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Data: Over 420,000 retail jobs lost since 2010

Retail Gazette

More than 420,000 retail jobs have been lost since 2010, reigniting calls for more to be done to save the high street. New GMB Union data shows that the number of roles have fallen 28.4% to 420,242 since the Conservatives took power.

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Venroy converts former Bondi Beach Post Office into a flagship

Inside Retail

Leisurewear brand Venroy has opened a new permanent flagship boutique in Bondi Beach, where the company was founded back in 2010. “The Venroy Bondi flagship is not only our biggest store to date, but also the most complete expression of our brand.

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The Berry Tea Shop launches equity crowdfunding to scale business

Inside Retail

Founded in 2010 by Cliff and Paulina Collier, The Berry Tea Shop offers a selection of more than 48 varieties of loose-leaf tea, tea wares and accessories and includes a cafe. The company reported a revenue of $1.3 million last year, and online sales growth of 60 per cent yearly from 2019 to 2022.

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Nike Promotes Converse Veteran to CEO

Retail TouchPoints

He previously worked at Converse from 2010 to 2013, followed by a year as VP of Strategy for Fanatics. Carver has been with the Converse brand for nearly a decade, most recently as VP/GM for Converse’s North America business, where he unlocked strong growth in the brand’s largest geography.

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Nordstrom Names Ex-Target and Walmart CFO to Top Financial Post

Retail TouchPoints

Smith brings extensive experience in retail finance posts, including serving as CFO at Walmart from 2010 to 2014 and at Target from 2015 to 2020. Nordstrom has appointed Cathy R. Smith as its new CFO, effective May 29, 2023. Most recently, she was Chief Administrative Officer and CFO at Bright Health Group.

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Torrid Appoints Retail Veteran as New CEO

Retail TouchPoints

Muñoz has served in a number of roles at Torrid and Hot Topic since 2010. From 1997 to 2010, She worked at Lucky Brand from 1997 to 2010 in a number of roles including President and SVP of Design and Merchandising. Incoming CEO Harper has previously served as CEO of the plus-size retailer, from March 2011 until July 2016.

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Australia’s Frankie4 footwear opens US flagship, seals wholesale deals

Inside Retail

Frankie4 was founded in 2010 by Caroline McCulloch, an Australian podiatrist, and is worn by celebrities including Nina Dobrev, Jennifer Garner, Aubrey Plaza, Emma Roberts, and Naomi Watts. The post Australia’s Frankie4 footwear opens US flagship, seals wholesale deals appeared first on Inside Retail.

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