Rupert SuttonExport and Expand We don’t need no education, we don’t need no thought control, Vietnam’s just…This week Lego made a big strategic move, announcing its second Asian plant will be built in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.Dec 13, 2021Dec 13, 2021
Rupert SuttonExport and Expand Hungry in Japan? Über Eats ‘new verticals’ wants to eat your lunchÜber Eats has just celebrated its fifth anniversary in Japan, its eighth global market.Dec 7, 2021Dec 7, 2021
Rupert SuttonExport and Expand Panko or Breadcrumbs are an integral part of Japanese cuisine, however the…Not many people know that the Japanese breadcrumb category is worth around $350m.Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021
Rupert SuttonExport and Expand ’60s rebel child Dr Martens stomps its footprint worldwide; a psychedelic punk…Made famous by Pete Townsend of the Who, who famously wore Dr Martens on stage when rebelling against flower power fashion and the…Nov 26, 2021Nov 26, 2021
Rupert SuttonExport and Expand As Greek yogurt pioneer Chobani heads for the Nasdaq, what can it learn from…With sales of $1.4b and a solid market position in the US and Australia, Greek yogurt brand Chobani joins a long list of start-ups going…Nov 23, 2021Nov 23, 2021
Rupert SuttonExport and Expand Whilst GoPro’s footage is epic, its growth is slow-motion.I confess to being a GoPro user. Their small action cameras are a self indulgence which I mainly use on snowboard trips, though I did once…Nov 16, 2021Nov 16, 2021
Rupert SuttonExport and Expand Wattbike, favoured workhorse of the All Blacks, aims for global presenceWattbike creates bikes for indoor cycling, a pastime that soared during the Covid pandemic.Nov 11, 2021Nov 11, 2021
Rupert SuttonOnce seen as a broken-IPO, Stitch Fix’s data science saves the dayUnless you live in the US or the UK you may not know StitchFix.Oct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
Rupert SuttonExport and Expand Is cheese the latest category to be disrupted by start-ups?Nobell foods make a strong claim on their website: “Animals are an inefficient and unsustainable technology for making dairy and feeding…Sep 9, 2021Sep 9, 2021
Rupert SuttonExport and Expand Is Peleton pedalling fast enough on exports to boost its share price?It’s a brand that has yet reach its 10th birthday but has revenue over $1.8b. No mean achievement especially in a niche category: high end…Aug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021