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Lego appoints Justine McKenny as marketing chief for ANZ

Inside Retail

The Lego Group has appointed Justine McKenny as its new senior director, head of marketing for Australia and New Zealand, effective March 1. McKenny will lead the marketing team for the region and join the leadership team, reporting to Troy Taylor – VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand.

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Can Premier replicate Smiggle’s UK success with pyjama brand Peter Alexander?

Inside Retail

This will be the first time Peter Alexander ventures outside of Australia and New Zealand since its failed entry into the US market in 2008. Some analysts have described Peter Alexander as an “unproven” brand outside of Australian and New Zealand markets. million for its first-half sales results.

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VF Corp names Bracken Darrell as its new CEO

Inside Retail

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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Hallenstein Brothers gets new CEO

Inside Retail

Brown has been a brand manager at True Alliance since 2009, most recently managing the Ben Sherman brand. In that role, he was responsible for product sourcing, buying, design, marketing, wholesale and retail sales, brand positioning and organisational development.

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Link taps Charter Hall exec to head international operations

Inside Retail

Link Asset Management Limited (Link) has appointed Greg Chubb as the new COO of its international operations. In his new role, Chubb will be responsible for the group’s asset management, leasing and corporate functions, and its operational setup in Australia, the UK and locations across Asia, excluding Mainland China and Hong Kong.

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Why Bunnings opened its doors to 20 of the world’s best DIY companies

Inside Retail

“It was a privilege to host some of the world’s best DIY retailers this week and collaborate with such a high calibre of home improvement leaders,” Mike Schneider, Bunnings managing director, told Inside Retail. This trip to Australia is our fifth study tour following previous events in Japan, South Africa, Germany and the US.

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HOKA® announces new London flagship store in Covent Garden

Retail Focus

Set in the heart of the Piazza, the location is the ideal home for the brand’s first ever brick and mortar store. “London is arguably the most influential athletic lifestyle footwear market in the world and is a critically important market for us. The brand’s goal is to bring joyful performance to every kind of mover, everywhere.

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