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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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Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

Inside Retail

Co-founded by Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger in 2015, the company quickly became a hit amongst Silicon Valley-types and raised over US$200 million from venture capital investors, including Tiger Global Management, Lerer Hippeau, and Maveron. The post Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

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With Sights on Global Growth, Draper James Sells Majority Stake

Retail TouchPoints

” Founded in 2015, Draper James is focused on its next era of growth. Although it initially gained a loyal following online (especially social media) for its strong Southern roots and vast collection of clothing, accessories, and home décor items, the brand now seems especially dedicated to wholesale expansion.

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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

South California activewear label Vuori has outlined its plan to enter Australia and six other countries, its first international venture since inception. . 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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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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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. Metcalfe said that the brand also plans to build on its activations and events over the next few years. “I