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“Primed for disruption”: Cargo Crew founder talks acquisition, growth plans

Inside Retail

Initially bootstrapped from a $2000 tax return , the family-owned brand was founded by Felicity Rodgers, who runs it with her sister Narelle Craig and husband Paul Rodgers. The brand has been in operation since 2002, with over 25 per cent of its online sales coming from overseas. I think aprons were primed for disruption.”

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Who could replace Sharon White as the next John Lewis Partnership chair?

Retail Gazette

On top of that, she has faced fierce criticism around her turnaround plan, which includes a focus on non-retail activities such as house building. Mark Price With John Lewis in peril, could we see Lord Mark Price return to the Partnership? His deep grocery experience could be vital in getting Waitrose back on form. Sound familiar?

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Why Direct to Consumer Brands Struggle with Profitability

Indigo 9 Digital

Then there are those pesky returns. How often have you bought something online, then returned it without a second thought? Customer returns are also a thorn in Casper’s side as it is for many retailers. million on “refunds, returns, and discounts” in 2018. Returns go hand and hand with an eCommerce business.

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Retail imports at near-record levels, NRF reports

Mass Relators

We need better empty return procedures and more chassis, truck drivers, rail capacity and warehouse workers to keep the system moving. Some carriers have announced plans to divert to other locations, but congestion is building nationwide. Those delays, in turn, can push back the vessels’ arrival at other ports on their schedules.

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10 Online Business for Sale in June

Small Biz Trends

The products are the highest quality in the category with an activewear brand utilizing a trade secret technology to offer unique workout apparel with only a 6% return rate. This includes media buying, video production, graphic design and other creative services, strategic planning, website development, and more.

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Denim brand Ksubi to open first standalone store in London

Inside Retail

Ksubi, the Australian denim streetwear brand, plans to open three standalone stores on two continents before the end of this year. Next year, the brand will mark its return home to its Australian roots, with stores planned for Sydney and Melbourne. .

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Cross-Channel Home Décor Retailing: 5 Take Away Lessons from The Game Changers

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

While brick and mortar stores still play a strategic role in this market vertical, online shopping has skyrocketed, and with $294 billion expected in online home furnishing sales by 2022, retail store owners can no longer afford to miss out on the opportunity to ramp up their cross-channel game plans.