Inside Retail

MARCH 4, 2025

Ironbridge Capital bought the chain for $500 million in 2006. According to the AFR , the sale follows the completion of Greenlits multi-year turnaround plan for Freedom Furniture under the leadership of Blaine Callard. Founded in 1970, Amart is known for its affordable furniture and has 68 stores nationwide.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

As an REI member since 2006, my passion for preserving nature, delivering value to organizations and building effective teams led me to the co-op,” said Wilks in a statement.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Former Woolworths executive Bill Wavish and gaming czar Bruce Mathieson have developed a “fix it” plan for Endeavour Group. The plan involves having Wavish join the board of the liquor and gaming powerhouse, which they argue has lost its way after being divested by Woolworths in 2019. Commenting on the sale of 5.5

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Nike has faced headwinds in recent years, and in January 2024 the brand laid out a plan to cut up to $2 billion in costs over the coming three years, in part by simplifying its product assortment and increasing its use of automation. For its fiscal year 2024, which ended May 31, 2024, Nike boosted revenues by just 1% , rising from $51.2

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2021

Gap has had a presence in the UK since 1987 and in Ireland since 2006. “In As part of our 2023 Power Plan , Gap began a strategic review of the company-operated business in Europe last year with the goal of finding new, more cost-effective ways to maintain a presence and serve customers in Europe.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

Caleres has revealed its executive succession plan after CEO Diane Sullivan announced her retirement, effective Jan. She joined Caleres as President in 2004 and by 2006 she became COO, before being named to the CEO and President roles in 2011. 15, 2023, with Jay Schmidt taking the reins as the top executive.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

Ksubi, the Australian denim streetwear brand, plans to open three standalone stores on two continents before the end of this year. Next year, the brand will mark its return home to its Australian roots, with stores planned for Sydney and Melbourne. .

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2022

Founded in 2006 by Jonathan Salfield and Declan Wise, Afends works with the motto ‘Question Everything’, which aims to encourage people to do their own research and come up with solutions to all of life’s problems. It is planning to launch in the US. . Afends at The Galleries.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2021

Honey Birdette was first launched in 2006, when its first boutique opened in Brisbane, selling glamorous lingerie and adult toys. The Group will be acquiring 100 per cent of the equity of Honey Birdette. PLBY Group CEO Ben Kohn said he is “thrilled by the brand’s potential to become a multi-million-dollar luxury lifestyle franchise”.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

ELC had entered into a licensing deal to produce the luxury brand’s beauty products in 2006 with luxury fragrance, skincare and makeup categories. “As

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Additionally, Crevoiserat will be named a member of the Tapestry Board of Directors; Susan Kropf, an independent member of Tapestry’s Board of Directors since June 2006, will continue to serve as Chair of the Board.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 25, 2022

The firm plans to open the store, which will stock the Woman, Man and Kids lines, during the first half of 2022. “ This new store is part of the expansion plan the company is implementing in the United States, announced in late 2020. Mango has been present in the United States since 2006. Having a store of these.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2022

In October 2006, the state divisions of the ARA were abolished, and a new structure was created that saw the ARA become a true national organisation. In May 2004, a new registered organisation was approved in which the various state bodies became divisions of the ARA.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Walmart+ Rx for less builds on the $4 generics program Walmart Pharmacy launched in 2006. Walmart+ member discounts also can be applied to online prescriptions that are transferred to the Walmart Pharmacy. The new program is administered by MedImpact , a pharmacy benefits management company.

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Inside Retail

MAY 21, 2024

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japan apparel retailer Uniqlo , has announced the locations for 11 new stores in the US, on its way to a target of 20 openings in North America this year, which in turn is the first instalment on its plan to reach 200 stores in 2027. The 11 openings so far announced are all in malls.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

With spur-of-the-moment “I’ll just run in to grab something” shopping trips becoming less frequent and online ordering on the rise, shoppers are making plans and orienting their schedules based on order delivery timelines to a degree that seemed unthinkable a year ago. Adjust to Return Reluctance.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The expansion plan sees the launching of Boohoo’s sites in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Founded in Manchester in 2006, Boohoo is a multi-brand fashion, home and beauty platform targeting Gen Z and millennial customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Navy, Horan began honing his strategic planning and business development skills within Banker Wire. Harrison Horan is VP of Marketing for Banker Wire , a leading player in the wire mesh industry, where he brings a wealth of experience and expertise with woven and welded wire mesh. After serving in the U.S. manufacturers.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Seven & I announced its plan to sell the chain to focus on its convenience store and supermarket businesses earlier this year. Sogo & Seibu, previously known as Millennium Retailing, was acquired by Seven & I in 2006. It had been in talks with the SoftBank Group-affiliated investment fund to obtain the first refusal right.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Namely, the initial decision to open its website to third-party sellers, and the 2006 decision to offer its fulfillment facilities and capabilities (and through that the Prime service promise) to sellers. Our relationship [with sellers] has evolved over the years, and it’s not been without controversy.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2022

