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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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How Bark is Creating Products and Experiences that Pups (and Pup Parents) Love

Retail TouchPoints

The company was founded in 2012 with its core product offering, BarkBox. Interview with Bark CRO Suzanne McDonnell Suzanne McDonnell, Chief Revenue Officer, Bark Retail TouchPoints (RTP): What have you and the Bark team been able to learn about your consumers, the pup parents, since the company’s inception in 2012?

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

Inside Retail

After winding up the label, she identified an opportunity to combine her passion for fashion and design with her experience in wholesale, and working with corporate and hospitality clients. Cargo Crew is now planning to formally enter the US market, with plans to establish an on-the-ground team and PR presence before moving stock.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club taps Bob Eddy as CEO

Mass Relators

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. Bob’s leadership, strategic vision and deep knowledge of the business have been pivotal in driving BJ’s Wholesale Club’s transformation and record growth across all key metrics,” BJ’s executive chairman Christopher Baldwin said. WESTBOROUGH, Mass. These changes are effective immediately.

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DTC Brands Forge Unique Paths to Growth

Retail TouchPoints

When planning their strategy for growth, DTC brands can choose to: Increase distribution channels through avenues such as wholesale partnerships ; Expand their product assortments ; Use additional marketing channels ; and Build a community of like-minded consumers. DTC Brands Can Leverage the Power of Strategic Wholesale Partnerships.

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Opinion: Brad Banducci transformed Woolies as CEO and deserves to be recognised

Inside Retail

In fact, Woolworths apparently started planning for Banducci’s exit in May last year and conducted an extensive executive search before deciding on an internal appointment. Banducci has expressed regrets about the interviews but is adamant that the retirement announcement was not prompted by them.

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Gymshark CCO exits after 8 years

Retail Gazette

Chana, who was responsible for global sales, management of merchandising, planning and marketing, started in 2015. He has held positions in the company’s management team, including overseeing customer experience, wholesale and digital marketing.