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

Inside Retail

Initially bootstrapped from a $2000 tax return , the family-owned brand was founded by Felicity Rodgers, who runs it with her sister Narelle Craig and husband Paul Rodgers. 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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Morrisons overhauls senior leadership team as it shapes up for ‘next chapter’

Retail Gazette

Blackhurst returns to Morrisons from 18 March, having previously worked for the grocer between 2015 to 2019 primarily as group commercial director. ” Morrisons said its senior team changes reflect some of its key areas of focus, as it plans to “refresh and re-invigorate” the business.

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Amazon to close physical bookstores, focus on groceries

Inside Retail

Amazon is planning to shut all 68 of its physical bookstores, Amazon 4-star, and Pop up stores across the US and UK, shifting its focus to the groceries businesses and new retail concepts, the company told Reuters. It has plans to investigate larger format non-food shops, open a fashion concept, and continue its drive-in grocery.

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Meet the luxury swim label taking over beaches from California to Bondi

Inside Retail

When Shea Marie launched swimwear label Same back in 2015 there was no blueprint or incubator to help convert her influence into a brand. DTC and international expansion Same had previously diversified its brand to be sold wholesale to retailers but has chosen to take creative and strategic control by returning to a direct-to-consumer model.

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Why Direct to Consumer Brands Struggle with Profitability

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Then there are those pesky returns. How often have you bought something online, then returned it without a second thought? As a way to spend less on marketing Casper started selling in wholesale channels like Target starting in 2016 and began opening stores in 2018. million on “refunds, returns, and discounts” in 2018.

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Locals rebuff invaders: Inside Vietnam’s convenience stores war

Inside Retail

Since the beginning of this year, the chain has opened 300 Winmart+ stores, with 800 more planned by the end of this year. Undeterred, FamilyMart returned just a few months later, but four years on it only has 130 stores, all in Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring areas of Vung Tau and Binh Duong.

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2020 VALENTINE ECONOMICS AND GROWTH PERSPECTIVE FOR JEWELERS LOOK LIKE A DIAMOND IN THE SKY

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They were planning to spend an average $196.31, a whopping 21% over previous record of $161.96. 2015, $18.9B. Respondents who were interviewed lately on their spending forecasts were quite optimistic about their household incomes, buying power and the job market in general. billion, up 32% from last year’s record $20.7 2010, $14.1B.

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