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

Retail TouchPoints

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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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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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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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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Dalziel & Pow launches innovative retail space in Suzhou, China, for Children clothing giant Balabala

Retail Focus

Since the establishment of a strategic partnership in 2009 Dalziel & Pow has continued to help Balabala renew its brand image.

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Noosa Chocolate Factory revamps its Adelaide location 

Inside Retail

Noosa Chocolate, founded in 2009, pledges to “uncomplicated chocolate products made fresh in the last 72 hours” The company operates five sites, three of which combine the cafe concept. Larger rival chocolatier Haighs Chocolates is building a $130 million manufacturing and warehouse hub.

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