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Seven & I vs Couche-Tard: A high-stakes takeover and regulatory battle

Inside Retail

The founding Ito family of Seven & I Holdings failed to secure financing for a US$58 billion management buyout in February, sending its shares plunging 11.7 Seven & I Holdings, formed in 2005 through the merger of Ito-Yokado, Seven-Eleven Japan, and Dennys Japan, boasts more than 80,000 7-Eleven locations in 20 countries and regions.

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How Yarn’n is revolutionising hygiene with a focus on First Nations communities

Inside Retail

A shared vision The idea for Yarnn came to life when founders Lane Stockton, a proud Wiradjuri man, and David Croft, managing director of cleaning products supplier Croft Group and a former Wallaby, sat down in 2023 to discuss their business plans.

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Fashion insiders weigh in on the uncertain future of Australian Fashion Week

Inside Retail

Under IMG’s leadership since 2005, AFW has elevated resort collections, showcased Indigenous designers and initiated a consumer-integrated model. According to Francisco, Ngali was planning to show its resort collection at AFW next year.

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Crocs VP on building a store worthy of a cultural phenomenon, the foam clog

Inside Retail

It made sense to launch where creativity, diversity and street style thrive, Varun Sehgal, Crocs senior vice president and general manager Apac, told Inside Retail. We havent shared next steps for retail expansion in Australia but plan to continue serving our consumers where they want to be shopping, concluded Sehgal. billion in 2014.

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GAIL’s Bakery Partners with Verkada to Enhance Security and Operations Across More than 170 UK Locations

Retail Focus

Improved team oversight, allowing remote monitoring of 75% of floor space, reducing travel and onsite presence for managers. As the company grew, managing security and operations across multiple sites became increasingly complex, with each location operating its own security system.

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People are Talking About RFID Again…Here’s Why

Retail TouchPoints

You’ll likely recall the famous Walmart RFID mandate, announced in 2003 with an effective date of January of 2005. Most large enterprises were already running warehouse management systems that delivered inventory accuracy in excess of 99% (in comparison to stores, which typically ranged between 65%-85%). Let’s start with the costs.

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Estée Lauder to Acquire TOM FORD in $2.8B Deal

Retail TouchPoints

Existing TOM FORD partners Ermenegildo Zegna Group , which produces the brand’s fashion, and Marcolin S.p.A , which manages its eyewear, will enter long-term license agreements with ELC. The transaction is expected to close during the first half of 2023. Zegna also will hold the license for TOM FORD accessories and underwear. .

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