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Myer CEO and MD John King to retire

Inside Retail

King has more than 30 years of experience in retail across department stores, specialty retailing and premium global brands in the US and UK. The retailer has described its latest half result as the “best profit result” in nearly a decade and says it is “well-placed to continue its outperformance of the market.”

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Dusk Group appoints Vlad Yakubson as new CEO and MD

Inside Retail

Vlad Yakubson has been appointed as the new CEO and MD of specialty home fragrance retailer, Dusk Group. Yakubson has more than 25 years of experience in specialty retail and is currently the GM of the men’s fashion brand, YD.

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Fujitsu Market Place Self-Checkout goes live in the UK

Retail Times

Fujitsu is today announcing that Fujitsu Market Place Self-Checkout (SCO) is live in a fast-fashion store in the UK.

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Warrnambool regional mall Gateway Plaza up for sale

Inside Retail

Warrnambool’s sub-regional shopping centre Gateway Plaza has been listed on the market. Anchored by two supermarkets – Coles and Aldi – and discount department store Kmart, the centre also has 31 specialty retailers and other mini-major chain tenants, including Chemist Warehouse, The Reject Shop and Best & Less. per cent.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Dusk names new CEO By Dean Blake Vlad Yakubson has been named as the next CEO and managing director of specialty retailer Dusk. Incoming CEO, Yakubson currently serves as menswear retailer Yd’s general manager, and has previously held management positions at Mad Mex and Glue Store. He served for nine years at the helm.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Lelio’s track record of strong global leadership brings outstanding luxury expertise to Tom Ford Fashion across retail management, wholesale distribution, marketing, digital, and key markets including China,” Zegna said. “I In this role, Gavazza will report directly to Ermenegildo Zegna, chairman and CEO of Zegna Group.

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Suburban shopping strips are struggling, but they still have time to evolve

Inside Retail

The fall in retail vacancy levels from late 2022 and March of this year, after the Covid lockdowns were lifted, are likely to creep up again in the prevailing economic conditions, and vacancy rates in CBD retail precincts continue to be impacted by low office occupancy.

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