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

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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. We talk about our online store as a window to the world, and we now ship to over 80 countries,” Rodgers said. “I

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Japanese Digital Marketplaces are Hot! What to Know About Setting Up Shop

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Music to the ears of every brand entering this market is the extremely low return rate. Compared to an ecommerce return rate of 25% to 40% in the U.S., Rakuten businesses include marketing, data analytics, travel, food delivery, messaging, banking/credit life insurance and telecommunications. Japan is around 4%!

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