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Direct Chemist Outlet opens 100th store in Australia

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Established in 2006, the retailer operates in both metropolitan and regional areas and sells a variety of health and beauty products and services. The group’s acting GM, Irene Vergos, and managing pharmacist Loay Yousif cut the ribbon to commemorate the store.

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New Krispy Kreme ANZ CEO Nicola Steele started with chain at 19

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Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme Australia since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. Krispy Kreme ANZ has appointed Nicola Steele, who has been with the company since she was 19, as its new CEO, effective immediately.

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The Body Shop Australia facing ‘cashflow crisis’

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Some 20 stores in New Zealand are also affected, managed by the Australian business. The brand was founded in 1976 by the late Dame Anita Roddick who sold the business to L’Oreal in 2006 for £652 million, which later onsold it to Natura in 2017 for £880 million.

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Retail appointments of the week

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Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. Currently the general manager for travel retail worldwide, Boinay started as a marketing trainee for L’Oreal in 1992 and has served in his current role since 2014.

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US firm Bluestar Alliance snaps up Scotch & Soda

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Scotch & Soda has been acquired by New York-based brand management firm Bluestar Alliance after filing for bankruptcy for its Dutch operations last week. Founded by Gabbay and Ralph Gindi in 2006, Bluestar Alliance’s portfolio of brands includes Hurley, Bebe, and Tahari. Despite recording €342.5 million (US$369.42

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Retail appointments of the week

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Haynes, who started in Australia as territory manager in 2006, has previously held roles including chief business development officer and interim CEO. Joshi was previously IT support manager for the Retail Apparel Group. Douglas Fry, currently the country director for Subway Canada, will replace Haynes, effective September 5.

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Playboy owner to 100% acquire racy lingerie brand Honey Birdette

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Honey Birdette was first launched in 2006, when its first boutique opened in Brisbane, selling glamorous lingerie and adult toys. The acquisition will help the brand expand its leadership in the sexual wellness category and its shared sourcing and product design capabilities. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.

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