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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. One trader opposing the plan, Judy Kim, said the market is a “Sydney institution” and that generations of families have flocked to the location.

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Inside Ikkari’s first physical store – and its plans for more

Inside Retail

After only six months of operations, Aje Collective’s beauty brand, Ikkari, launched its first physical location, with the promise of more to come. Being able to be expertise-led is really important to help the customer navigate [this space], because sometimes she doesn’t know where to start,” she explained. “I

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Independent lifestyle brand, Fig & Fox, opens permanent Festival Place location following successful Pop-Up

Retail Focus

Founded by couple, James and Helen Mitchell, this opening marks the brand’s second permanent location, joining its sister site in Romsey. The Festival Place location also features a takeaway counter serving barista-crafted hot drinks from local coffee roasters, Moonroast Coffee.

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Myer to close Blacktown store as downsizing plan continues

Inside Retail

As the troubled department store retailer tries to reight-size its portfolio in the wake of consumers moving online to shop, Myer said the Blacktown store closure was the fifth under its Customer First Plan launched in January 2019. Since then it has closed stores located at Logan, Hornsby, Emporium and – most recently – Knox, last August.

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Ikea to launch small-format Planning Studio concept in Australia

Inside Retail

Ikea is to launch its small-format planning studio concept in two locations in Australia this year. The first is in Northwest Melbourne, with the second planned for Newcastle. The company expects the Planning Studios will help gather important customer insights and feedback during the first few months of opening.

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

Inside Retail

Abigail Pringle: Wendy’s is a challenger brand, and we believe there is space in the hamburger category to offer something different. We plan on using local ingredients sourced in Australia wherever possible. Where will Wendy’s look to locate restaurants as it expands across the eastern seaboard and beyond?

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M?nawa Bay – anchored on unique views and location

Inside Retail

Since unveiling detailed plans for its new M?nawa Situated on an inlet of the Manukau Harbour at the north-eastern edge of the airport precinct, it will enjoy easy access to New Zealand’s largest, and Australasia’s third-busiest airport in a relaxing park-like setting with outdoor spaces within the estuary location. In te reo M?ori,

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