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Fashion insiders weigh in on the uncertain future of Australian Fashion Week

Inside Retail

Under IMG’s leadership since 2005, AFW has elevated resort collections, showcased Indigenous designers and initiated a consumer-integrated model. Under IMG, the average cost of the show is over $100,000 so when retail sales are down, designers and brands are really questioning return on investment and value.”

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How Lush uses its stores as platforms for education and community connection

Inside Retail

From personalised skincare recommendations to shared learning about important causes, these are the moments that our most loyal Lush customers return for,” she said. “As a cosmetics company with campaigning at its heart, connection is something we value deeply.

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Behind Eggslut’s fall in Asia: The harsh reality of the F&B market 

Inside Retail

According to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, more than 3000 F&B businesses shut down in Singapore last year, the highest number since 2005. F&B establishments must also rotate menu offerings to keep customers returning to try new or seasonal dishes.

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Domino’s at a crossroads: Where to next for the once-dominant pizza giant?

Inside Retail

Following Van Dyck’s exit, chairman and largest shareholder of Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, Jack Cowin, will return as interim executive chair. After listing on the ASX in 2005 with a valuation of $132 million, the company’s market capitalisation soared, reaching $14.5 Hayman is set to leave at the end of August.

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Best of 2024: Clintons new owner’s plans for the card retailer that refuses to fold

Retail Gazette

He works under his dad Paul Taylor, who opened the first Cardzone in 2005. However, there was no return to form as Clintons hired restructuring advisers last year after racking up 5.4m It’s a true family affair as his sister Alex looks after the marketing. in pre-tax losses as sales plunged 25% to 96.5m

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The White Company snaps up Charles Tyrwhitt exec as new CFO

Retail Gazette

Prior to that, he worked as head of finance for Argos from September 2007 until September 2010, as well as property financial controller for Tesco from August 2003 to April 2005. ” The appointment comes after the fashion and homeware brand reported a profit boost in its latest financial results, as shoppers returned to the high street.

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KP Snacks revives Discos Pickled Onion after 20 years

Talking Retail

KP Snacks has expanded its PMP range with the return of Discos Pickled Onion. Available from the 14th of July, the returning product is available in a £1.35

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