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The smell of success: Redical’s Victoria Leeds welcomes Le Labo’s regional debut

Retail Focus

Born in Grasse and raised in New York in 2006, Le Labo has accumulated a steadfast following for its philosophy of creating unique sensorial experiences, rooted in slow perfumery. This latest commitment by a premium, global brand demonstrates further confidence in Victoria Leeds and cements the destination’s position as the prime city pitch.

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Denim brand Ksubi to open first standalone store in London

Inside Retail

Soho has incredible energy and has long been a destination for streetwear and the other great brands we share the space with. Originally called Tsubi, the brand quickly spread to London, debuting in a disused tube station in 2002, before being renamed Ksubi in 2006 following a trademark dispute.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

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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Retail roleplay: How Good Games creates community from dice and dungeons

Inside Retail

Since launching in Sydney in 2006, the chain of hobby game stores has grown to 29 locations across the country, as well as two in the United States. Pre-Covid, our stores were performing exceptionally well,” Good Games’ retail manager Grady Chiu told Inside Retail. .

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Sheike to enter South Australia in major bricks-and-mortar push

Inside Retail

It’s a really vibrant space, and we’re so excited to open,” Sandra Kennedy, Sheike’s general manager, told Inside Retail. The brand launched online in 2006, and e-commerce is now a major contributor to the business, Kennedy said. The new site is expected to launch in the middle of this year.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

He sold a half-share to GPT for $621 million in 2006, then a further 25 per cent, also to GPT, for $680 million in 2017. The Germany-headquartered brand emphasised that Greater China, which includes mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, has the largest untapped white space potential for the company.

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Moves & changes – design industry news

Design Week

Guzi was previously senior business development manager at Jones Knowles Ritchie, and has worked with clients including Nike and Converse. Tom Dixon Studio has promoted Helene Bangsbo Andersen to managing director of the studio’s research division and creative director of its spaces and brand department.

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