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What’s driving the explosion of Australian retail acquisitions?

Inside Retail

The deal marked an enormous increase in the brand’s valuation since Brazil’s Natura & Co purchased a 65 per cent stake in Aesop for about $70 million in 2012, signalling its unparalleled standing as a category leader. In contrast, “the reacquisition was very quick, which is the case when buying businesses out of administration.

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

The space brings together an eclectic mix of some 250 objects – around 40 are new acquisitions – to tell the story of the past century through design. “We started by looking at what really engages contemporary audiences,” Ross says, which meant a broad survey of newspaper coverage and Google searches.

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

The space brings together an eclectic mix of some 250 objects – around 40 are new acquisitions – to tell the story of the past century through design. “We started by looking at what really engages contemporary audiences,” Ross says, which meant a broad survey of newspaper coverage and Google searches.

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Proudly made in China: How Chinese consumers are reclaiming domestic brands

Inside Retail

Bain & Co reported growth in luxury-goods spending falling from 7 per cent in 2012 to 2 per cent the following year, with Western luxury brands in particular taking a hit. Featuring a clubhouse, coworking space, cafe, daycare centre and an event space, the brand focuses solely on the user experience. CASE STUDY : Neiwai.

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