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Why the effort to shake up Endeavour’s board is rooted in the past

Inside Retail

Wavish had as number of executive roles at Woolworths between 1999 and 2006, including chief financial officer, finance director and head of supermarkets. That 1999 to 2006 period was an exciting and heady period of growth, but those days are gone. Commenting on the sale of 5.5

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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

Inside Retail

. “Afends has a big customer base from Sydney especially in the city, we wanted to give our consumers creative cool stores that they can visit and experience the brand and see it in action,” said founders Jonathan Salfield and Declan Wise. Afends at The Galleries.

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How Etiko is bridging the gap between consumers and ethical retail

Inside Retail

Fashion and footwear brand Etiko is rolling out new initiatives that bridge the gap between consumers and ethical and sustainable retail. This will] give them a more tangible outlook on how their consumer choice helps people and the planet,” said Etiko founder and director Nick Savaidis.

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Playboy owner to 100% acquire racy lingerie brand Honey Birdette

Inside Retail

Honey Birdette was first launched in 2006, when its first boutique opened in Brisbane, selling glamorous lingerie and adult toys. This acquisition is expected to further our mission to become the leading pleasure and leisure lifestyle platform and our commitment to deliver long-term value to our shareholders.”.

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New Veggie Grill Offers Four Brands Under One Roof

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“We’re thrilled to be unveiling the Veggie Grill experience to our Midtown consumers located in one of the most prominent food capitals of the world, New York City,” T.K. Veggie Grill is a fun and welcoming destination that allows consumers to contribute to a more sustainable and humane future. “.

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Aiwa brand up for auction, its parent bankrupt

Inside Retail

Sony tried to revive the brand as a youth-focused subsidiary but after three years gave up and the brand was effectively shelved in 2006 until US company Hale Devices was granted the brand name in 2015. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange from 1961 it lost profitability in the late 1990s and was taken over and delisted by Sony in 2003.

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How ‘ugly’ orthopaedic shoe company Birkenstock created a brand worth billions

Inside Retail

This is the value a company derives from consumer perception of its brand. billion in 2006. Other factors, such as the impact of persistently high inflation on consumer spending, will affect how Birkenstock fares post-IPO, but the brand has certainly put its best foot forward for its stock market debut.

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