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

Inside Retail

After winding up the label, she identified an opportunity to combine her passion for fashion and design with her experience in wholesale, and working with corporate and hospitality clients. Felicity Rodgers told Inside Retail that Cargo Crew developed out of a fashion label she co-created straight from university.

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Thailand’s promised cannabis bonanza disappoints as politicians trade blame

Inside Retail

That could compound grumbling about the government as its main challenger, the Pheu Thai Party loyal to deposed prime minister and former telecommunications tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra, proclaims its opposition to marijuana. “It’s illegal,” he said, “If they are importing illegally, we will have to use law enforcement.”

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

Retail TouchPoints

Rakuten businesses include marketing, data analytics, travel, food delivery, messaging, banking/credit life insurance and telecommunications. What are the existing relationships with retailers/distributors/wholesalers in that country/region and their capabilities to support you? All these things rely on a significant amount of trust.

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