Protein over Pepperoni: The Death of Pizza Culture
The smell of garlic bread fresh from the oven. The stretch of hot mozzarella from slice to slice. The glow of that familiar red logo. For years, Pizza Hut was more than a restaurant; it was a rite of passage, supplying countless birthday parties, after-school hangouts, and sleepovers.
Let Them Eat Chocolate: When Luxury & The Everyday Collide
Once upon a time, Lindt was the stuff of Christmas stockings and duty-free splurges. Now you can find a “Dubai-style” $20 block of chocolate wedged between KitKats and Tictacs at the Coles checkout. Is this clever retail strategy, a sign of shifting tastes
The Labubu Lesson: Protecting Brand Value in a World of Fakes
You’ve definitely seen them around…I’m talking about these quirky little figures that have taken global markets by storm, and now the craze has finally landed in New Zealand. Fashionably late, but no less fierce.
Balancing Global Brand Consistency & Local Adaptation
Maintaining brand consistency is the foundation for building trust and loyalty with your customers. But when expanding internationally, simply sticking to the same formula won’t cut it. Adapting your brand to align with local cultures, norms, and preferences is just as critical for success. Get it right, and you can tap into new markets and […]
Why Investing in Your Brand and Marketing Assets is Essential for International Expansion
When companies scale internationally, finding the right channel partners is a big milestone. But once you’ve secured them, the next challenge is equipping them with the tools they need to market and sell your products effectively. Pricing books, ordering processes, and supply chain logistics are important, but increasingly, we’re seeing that having high-quality marketing assets […]
Unlocking Retail Success in China: Strategies for a Booming Market
Table of Contents Why China’s Retail Market Is a Big Deal Trends You Need to Know How to Make It Work for Your Brand Example: Starbucks’ Success in China Is It Worth the Effort? Happy Chinese New Year! As we usher in the Year of the Snake, it’s the perfect time to talk about one […]
Scaling Your Fashion Brand Internationally in 2021?… Here are 3 Things You Need to Do
If you’re thinking about expanding your fashion label internationally, 2021 might just be the year to do it. Despite the havoc wreaked by COVID19, e-commerce sales boomed over the last 18 months… which means that there’s never been a better time for style mavens to buy your brand, even if they’re a continent or two […]
