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How British brand Papier is driving growth in the global stationery market

Inside Retail

In a world where technology, from smartphones to AI, is being integrated into almost every aspect of daily life, it may surprise some people to learn that the stationery market is thriving. How Papier made a name for itself across the pond Papier was originally launched in 2015 by chief executive officer and founder Taymoor Atighetchi.

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Breaking down the clever approach to Chemist Warehouse’s public listing

Inside Retail

In the case of Chemist Warehouse, the acquisition would position it as a superpower in the Australian pharmaceutical market, dominating the wholesale and retail markets through vertical acquisitions across the value chain. Prior to this, the business had been selling online in the country since 2015.

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Activewear unicorn Vuori heads Down Under in global rollout

Inside Retail

The other overseas markets are the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, and Canada. Besides e-commerce sites, Vuori products will also be sold through wholesale partners including Selfridges, Brown Thomas, Cotswold Outdoor, Barry’s Bootcamp and Bever.

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Brooks Brothers to relaunch in Australia 

Inside Retail

American fashion brand Brooks Brothers has relaunched in the Australian market with its new Autumn/ Winter 2023 collection. In early 2015, Oroton reported that Brooks Brothers was making larger than expected losses, because of delays in setting up its online store and a high proportion of sales from its factory outlets.

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How pop-ups helped inform Kat the Label’s new flagship store in Melbourne

Inside Retail

The lingerie and sleepwear brand is also set to expand its wholesale offering. Founder and designer Kate Nixon said that the business started in Byron Bay in 2015, with her hand-making lace bralettes and posting products online. It has subsequently seen consistent growth across all its channels. From pop-ups to a permanent location.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Lelio’s track record of strong global leadership brings outstanding luxury expertise to Tom Ford Fashion across retail management, wholesale distribution, marketing, digital, and key markets including China,” Zegna said. “I In this role, Gavazza will report directly to Ermenegildo Zegna, chairman and CEO of Zegna Group.

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Morrisons overhauls senior leadership team as it shapes up for ‘next chapter’

Retail Gazette

Former Coles liquor chief executive Darren Blackhurst will take the reins from Rachel Eyre as interim chief customer and marketing officer while she is away on maternity leave. Blackhurst returns to Morrisons from 18 March, having previously worked for the grocer between 2015 to 2019 primarily as group commercial director.

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