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Controversy surrounds plans to revamp Sydney’s Paddy’s Market

Inside Retail

Sydney’s Paddy’s Market is at the centre of a debate over its redevelopment with some traders and members of the public opposing plans to give the venue a significant facelift. With the market occupancy rate down to 60 per cent, Latham says Doltone’s precinct would boost that to “close” to 100 per cent.

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Chinese tea chain Mixue opens its first Australia location

Inside Retail

Two additional locations will open in Brisbane and Melbourne in addition to Sydney, with the Brisbane store being nearly open. A marketing campaign by Mixue offering “1000 Sydney students to have a drink for free” was launched for the brand’s first location in Sydney.

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All-in-one fresh foods market, catering and event location BRIDGE opens in Zurich

Retail Focus

Interstore | Schweitzer has created and implemented the new 2000 m² BRIDGE market Flexstore concept in Zurich for the largest Swiss retail company, Migros. BRIDGE market has been conceived as the connector between a diverse fresh food market, creative catering with products from local partners and a wide range of events.

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Belles Hot Chicken talks crowdfunding campaign and global growth plans

Inside Retail

Since launching in Melbourne in 2014, Belles Hot Chicken (Belles) has grown to six existing locations, including a new opening in Bondi, Sydney, a few weeks ago, and is now looking to raise between $1 million and $2 million to fund further expansion. Beyond this, Belles has set its sights on international markets.

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Reebok Pacific GM talks new Chadstone store and growth plans down under

Inside Retail

Ashley Sampson: Reebok has been in this market for many years, and has operated under different entities. Reebok has undertaken a similar process overseas and, in many markets, we’re seeing similar results to what’s been happening in Australia. AS: We’ve never had retail stores in this market, so it’s really exciting.

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Kivari, born in a market, opens two more stores

Inside Retail

This takes its network of boutiques in major locations to six, with further stores planned as the company expands. The brand has its roots in a local market in Burleigh. The Burleigh Heads and Bondi stores will join Kivari’s current locations in Byron Bay, Noosa, Freshwater, and Miranda.

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Wendy’s international boss talks about the burger brand’s Aussie plans

Inside Retail

Sarah Stowe, editor of Inside Retail’s sister site Franchise Executives, talked with Abigail Pringle, Wendy’s’ president, international and chief development officer… Inside Retail: Why do you believe the Australian market needs a Wendy’s burger given our small population and highly competitive marketplace?

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