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Former Steinhoff leader found dead after massive fine levied

Inside Retail

Jooste, aged 63, was charged for making false and misleading Steinhoff’s financial statements between 2014 and 2017, according to the Australian Financial Review (AFR). Steinhoff revealed holes in its accounts in December 2017, the first sign of an accounting fraud that led to the near-collapse of the retailer, Reuters reported.

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Visual Merchandising & Display Awards 2017

Form Room

2017 was an unrivalled year for FormRoom and Prop Studios with our talented team producing some of our best work yet.

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Tigerlily enters voluntary administration for second time

Inside Retail

The brand was acquired by Crescent Capital in 2017, but fell into voluntary administration in March 2020, largely due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Last October, Crescent Capital appointed Deloitte to help sell the swimwear brand to capitalise on the high demand for beach apparel.

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Collins Foods faces class action suit from KFC workers

Inside Retail

Shine Lawyers filed the lawsuit at the Federal Court of Australia on behalf of these employees who worked at certain KFC stores from December 4, 2017 to December 4, this year. Franchisee Collins Foods has confirmed the receipt of a class action claim from certain KFC employees who allegedly were not provided paid 10-minute rest breaks.

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Customer experience innovations for 2017

Barber Design

We’d really like to put it all behind us by taking a look at some of the big customer experience innovations in store for retailers in 2017. In 2017 – as the Internet of Things (IOT) grows more pervasive – these interactive displays will become commonplace and will work even harder to engage with customers.

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Propel Group to sell Driza-Bone business

Inside Retail

Driza-Bone, acquired by Propel Group in 2008, was merged with country apparel retailer RB Sellars in 2017. The deal, whose value has not been disclosed, marks Rinehart’s foray into fashion retail. The brand marked its 125th-anniversary this year. “We

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Propel Group confirms sale of another Aussie brand

Inside Retail

It acquired Driza-Bone in 2017 and Rossi Boots in 2020. Propel Group announced earlier this month it was selling the 125-year-old water-resistant coat and apparel brand Driza-Bone to S Kidman and Co for an undisclosed sum. Family-owned Propel Group is an Australian entity inspired by the landscape with community at its core.

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