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Marimekko’s net sales up amid growth in Asia Pacific

Inside Retail

million) in the first quarter, thanks to the growth of wholesale sales in Finland and higher international sales. The textiles, clothing, and home furnishings company saw its Finland sales rise by 8 per cent while international sales increased by 6 per cent. Marimekko Group ‘s net sales increased 7 per cent to €37.7

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Next buys Cath Kidston out of administration

Inside Retail

British clothing brand Next has acquired the website and intellectual property of home furnishings label Cath Kidston for £8.5 Cath Kidston is a home furnishing retail company that sells vintage-themed goods, homewares, gifts and handicraft items that incorporate British lifestyle themes. million (A$15.65

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Purple Innovation posted 33.1% growth in wholesale, while DTC stayed flat in Q1

Retail Dive

The sleep brand is targeting five areas of improvement as softness in the home furnishings industry persists.

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How to Start a Wholesale Business

Independent Retailer

If you are debating whether or not to start a wholesale business, you have come to the right place. As a wholesaler, you are going to be providing products to other companies at a discounted price. Now that you know what wholesalers do, you also need to understand profit margins in order to make money. billion in revenues).

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Why international stores are key to Costco’s future growth

Inside Retail

Costco Wholesale Corporation, the world’s third-largest retailer after Walmart and Amazon, has a wacky fiscal year that is out of sync with most retailers: Its FY23 ended 3 September and its annual report was released on 11 October. In Asia, member-based companies have in the past focused heavily or exclusively on wholesale customers.

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Braehead welcomes host of new brands

Retail Focus

Renowned fashion and home furnishings retailer, Laura Ashley, has recently opened a new section in Braehead’s NEXT Home store, selling a range of furniture and homeware products. The brand has taken over 2,500 sq ft of space and the offer is the first for any NEXT in Scotland.

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Opinion: Don’t make your returns problem an experience problem

Inside Retail

For retailers already navigating wholesale shifts in consumer behaviour, this can seem an expensive and unnecessary headache, and the kneejerk reaction is to disincentivise returns to preserve profitability and reduce churn. The shape this takes will depend on the retailer’s target segment, product offering and broader business strategy.

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