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Myer to close Blacktown store as downsizing plan continues

Inside Retail

As the troubled department store retailer tries to reight-size its portfolio in the wake of consumers moving online to shop, Myer said the Blacktown store closure was the fifth under its Customer First Plan launched in January 2019. The last day of trading at Myer Blacktown will be Sunday April 3.

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Fortnum & Mason exec discusses APAC expansion and digital plans

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Founded in London’s Piccadilly in 1707, Fortnum & Mason is venturing into the digital space with the recent launch of its official store on Tmall Global in China. Understanding the Chinese consumer. From Chiu’s perspective, Chinese consumers have always been on the lookout for luxurious experiences with international brands.

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“Fairly unique”: How Ikea plans to do things differently in New Zealand

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Announced in 2019 , the 34,000sqm store will be located at Sylvia Park in Auckland. It will feature three levels – including a significant retail space, parking and a restaurant and bistro serving Swedish delicacies – with sustainability at the heart of the development.

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Meet Revo, the performance sunglasses brand founded by a Nasa astrophysicist

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Dr Ruda then began working on eyewear that used the same special coating that protects satellite porthole windows from space radiation to create specialty polarised lens technology and officially launched the brand in 1985. In 1999, the Italian eyewear conglomerate Luxottica acquired the firm with plans to expand its sunglasses line.

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Ksubi’s return to Australian shores with Bondi Beach House and what’s next

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It comes as the brand plans to open new stores in Sydney and Melbourne in early 2024. Exclusively Australian The vacant space transformed into the Ksubi Beach House, has hosted a number of pop-ups and events for one or two nights of late, including Estee Lauder and Venroy. Now, it has a longer-term tenant for the summer season.

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Prepping for growth: Rowing Blazers’ new CEO is just the beginning

Inside Retail

The collection was well-received by fashion editors and consumers alike, with several items selling out almost immediately post-launch. Since selling the majority stake of the company to Burch Creative Capital, Carlson remains on the team as the creative director. What’s next in store for Rowing Blazers?

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Breaking: Founder, CEO Julie Mathers to leave online retailer Flora & Fauna

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Stocking a range of vegan, cruelty-free and eco-friendly beauty, personal care, lifestyle, baby and kids, pet, food and health products, the online retailer quickly connected with consumers who shop with sustainability foremost in mind. . In 2019, the online retailer launched a bricks-and-mortar store at its warehouse in Sydney.