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Ksubi’s return to Australian shores with Bondi Beach House and what’s next

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As an ode to its “spiritual roots” the brand will release the archival ‘BADDIES’ collection exclusively to the Australian market and the Beach House will carry further limited-run offerings to its guests.

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The big business of Barbie: how the 60-year-old brand is taking over retail

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Since its introduction at the New York Toy Fair in 1959, Barbie has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, influencing not only toy design and manufacturing but also fashion, popular culture and marketing. Initially, Burnett said, Australia was something of a “dumping ground” for Barbie, due to its relatively small market size.

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Dick Smith, Burger King, David Jones: Is it third time lucky for Anchorage?

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million loss in 2014, New Zealand financial press reports stated. billion it outlaid for the chain in 2014 and its subsequent losses and restructuring costs. In fact, this triggered the Woolworths Holdings takeover offer in 2014. Then, last year, Anchorage Capital acquired David Jones. Myer merger in the offing? .

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Once a famous radio host, Maddy Barber now tells stories through jewellery

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Since its inception in 2014, the brand differentiated itself from the diamond-centric fine jewellery industry with its focus on coloured gemstones and bespoke pieces that are handcrafted in 18-karat gold. “I By re-imagining jewellery not merely as adornments, but as a form of personal expression, Barber hopes to elevate the product category.

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Trillions in revenue and a million jobs: Unpacking JD.com’s 20-year roadmap

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In 2014, it formed a strategic partnership with Tencent, giving JD exclusive access to the tech giant’s WeChat and Mobile QQ platforms, and became China’s first major e-commerce company to list on the NASDAQ stock exchange. JD.com also aims to contribute RMB 100 billion in taxes and create over 1 million jobs.

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Alibaba overhauls e-commerce businesses, appoints new CFO

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Alibaba said it would form two new units to house its main e-commerce businesses – international digital commerce and China digital commerce, in a bid to become more agile and accelerate growth. The changes come as Alibaba faces headwinds on multiple fronts, including increased competition, a slowing economy and a regulatory crackdown.

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Lush: Why beauty needs to go beyond sustainability

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This next step could involve regeneration, suggested Loedolff, which can take place in various forms. To back Loedolff’s claim, data from the Market Reports World’s Global Organic Cocoa Market: Trends and Forecast report indicated that the global organic cocoa market is expected to reach 169 kilo tons by 2022.