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Two Australian furniture chains set for sale

Inside Retail

Ironbridge Capital bought the chain for $500 million in 2006. The move comes after the company sold its premium pet food company Prime100 to American consumer goods giant Colgate-Palmolive last month. Quadrant later became a co-owner before taking full control of Amart in 2016.

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Inside Urban Revivo’s strategic leap into the European fashion scene

Inside Retail

Founded in 2006, Urban Revivo has grown into an emerging fashion player across Asia, with more than 400 stores in China, Southeast Asia and, most recently, the US. We plan to replicate this successful operation in the UK and European markets, adapting it to local conditions, she said.

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REI Appoints First Chief Supply Chain Officer to Support Growth Initiatives

Retail TouchPoints

Wilks has more than 25 years of experience in the retail, food and beverage and consumer product industries. As an REI member since 2006, my passion for preserving nature, delivering value to organizations and building effective teams led me to the co-op,” said Wilks in a statement. “As

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Nike Names Long-Time Exec as CEO to Replace Departing Donahoe

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Nike has faced headwinds in recent years, and in January 2024 the brand laid out a plan to cut up to $2 billion in costs over the coming three years, in part by simplifying its product assortment and increasing its use of automation.

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Famous Footwear Parent Caleres Outlines Executive Changes

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Caleres has revealed its executive succession plan after CEO Diane Sullivan announced her retirement, effective Jan. She joined Caleres as President in 2004 and by 2006 she became COO, before being named to the CEO and President roles in 2011. 15, 2023, with Jay Schmidt taking the reins as the top executive.

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How True Religion aims to be the latest Y2K-era brand to make a comeback

Inside Retail

So, what is driving the renewed consumer interest in True Religion today? The first major turnaround tactic was taking a step back to realise who True Religion’s ideal consumer base is today. Michael Buckley, True Religion’s president from 2006 to 2010 and its CEO as of 2019, has previously stated, “This consumer wants a deal.

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

Inside Retail

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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