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Adidas Divests Reebok, Plans to Focus on Flagship Brand

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Adidas initially acquired Reebok in 2006 and implemented the “Muscle Up” turnaround plan in 2016. More details on adidas’ strategic business plan through 2025 will be unveiled at the company’s virtual Investor and Media Day on March 10, 2021.

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Inside Guzman y Gomez’s plan to reach $500 million in revenue

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Mexican fast food chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is planning to open an additional 30 drive-thrus in Australia over the next 12 months, which will bring the company’s total store count to over 180 locations across Australia, Singapore, Japan and the US. GYG plans to have another three to four stores up and running in the US by the end of 2021.

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Sephora North America Promotes Veteran Exec to President and Future CEO

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She will succeed current President Jean-André Rougeot, who plans to retire in April 2024, at which time Patrick will become the CEO of Sephora North America — the beauty retailer’s first female CEO.

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Why the effort to shake up Endeavour’s board is rooted in the past

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Former Woolworths executive Bill Wavish and gaming czar Bruce Mathieson have developed a “fix it” plan for Endeavour Group. The plan involves having Wavish join the board of the liquor and gaming powerhouse, which they argue has lost its way after being divested by Woolworths in 2019. Commenting on the sale of 5.5

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UNIQLO Sibling Brand GU to Test North American Market With NYC Pop-Up

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Sharing its FY2023 plans in an April 2022 statement, Fast Retailing, which also owns fashion brand Theory , noted that it was inspired by the strength of the North American market. Launched in 2006, the company currently operates 450 locations. “It in a statement.

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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

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Afends at The Galleries. Afends at The Galleries. Afends at The Galleries. Founded in 2006 by Jonathan Salfield and Declan Wise, Afends works with the motto ‘Question Everything’, which aims to encourage people to do their own research and come up with solutions to all of life’s problems. Afends at The Galleries.

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REI Appoints First Chief Supply Chain Officer to Support Growth Initiatives

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She most recently served as VP, Operations at TireHub , and previously spent more than eight years at Starbucks in roles including VP, Global Sourcing and Supplier Relations. “As REI isn’t the only retailer tackling supply chain challenges at high levels.