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Kmart reveals leadership transition as MD Ian Bailey retires

Inside Retail

Spaseska started her career at Wesfarmers as a business development analyst in April 2008. Current Kmart CFO Aleksandra Spaseska will succeed Bailey as MD. She has been appointed as deputy MD of Kmart, effective today and assuming the MD role on April 1.

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As Gen Z Enters Prime Spending Years, Brands Sharpen Their Pitch

Retail TouchPoints

They’ve been shaped/scarred by not one but two global economic traumas — the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the COVID pandemic — and they’ve grown up with social media playing an increasingly large (and loud) role in shaping culture, including how these consumers shop, research and purchase products and services. What are you listening to?

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Zara opens significantly upsized Liverpool ONE flagship, 
rounding off year of landmark signings

Retail Focus

The new 42,000 sq ft store is the latest example of brand investment in the destination, following a landmark year of signings that will make 2025 Liverpool ONEs biggest year for openings since it launched in 2008. A further 34 brands committed to the destination last year, covering a total of 200,000 sq ft.

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

Retail TouchPoints

However, this latest expansion has kickstarted a new growth trajectory for the business, which started in 2008. And when you go to the Jersey Shore, it’s an all-day affair: you pack up at 7 a.m., This was the only bright spot at an otherwise dismal time. But we are looking at advertising in a positive light going forward.

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

Inside Retail

Hayman is set to leave at the end of August. The recent departure of Domino’s Australia CEO, alongside ongoing leadership turnover, a declining share price and broader operational challenges, suggests more than just temporary setbacks,” Rowena Cannane, principal at Retail Food Consulting, told Inside Retail.

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Runway launches Vhernier, bringing Milanese elegance to Vietnam 

Inside Retail

As Vhernier is from Milan, the boutique showcases pure Milanese elegance through its minimalist shapes and soft colour palette, accented with touches of coral and eggshell, Marta Moruzzi, collection merchandising manager and international development at Vhernier, told Inside Retail.

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

Inside Retail

Jessielee Pearce, advocacy and activism executive at Lush Australia and New Zealand, told Inside Retail the campaign reflects the brand’s longstanding mission. As a cosmetics company with campaigning at its heart, connection is something we value deeply. A partnership with GetUp!