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Rutherford Mall sold for $50 million

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Charter Hall will use the proceeds from the sale to reduce debt within the RP1 retail partnership, of which the company has owned half since the partnership’s inception in 2011, alongside TelstraSuper. The company expects settlement in July. Rutherford Marketplace is home to BWS and Woolworths and 20 other retailers.

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The Iconic culls 69 roles as it morphs from marketplace to platform

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The Sydney-headquartered pureplay online retailer was launched in 2011 and boasts more than 1500 brands, including local Australian labels. It is part of the Global Fashion Group, in turn a subsidiary of German multinational e-commerce giant Rocket Internet.

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Coles brings “Local” concept to Queensland

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Speaking from the opening today, Australian retail expert and QUT professor of marketing Gary Mortimer told Inside Retail about the “highly curated range”. Coles Local Ascot features a curated range of gourmet produce. Image credit: Gary Mortimer. The big thing I’m seeing here is a massive amount of collaborative marketing.

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As France weighs fast-fashion ban, is the circular economy the future of retail?

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They describe their business as, “A showroom filled with pre-loved designer clothing and accessories where carefully curated designer pieces are taken on consignment.” Love it Longer opened in 2022 and is co-owned by a family with a long history in fashion, Giulia Ferrari, sister Mattia and mum Armanda.

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Barnes & Noble CEO: “The big guys should be doing better”

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In 2011, Daunt was appointed managing director of then-struggling British bookstore chain Waterstones and was able to bring back the retailer from a point of near-closure through a series of marketing and store restructuring tactics. Shoppers are greeted by 10,000 books, and multiple chandeliers, and can choose from a well-curated wine list.

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Why Book Depository’s closure could be a “net benefit” for Australian booksellers

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Following the closure of Book Depository, Egan believes that the time is right for Australian bookstores to develop curated spaces and experiences, as a means of competing with online booksellers. He maintained that patrons enjoy browsing in beautiful bookshops that offer an atmosphere that is free of transactional pressures. “We

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How online retailer Style Story is riding the K-beauty wave

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Style Story founder Lauren Lee discovered her love of Korean beauty products as an exchange student in 2011, which inspired her to launch her own e-commerce business back home in Brisbane, Australia. “On We seek their input and feedback so we can incorporate it into our curation process and content strategies,” she said.

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