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US sleep brand Bedgear launches in Australia with Sydney flagship

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Founded in 2009, Bedgear is stocked in more than 8000 retail locations across 35+ countries. Our success in the US and other global markets comes from rejecting the one-size-fits-all myth, said founder and CEO Eugene Alletto.

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Hoka’s president Robin Green on intentional innovation with the launch of Bondi 9

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Hoka was founded in 2009 with a single vision to make running long distances feel easier by crafting a shoe optimised for downhill speed but it didnt take long for its founders, Jean-Luc Diard and Nicolas Mermoud, to realise that its ultra-cushioned sole could translate to road running.

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Lekker Bikes makes its Brisbane debut

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Found by Meindert Wolfraad in 2009, the company sells a range of premium electric bikes to urban commuters. Dutch urban e-bike brand Lekker has opened its first flagship at the Albion Fine Trades precinct in Brisbane CBD.

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Noosa Chocolate Factory revamps its Adelaide location 

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Noosa Chocolate, founded in 2009, pledges to “uncomplicated chocolate products made fresh in the last 72 hours” The company operates five sites, three of which combine the cafe concept. Larger rival chocolatier Haighs Chocolates is building a $130 million manufacturing and warehouse hub.

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Estee Lauder’s international president Peter Jueptner to depart after 16 years

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He joined Estee Lauder in 2009 as senior VP, Strategy, New Business Development and Transformation Initiatives and was promoted to president, EMEA in 2016. Peter Jueptner will step down as group president, International of The Estee Lauder Companies later this year.

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Dion Lee to be wound up after receiving no ‘acceptable’ lifeline offer

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Founded in 2009 by then-Sydney-based designer Dion Lee, the unisex fashion brand has six stores in Australia and one in the US and is sold through 160 outlets globally. Dion Lee retail stores in Australia are expected to continue operating until late September or early October. Its online site will trade until early November, or later.

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Dion Lee placed in voluntary administration

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Founded in 2009 by then-Sydney-based designer Dion Lee, it has six stores in Australia, one in the US, and is sold through 160 outlets globally. He added that it is still “too early” to comment on the details of the company’s financial position. The administrators are planning to operate the brand as a going concern at this time.

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