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Safilo, Marc Jacobs extend global eyewear licensing agreement

Inside Retail

“Since the beginning of our partnership in 2004 we have collaborated profitably to make Marc Jacobs an iconic landmark within the eyewear category, offering unique and highly distinctive models in every collection,” said Angelo Trocchia, CEO of the Safilo Group.

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Myer sacks 50 head office staff, outsourcing tech roles to India

Inside Retail

The company was said to have been outsourcing some of its functions as far as 2004. In 2017, the Australian Financial Review reported that Myer slashed 50 jobs by outsourcing its contact centre and digital services functions.

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Grill’d opens its first drive-thru restaurant

Inside Retail

From the opening of Grill’d Hawthorn in 2004 we have had an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and challenging the status quo which has resulted in the Grill’d we know today. Grill’d says it plans to build a drive-thru network, offering Aussies quick convenience food on the go with healthy options.

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Reports: Alex and Ani Shutters 20 Stores and Rhode Island Headquarters

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The company, which was founded in 2004, had more than 100 stores across the U.S. .” Alex and Anni has closed all stores in its home state but will continue operating seven across the country. Its products also are sold at The Paper Store locations. during the height of its operations.

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NZ toy company Zuru loses trademark case against Lego

Inside Retail

Zuru was founded by Cambridge siblings Anna, Mat, and Nick Mowbray as a home-grown Kiwi business in 2004 and is now a billion-dollar toy company. From click to brick in minutes: How Lego is tapping into “quick commerce” The post NZ toy company Zuru loses trademark case against Lego appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Super Retail Group founder resigns from board, anoints successor

Inside Retail

Between 1996 and 2004, he was the chairman, and he has since been a non-executive director on the board, including during the time the company was listed on the ASX. While I remain as passionate about the company as I did when I started in the business, now is the right time for me to step aside from my role on the board,” said Rowe.

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DC Shoes co-founder dies in snowmobile accident

Inside Retail

Block sold his remaining shares and transitioned into a professional rally driver in 2004 as Quicksilver bought the company. Together they launched several artist collaborations and limited edition releases in DC’s product line popularising its identity among athletes and creators in the nineties.

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