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SurfStitch managing director stepping down this week

Inside Retail

Justin Hillberg, managing director of shared services of SurfStitch-owner Alquemie Group, is stepping down from his role leading the surf brand’s restructure at the end of this week. Hillberg joined SurfStitch as merchandise manager in 2014, before becoming general manager in 2015 and managing director in 2018.

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Jean-François Palus named interim Gucci CEO amid Kering management shuffle

Inside Retail

Gucci’s president and CEO since 2015, Marco Bizzarri, is to leave the brand this September after serving at Kering Group for 18 years. Alongside CEO Bizzarri, Michele oversaw a period of soaring growth between 2015 and 2019, with profits increasing nearly four-fold and revenues almost trebling.

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Retail Food Group settles class action filed by former franchisees

Inside Retail

Headquartered in Queensland, RFG is a multi-brand retail food franchise manager, with brands including Gloria Jean’s, Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie, Crust Gourmet Pizza and Beefy’s Pies. The company affirmed this move has no impact on its annual financial results.

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Michael Hill ordered by NSW Supreme Court to pay $2.6 million in damages

Inside Retail

On May 8, 2015, the companies signed another agreement where Gispac would supply small and large bags for Emma & Roe, Michael Hill’s recently launched business back then, for Australia. The company had to shut down six underperforming Michael Hill stores and cut a number of senior management roles to reduce operating costs.

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Zambrero founder sues former CEO

Inside Retail

Cook left the Mexican fast-food chain in 2015 and sold his shares in the business. A case management hearing on 7 February 2024 was adjourned. Dr Sam Prince, the founder of restaurant chain Zambrero, is suing former CEO Stuart Cook for misleading or deceptive conduct.

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Zambrero founder sues former CEO

Inside Retail

Cook left the Mexican fast-food chain in 2015 and sold his shares in the business. A case management hearing on 7 February 2024 was adjourned. Dr Sam Prince, the founder of restaurant chain Zambrero, is suing former CEO Stuart Cook for misleading or deceptive conduct.

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Drytac promotes Dennis Leblanc to role of Senior Business Development Manager for North America

Drytac

Dennis Leblanc takes on the new role having served as Drytac’s Territory Manager for Eastern Canada and the Greater Toronto Area since joining the business in 2015. Dennis’ promotion to this new role is in recognition of the positive impact he has had on the company since joining in 2015,” says Hayden Kelley, CEO of Drytac.