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US furniture chain Blu Dot opens its doors in Melbourne

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Blu Dot MD Brett Conroy shared that after discovering the brand in Dwell magazine in 2009 and visiting Blu Dot’s showroom in New York’s SoHo while on holiday in 2011, he was “instantly smitten”. “I

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Retailers, are you ready for it? Swift’s Eras tour a gold rush of economic karma

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Airport jewellery retailers including Colette are accommodating the gold rush by stocking up on friendship bracelets, cowgirl boots, accessories and Taylor Swift reading materials. Other accessory trends given cult status by the singer, such as heart-shaped sunglasses and cowboy boots are also up by 55 per cent and 45 per cent, respectively.

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Black Milk founder dies suddenly

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Lillis founded Black Milk Clothing in 2009 in Brisbane, Queensland. “BlackMilk is his legacy so also share your stories around what BlackMilk and this community means to you, and in doing so, help us celebrate the life of a true visionary and brilliant entrepreneur.”

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Mike Ashley in talks to sell Missguided to Shein

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Missguided was founded in 2009 by Nitin Passi, the daughter of an Indian immigrant who set up the high street supplier By Design in the 1960s. The source said the acquisition will likely include Missguided’s brand and its intellectual property while its head office will be retained by Frasers Group.

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Simon, Authentic Brands snap up adventure wear company Eddie Bauer

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San Francisco-headquartered Golden Gate Capital bought the retailer when it entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009. . Today, the company sells products including performance outerwear, apparel, swimwear, footwear, accessories and outdoor lifestyle gear. He died in 1986. .

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VF Corp names Bracken Darrell as its new CEO

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Richard Carucci, a VF board member since 2009 and interim chair during the organisation’s recent leadership change, has been named chair. Benno Dorer, who has been VF’s Interim President and CEO since December 5, will continue to serve on the board, a role he has had since 2017.

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Fashion firm Rent the Runway aims for nearly $1.3bn valuation in US IPO

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The company, founded in 2009, lets users rent and shop second-hand clothes and accessories such as handbags and jewelry in over 18,000 styles from more than 750 designer brands. Rent the Runway is aiming for a valuation of nearly $1.3 It also allows customers to rent and shop home goods.

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