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R.M. Williams crafts quality and service from people and tech

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Williams since Tattarang, the private investment company owned by mining magnates Andrew and Nicola Forrest, acquired the business from L Catterton in 2020, returning the bootmaker to full Australian ownership for the first time since 2013. Williams ethos and Paul Grosmann, who was appointed CEO in November 2021. Williams business.

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What’s driving the explosion of Australian retail acquisitions?

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And, in June 2021, PLBY Group paid $443 million for local lingerie label Honey Birdette, while US retail platform a.k.a. Williams from US-based private equity giant L Catterton with reports of a $190 million deal in 2020, bringing the brand back under Australian ownership. Brands acquired streetwear chain Culture Kings for $307.4

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Opinion: Is the pandemic pet boom sustainable?

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A late 2020 Japan Pet Food Association survey found a 15 per cent increase in Japan’s dog and cat ownership compared with the previous year. Fast forward to 2021, and both Petbarn and Petstock in Australia offer puppy and dog training classes along with grooming services, DIY wash, pet boarding, and pet adoption.

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