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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Kulle said he was honoured to take up the role, and that he is excited to help drive international momentum in the business’ US launch, as well as help turn it into a global leader in home furnishings. per cent, EBITDA fall 650 per cent, and net profit free-fall 1,767 per cent to a $100 million loss. “I

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Daiso, Muji, Moshi Moshi? Why this Japanese-inspired chain is taking off

Inside Retail

Even the name Moshi Moshi is a Japanese phrase – it’s an informal way of saying “hello” when answering a phone call from a family member or friend – and given the love of Thai people for Japanese culture and products, that isn’t such a bad marketing tool. per cent, as was the net profit margin of 14.5

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How to Start a Wholesale Business

Independent Retailer

Now that you know what wholesalers do, you also need to understand profit margins in order to make money. The profit margin on products is calculated as a gross profit margin and does not factor in the operating expenses, so margins must be healthy enough to generate a net profit after all expenses, according to Chron.