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How 99 Bikes plans to return to profit with an electric-powered push

Inside Retail

Electric shock to profits The popularity of electric bikes and scooters has been a key driver of revenue for the business recently, with electric bikes accounting for 99 Bike’s biggest growth category. “We A year later, Turner founded the Pedal Group, as a joint venture between the Turner family and Flight Centre in 2008.

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What to know about Woolworths’ appointment of its first female CEO in 100 years

Inside Retail

The appointment of Amanda Bardwell as Woolworths Group’s next managing director and CEO, effective September 1, marks a historic moment for the parent company of Woolworths Supermarkets and Big W, which reported nearly $65 billion in sales last financial year. She took on her most recent role, as the managing director of WooliesX, in 2017.

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6 Keys to Empowering Store Associates During the Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

retailers will add 410,000 seasonal positions this year, which is the lowest number of jobs added in the quarter since 2008. Put managers front and center. This presence will do more than keep associates focused; it also will demonstrate that managers are invested in their success. Create digital synergy.

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Starbucks Australia pursues plastic-free future with new cup and start-up

Inside Retail

Starbucks Australia has sought out expertise to revolutionise the way it serves coffee using more sustainable cups, and in the process, it could potentially fix its popularity – or lack thereof – in the local market. Customers want and need to know they can trust brands and that trust is built through action and accountability.

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Retail appointments for the week

Inside Retail

Williams names retail general manager. Williams has appointed Steven Woolley as its new general manager for retail. Having operated at the cusp of change for more than two decades, Steve is familiar with the market pace needed to deliver digital, cultural, organisational and functional change that builds competitive advantage,” R.M.

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Three Reasons why COVID-19 Will Make Retailers Stronger

Retail TouchPoints

As consumers around the world have minimized the amount of time they spend outside their homes, many created digital accounts to conveniently shop online. Leibovitz has more than 18 years of product management, strategy and marketing expertise in the communications industry.

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More recessions lessons from Greenlit Brands, Camilla, Super Retail

Inside Retail

And below is part two, featuring advice from Greenlit Brands CEO Michael Ford, former Target Australia CEO Launa Inman and Camilla CEO Jane McNally about the lessons they learned during the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 and how they apply to the current environment. Some of your variable expenses like marketing come under scrutiny.