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Beer Cartel invites consumers to buy up shares in the business

Inside Retail

Beer Cartel launched its beer subscription service back in 2009 and it now accounts for about 80 per cent of the online business, according to Kelsey. But consumers can also make one-off purchases on the site. Each week, 20-30 new beers come online, ensuring plenty of choice for curious consumers. “We’ve

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Rebecca Vallance’s chic new Sydney flagship store is a sign of what’s to come

Inside Retail

Starting a global fashion brand was a long-held ambition of Australian designer Rebecca Vallance-Gasan, and in 2011 the Aussie took the leap to launch her eponymous brand Rebecca Vallance in London and New York. The goal is for the business to have 20 direct-to-consumer retail stores globally within the next few years.

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‘Everybody’s got a Levi’s story’: Chip Bergh reflects on his legacy

Inside Retail

Bergh, who has served as president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co since 2011, is reflecting on his legacy as he prepares to hand over the reins of the $6 billion global business to his successor Michelle Gass, the former CEO of American department store chain Kohl’s, who joined Levi’s earlier this year. “The

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Torrid Appoints Retail Veteran as New CEO

Retail TouchPoints

Chinwe Abaelu, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as Principal Financial Officer until Torrid appoints a new CFO. Incoming CEO Harper has previously served as CEO of the plus-size retailer, from March 2011 until July 2016. The change at the top comes amid a number of leadership shifts taking effect immediately.

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How Aussie footwear brand Alias Mae stays on trend in a fast-moving market

Inside Retail

Tom Kirkhope founded the Australian fashion footwear brand Alias Mae in 2011. Drawing on his family background in footwear, and his own experience in the industry, having started working in Chinese footwear manufacturing in 2011, he launched Alias Mae as a wholesale business. Our major wholesale accounts are managed in-house.

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Making the Most of Store Visits Post-Pandemic

Retail TouchPoints

On the other hand, some businesses, such as home improvement stores, actually saw sales increase throughout the pandemic and began course-correcting their retail footprints to account for more online traffic. consumers have changed stores, brands or the way they shop. For example, McKinsey found that 73% of U.S.

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How Verizon Personalizes CX, from Engagement to Post Purchase

Retail TouchPoints

Today’s consumers rely on their smartphones for, well, just about everything, and Verizon recognizes just how important that connection is. Retail TouchPoints: Many consumers begin their purchasing process online but end up in brick-and-mortar stores. Our mission is to drive seamless omnichannel experiences.”