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

Inside Retail

As part of the arrangement, Glow obtained 51 per cent ownership of Cargo Crew, with the brand retaining full management control. Domestic and global plans Rodgers explained that different companies had approached Cargo Crew over the years to discuss what a joint venture or partnership would look like.

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Outgoing Myer CEO John King on why Black Friday might overtake Christmas

Inside Retail

This year’s AGM occurred at a time of significant management change at Myer, as King, JoAnne Stephenson, who is chairperson of the board, and Nigel Chadwick, the retailer’s CFO, are all scheduled to depart their roles in the coming months. The department store is currently in the process of searching for a new CEO.

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Ron Johnson’s Enjoy Technology Files for Bankruptcy, Set to be Sold

Retail TouchPoints

The ultimate plan is to sell to the highest bidder. The idea was to bring the store experience to consumers’ homes via a technology-powered “mobile store” operation, with an initial focus on telecommunications and consumer electronics ( AT&T and Apple are partners in the U.S.).

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Inside Optus’ plan to change the way customers view telco stores

Inside Retail

About 18 months ago, Australian telecommunications provider Optus set itself an ambitious goal: to become Australia’s most loved everyday brand and create lasting customer relationships. The post Inside Optus’ plan to change the way customers view telco stores appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Utilizing the External Data Boom for Digital Shelf Optimization

Retail TouchPoints

Many companies can track their own digital shelf data, allowing them to align products across platforms, perform A/B testing and improve inventory management. The fact that you can adapt your digital display very quickly as compared to physical inventory management allows businesses to benefit from multiple types of external data.

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Empowering SMEs to Go Global Through Online Marketplaces?

365 Retail

Jijay Shen, General Manager, Europe, Alibaba.com Trading internationally is a key way to achieving growth, as it can significantly expand access to more customers and markets, diversity and spread business risk, and provide a platform for innovative ideas and new practices.

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Telstra fined $50m for unconscionable conduct toward Indigenous Australians

Inside Retail

This was not staff acting out, the Federal Court heard during the trial, but a sales tactic that was coached into them by store management. The fine] is appropriate given the nature of the behaviour by Australia’s biggest telecommunications company, which was truly beyond conscience,” Sims said. “We