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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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Why Direct to Consumer Brands Struggle with Profitability

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Then there are those pesky returns. How often have you bought something online, then returned it without a second thought? As a way to spend less on marketing Casper started selling in wholesale channels like Target starting in 2016 and began opening stores in 2018. million on “refunds, returns, and discounts” in 2018.

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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

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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.