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Dion Lee reportedly rescued by US retail group

Inside Retail

Founded in 2009 by then-Sydney-based designer Dion Lee, the brand has six stores in Australia, one in the US, and is sold through 160 outlets globally. Revolve did not respond to the AFRs request for comment. People close to the negotiations said the Nasdaq-listed group has been in discussions to buy the label since last year.

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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.

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From Omnichannel to Polychannel: How FMCG Shopping is Changing

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Driven by higher prices brought on by inflation, supply chain costs and other factors, shoppers in 2024 are cutting coupons and bargain hunting like they haven’t since the financial crisis of 2009 (if not earlier).

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US sleep brand Bedgear launches in Australia with Sydney flagship

Inside Retail

Founded in 2009, Bedgear is stocked in more than 8000 retail locations across 35+ countries. Our success in the US and other global markets comes from rejecting the one-size-fits-all myth, said founder and CEO Eugene Alletto.

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Navigating the World of API and End-to-End Testing in Retail

Retail TouchPoints

With his now Co-founder Tal Barmeir sharing Arielis interest in test automation and a huge passion for software, the pair set about establishing a joint venture, Experitest in July 2009, later acquired by Digital.ai. Israel and Bangalore.

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Hoka’s president Robin Green on intentional innovation with the launch of Bondi 9

Inside Retail

Hoka was founded in 2009 with a single vision to make running long distances feel easier by crafting a shoe optimised for downhill speed but it didnt take long for its founders, Jean-Luc Diard and Nicolas Mermoud, to realise that its ultra-cushioned sole could translate to road running.

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Carter’s Begins Search for New CEO Following Retirement of 30-Year Company Veteran

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Westenberger joined Carters in 2009 and has held his current titles since March 2024. Carters will kick off the search for a new leader following the retirement of Michael Casey, who has held the Chairman and CEO titles at the childrens apparel brand for the past 15 years, capping off his three- decade-plus career with the company.

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