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Analysis: Synergies begin to show after merger of SEA hypermarkets

Inside Retail

Makro, the biggest cash-and-carry operator in Southeast Asia, was already something of a beast in wholesale and retail terms: it operated 154 warehouse-style units with an average size of just under 5,400sqm, selling to both retailers and end consumers in major cities and secondary locations, mostly in Thailand and Malaysia.

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The Brilliant Strategy Behind Supreme’s Success

Indigo 9 Digital

The popularity of the brand which sells jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, and other accessories online as well as in its stores caught the eye of private equity firm The Carlyle Group which made a $500 million investment in the brand in 2017 valuing the company at $1 billion. What has led to Supreme’s ascent and dominance in the clothing market?

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A Never-Do Guide: Costly Mistakes Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Do

Rangeme

That’s why we’re sharing business lessons of what never to do, according to leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies as well as start-ups. Also, 8,000 disgruntled consumers called the brand per day to complain. Lesson: Never underestimate loyal consumers’ emotional attachments to your brand. February 7, 2012.

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The Growth Strategy Behind Goop, a Brand Owned by Gwyneth Paltrow

Indigo 9 Digital

Tony Florence, a venture capitalist and goop’s first institutional investor has said : “Gwyneth was super sophisticated in how she thought about the market opportunity.” If you are trying to build your own successful direct to consumer brand here are some of the cues you can take from goop’s success. The t-shirt quickly sold out.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 296 – Guardian Baseball Co-Founder Matt Kubancik

Retail Geek

Mark is an experienced Marketplace seller, and his current business Guardian Baseball is a hybrid seller selling both wholesale and owned brands direct to consumer from a Shopify site, and via multiple marketplaces including Amazon. Scot: [1:10] Entrepreneur genius. And been involved in e-commerce and various other companies and degrees.