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Inflation weary consumers turn to Dollar General store brands

Mass Relators

Consumables recently accounted for about 80% of total sales at DG, and the company’s research suggests that it offers a price advantage over most food and drug retailers, with prices that are competitive with even the largest discount retailers. mass retailer or grocer. Store brand sales increased 4.7%

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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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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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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

Inside Retail

. “Afends has a big customer base from Sydney especially in the city, we wanted to give our consumers creative cool stores that they can visit and experience the brand and see it in action,” said founders Jonathan Salfield and Declan Wise. It is planning to launch in the US. . Afends at The Galleries.

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Famous Footwear Parent Caleres Outlines Executive Changes

Retail TouchPoints

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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Playboy owner to 100% acquire racy lingerie brand Honey Birdette

Inside Retail

Honey Birdette was first launched in 2006, when its first boutique opened in Brisbane, selling glamorous lingerie and adult toys. PLBY Group CEO Ben Kohn said he is “thrilled by the brand’s potential to become a multi-million-dollar luxury lifestyle franchise”. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.

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How Etiko is bridging the gap between consumers and ethical retail

Inside Retail

Fashion and footwear brand Etiko is rolling out new initiatives that bridge the gap between consumers and ethical and sustainable retail. This will] give them a more tangible outlook on how their consumer choice helps people and the planet,” said Etiko founder and director Nick Savaidis. The back story.

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