So I asked my boss if I could take the carbon copies – this was before computers – and work backwards to come up with a bit of a buy plan. I landed the job of GM at General Pants in 2006, and then in 2010, I became CEO. He said, “Knock yourself out.” So I did that, and it was quite successful.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 10, 2024

Font joined the business back in 2006 as product manager in commercial product management and has held various senior positions within the company since, most recently director of Mango’s wholesale department. While next year it is planning to open Mango Home physical stores for the first time.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2024

Dunkin’ Donuts and its sister franchise, Baskin-Robbins, needed a reinvention, and in 2006 the consortium of PE firms actioned this intervention with changes that included expanding the menu, improving store layouts, and accelerating international expansion.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. He succeeds Frédéric Rozé, who is planning to retire after 38 years with the company. Patrick succeeds President Jean-André Rougeot, who plans to retire in April 2024.

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Inside Retail

JULY 21, 2024

With products available in 26 countries and regions worldwide, Momotaro Jeans is planning a broader expansion strategy to attract more international customers as tourism to Japan flourishes. Momotaro Jeans was born in 2006 in the Kojima district of Okayama prefecture, known as the birthplace of ‘Japanese Denim’.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Quick service restaurant Guzman Y Guzman (GYG) has appointed Hilton Brett as co-CEO, effective immediately, as the company plans to launch an initial public offering and further expand in the US.

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Cisco Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2021

By setting clear goals, measuring our progress, and transparently reporting our impact (which we’ve been doing annually since publishing our first Corporate Citizenship Report in 2005), we’re able to provide an account of the difference we’re making each year and how we plan to learn from our outcomes. What we made possible in 2021.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

Adidas acquired Reebok back in 2006. When Adidas bought Reebok in 2006, the brand came along with the Rockport, CCM Hockey and Greg Norman brands, which were subsequently divested for €400 million (US$470 million at today’s exchange rate). Adidas intends to share the majority of the cash proceeds from the sale with its shareholders.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

Adidas acquired Reebok back in 2006. When Adidas bought Reebok in 2006, the brand came along with the Rockport, CCM Hockey and Greg Norman brands, which were subsequently divested for €400 million (US$470 million at today’s exchange rate). Adidas intends to share the majority of the cash proceeds from the sale with its shareholders.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Saraogi likened SCA to the debut of FBA back in 2006 , pointing to the similar aims of the two offerings — simplifying sellers’ businesses and creating a better experience for customers in the form of more products delivered more quickly.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 11, 2022

The plan for sales success was anchored in brand success. Nobody believed the Socceroos could make an impact at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Stuff History’ became our brand story for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. At the time, soccer participation numbers in Australia were more than all other football codes combined.

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VMS

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Adidas bought Reebok in 2006 and launched a 2016 effort to turnaround the brand, which resulted in improved growth and profitability. In February of 2021, Adidas formally announced plans to divest Reebok to focus on strengthening its eponymous brand.

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Cisco Retail

MARCH 22, 2022

Founded in 2006, nonprofit charity: water has shown an incredible commitment to ensure that more people have access to enough clean water. It can geolocate, or detect its position in the world, so that it can be easily visualized on a map, enabling repair vendors to efficiently plan maintenance visits. Having helped over 14.7

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Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2022

Marketers need only look at Twitter’s resurgence since it’s beginning in 2006, with 70 per cent of businesses planning to increase their investment moving into 2022 to see that previously dismissed platforms are presenting new opportunities that could be overlooked.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2025

million in 2006 to a $7.8 Mosaic Brands succeeded in becoming the biggest specialty fashion retailer in Australia but didnt seem to have a business plan to match its ambitions. Alceon acquired Noni B in 2014 at what it no doubt thought was a bargain price of 51 cents a share, valuing the retailer at $16.4 million loss in 2014.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 29, 2022

Women’s fashion brand Sheike has announced plans to open its first store in South Australia off the back of strong online engagement in the state. The brand opened five new retail stores in 2021 and plans to expand “heavily” in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria in the years ahead, according to Kennedy. “In

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

But come 2006, 2007 we really started to see that loyalty go away, and the bigger piece of it was [that] fewer people were going into department stores overall. “There were some signs in the tea leaves that were concerning,” said Natori.

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