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Digital Transformation Propels Burton’s Omnichannel Growth Plans

Retail TouchPoints

Burton’s business has changed over the years, from almost exclusively wholesale to a 75%/25% mix of wholesale and DTC, but its systems hadn’t changed with it, explained Josee Larocque, Burton’s SVP of DTC and Digital Transformation in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. We began the journey by getting our heads around the data.”.

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“Move fast, break s**t”: Why LSKD is moving into retail at a rapid pace

Inside Retail

Australian-owned and operated sportswear brand LSKD is opening its third retail space this year, as part of a plan to expand its retail presence before peak period. In 2010, LKI became a full time job for Daniel. It produced a range of wholesale products, including life jackets, motocross gloves and socks and a bit of sportswear.

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“Not just about clothes”: Inside Song for the Mute’s Sydney flagship

Inside Retail

Launched in 2010, Song for the Mute has remained a fairly niche player in Australia’s fashion industry. Until now, it has been split across various wholesale deals, which have made it difficult to sell the overall brand identity. Tanaya hopes that this will now change. It’s really [Ty’s] playground to test products,” Tanaya said.

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Overseas expansion is risky, but these Aussie retailers are doing it anyway

Inside Retail

Neither parent company is currently planning bricks-and-mortar stores in the US. Technology has enhanced systems, processes, merchandise planning, staffing and data management for retailers looking to expand overseas while social media and the internet are providing more marketing options. Domino’s has more than 3800 stores.

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“Move fast, break s**t”: Why LSKD is moving into retail at a rapid pace

Inside Retail

Australian-owned and operated sportswear brand LSKD is opening its third retail space this year, as part of a plan to expand its retail presence before peak period. In 2010, LKI became a full time job for Daniel. It produced a range of wholesale products, including life jackets, motocross gloves and socks and a bit of sportswear.

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Fashion label Nude Lucy goes DTC: Inside the brand’s new strategy

Inside Retail

Nude Lucy was established by Glue Store’s wholesale arm Trend Imports in 2010 – initially as a t-shirt brand. Over the past six years under Zibaee’s leadership, the brand has expanded into new product categories, such as linen shirts and pants, activewear and swim, and grown its wholesale presence.

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“Building a brand from the ground up”: Inside LSKD’s San Diego expansion

Inside Retail

We didn’t plan on opening an office, but our first US team member has been here for almost two years. I didn’t go full time on LKI until 2010, when I finished my carpentry apprenticeship, so as much as it’s been a whirlwind, if I had this kind of growth back in my early 20s, I don’t think I could have handled it.

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