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LSKD appoints first chief retail officer as part of its “audacious” growth plan

Inside Retail

During her time at Lululemon, which spanned 13 years from 2012 to 2020, Shaughnessy led over 40 stores and oversaw the brand’s national wholesale and community presence in ANZ. LSKD was recently named ‘Business of the Year’ in the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards. It also took home the award for outstanding growth.

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“Primed for disruption”: Cargo Crew founder talks acquisition, growth plans

Inside Retail

We talk about our online store as a window to the world, and we now ship to over 80 countries,” Rodgers said. “I Domestic and global plans Rodgers explained that different companies had approached Cargo Crew over the years to discuss what a joint venture or partnership would look like. I think aprons were primed for disruption.”

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How Aussie menswear brand Peter Jackson is suiting up for e-commerce expansion

Inside Retail

The brand offers international shipping for online orders but does not plan to invest in brick-and-mortar retail overseas as part of the next phase of the growth strategy. “We’re Nick Jackson entered the business in 2012 after a career as a buying officer for Myer and territory manager at Cambridge Clothing Company.

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Due Diligence: Winning October Prime Day Prep Strategies

Retail TouchPoints

Pushback from Amazon is inevitable, as it will want to keep inventory down; however, it is imperative to plan ahead. What still needs to ship? Before founding the company in 2012, Hariharan spent five-plus years at Amazon building out automated vendor management and supply chain. What sold through? What is Amazon sitting on?

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Inditex To Shutter Up To 1,200 Non-Zara Stores As It Pivots Toward E-Commerce

Retail TouchPoints

Most of the closures are expected to be smaller, non- Zara branded locations, and the retailer also plans to open 450 new stores fitted with the latest sales integration technology. Staff members at the closed stores will be offered new roles with the company, such as handling fulfillment of ship-from-store orders.

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How lifestyle brand Zulu & Zephyr found prime Byron and Bondi retail real estate

Inside Retail

Independent lifestyle brand Zulu & Zephyr launched in the summer of 2012 offering swim and resortwear for the modern woman. This includes plans for a Manly store and an international pop-up experience. It is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar presence for 2025.

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Steve Rowe: The Marks and Spencer boss departing after almost 40 years at the retail giant

365 Retail

The “M&S lifer”, as he has regularly been described by industry analysts, has helped to improve the retailer’s recent fortunes as part of its dramatic recent turnaround plan. After six years steering the ship, Mr Rowe will now pass responsibility to continue the firm’s revival to two of his top lieutenants.

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