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Solomon Lew plans to spin off Peter Alexander and Smiggle next year

Inside Retail

Retail billionaire Solomon Lew has announced plans to spin off two major brands Peter Alexander and Smiggle from his public company Premier Investments next year, as part of a global expansion strategy. Premier Investments posted net profit after tax of $177.2 million for the first half of FY24, while EBIT reached $209.8

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Pop Mart profit more than doubles as global expansion continues

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Collectible toy retailer Pop Mart says its net profit increased by more than 100 per cent last year. The growth is largely due to expansion in multiple markets, especially in Asia where the ‘blind box toy’ specialist’s next expansion plan is into Vietnam with the opening of its first two stores.

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Reports: JD.com to Spin Off Grocery Unit Centered on 7Fresh Supermarket Chain

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JD.com reportedly plans to combine its 7Fresh supermarket chain with other online services, creating an independent company selling fresh food and groceries to millions of people throughout China, according to Bloomberg and other media outlets. million USD ) in net profits during the next two decades.

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SHEIN Opens Dublin HQ, Plans 30 Pop-Up Events Across Increasingly Important EMEA Markets

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SHEIN has officially launched its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Dublin City Centre, Ireland and is planning to host approximately 30 pop-up store events across the region this year to boost its profile with customers. The news comes as fellow Asia-based discount shopping app Temu picks up steam in the U.S.,

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How Temple & Webster plans to use AI, private labels to reach $1b in sales

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Meanwhile, its net profit fell by over 30 per cent to $8.3 Temple & Webster also has plans to achieve $1 billion in annual sales within the next three to five years. It plans to increase its brand spend in the upcoming financial year. We’re not planning to do any mass cost reduction. million in the year prior.

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Accent Group’s sales remain weak in first 19 weeks of FY24

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The company is set to open several of its planned stores in November and December. “The group’s in-stock position along with sales and operational plans are well-set heading into the three most important trading months of the year.” per cent, and a net profit of $88.7 billion, up 26.3

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Harvey Norman’s revenue falls on softer property yields, lower franchise fees

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Harvey Norman’s net profit fell amid lower revenue in the fiscal first half as large format retail property yields softened and franchise fees declined. The furniture and electronics retailer’s attributable net profit plunged 45.3 per cent to $200.01 million as revenue slid 8.2 per cent to $2.15 billion. .