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David Jones acquired by Anchorage Capital for undisclosed sum
WEBDec 19, 2022 · Private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners will acquire the 183-year-old department store for an undisclosed sum, subject to closing conditions. The deal will not include David Jones’ Bourke Street store or the Country Road Group.
Woolworths Group’s Endeavour demerger date announced
WEBMay 10, 2021 · A shareholder vote to determine whether Woolworths Group is able to uncouple itself from hospitality business Endeavour Group is set to take place on Friday, 18th of June. First proposed in July 2019, the demerger is backed by Woolies’ board and leadership team, who believe it is likely to grow shareholder value in the long run.
Lululemon to launch two-storey Sydney store in July
WEBApr 6, 2021 · Canadian activewear firm Lululemon is opening its first multi-level store in Australia at Brookfield Place, Sydney. The store will offer 585 square metres of space and cater to the growing demand for casual wear and wellness.
Kmart unveils new ‘K Hub’ format in former Target stores
WEBAug 7, 2020 · Kmart Australia & New Zealand has launched a new store format called K Hub on the sites of three former Target Country stores in Victoria. K Hub offers a curated collection of Kmart products across kids, home and clothing, and allows customers to shop online and collect or deliver from Kmart, Target and Catch.
The need for speed: Inside Coles’ online strategy
WEBFeb 23, 2021 · This web page is not about Coles business online login, but about Coles' online strategy and its chief executive of e-commerce Ben Hassing. To access the full article, you need to subscribe to IR Pro, a service that provides news, masterclasses and magazines for retail professionals.
How Jeanswest went from VA to Clothing Store of the Year in 12 …
WEBBy Ruth Hogan July 7, 2021. While there’s no doubt that 2020 was a tough year for all retailers, Australian denim brand Jeanswest had a steeper hill to climb than most, starting out the year under voluntary administration with the closure of 37 stores, the loss of 263 staff and owing $50 million to creditors. But 18 months on, the business is ...
Here’s how Best & Less plans to stand out in the crowded discount ...
WEBJul 27, 2021 · Best & Less Group, which operates 246 stores and an online platform across Australia and New Zealand, has listed on the ASX after raising $60 million. CEO Rodney Orrock explains how the company plans to stand out in the crowded discount sector with its quality clothing and baby and kids focus.
Bunnings looks to reach more tradies, online shoppers
WEBOct 14, 2019 · Bunnings MarketLink will offer customers a wider range of products in categories such as furniture, appliances, entertainment and more. The retailer also acquired Adelaide Tools, a specialist retailer for tradies, to boost its trade sales.
Mecca for mums: How The Memo is disrupting the baby goods …
WEBOct 20, 2022 · Mecca for mums: How The Memo is disrupting the baby goods market. By Heather McIlvaine October 20, 2022. The Memo was founded to take the pain out of shopping for baby goods, an experience that can often be overwhelming for first-time parents. Which products are really essential, and which ones are just gimmicks? “I felt very overwhelmed by ...