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How 99 Bikes plans to return to profit with an electric-powered push

Inside Retail

Pedal Group owns two separate businesses in the bicycle industry, 99 Bikes, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail operation, and Advance Traders, a bicycle wholesale business that the group acquired in July 2008. “At This year, the group has closed three stores in New Zealand and in the highly competitive UK market, two closures are planned.

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Do You Have What It Takes to go from Wholesale to DTC?

Retail TouchPoints

If you’re a wholesale retailer or brand owner and you haven’t already launched a direct-to-consumer sales channel, you’d better be thinking about it. The global pandemic not only accelerated the growth in ecommerce, it highlighted the shortcomings of wholesale-only sales channels. to visit your website. Web Design & Development.

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Wholesale Marketplace Faire Expands into Europe

Retail TouchPoints

B2B wholesale marketplace Faire is expanding into Europe with launches in the UK and the Netherlands, with plans to add additional European markets in the coming months. As part of Faire’s international expansion the company also plans to open an office in London.

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LSKD appoints first chief retail officer as part of its “audacious” growth plan

Inside Retail

During her time at Lululemon, which spanned 13 years from 2012 to 2020, Shaughnessy led over 40 stores and oversaw the brand’s national wholesale and community presence in ANZ. LSKD was recently named ‘Business of the Year’ in the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards. It also took home the award for outstanding growth.

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A Pea in the Pod Returns to Physical Retail With Locations in NYC and Chicago

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Maternity retailer A Pea in the Pod has returned to brick-and-mortar with stores in Chicago and New York City. The retailer was acquired by Marquee Brands for approximately $50 million in December 2019 with plans to emphasize “ecommerce, select wholesale partnerships and strategic marketing relationships.”.

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

Inside Retail

Initially bootstrapped from a $2000 tax return , the family-owned brand was founded by Felicity Rodgers, who runs it with her sister Narelle Craig and husband Paul Rodgers. 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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Accent Group marks 800th store with Nude Lucy opening at Miranda

Inside Retail

The new store opening is part of the Accent Group’s plan to expand the footprint of all of its 15 brands as it sees a strong return on investment in brick-and-mortar retail. Footwear retailer Accent Group has opened a Nude Lucy store at Westfield Miranda in NSW, the group’s 800th store.

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