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From street to studio: Decjuba partners with Australian Ballet 

Inside Retail

Decjuba, started in 2002, has expanded from five outlets to more than 140 stores and two online sites in Australia and New Zealand. Decjuba announced the appointment of a new CEO last month, marking its first leadership change in 17 years.

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Drummond Golf put up for sale after 22 years

Inside Retail

Mark and Ravi Abeyaratne bought the franchise alongside a small group of shareholders in 2002. Founded in 1974 in Victoria, Drummond sells golfing equipment and apparel with a franchise network of 50 stores across Australia. The company is planning to increase earnings to $12.6

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Australian companies face more climate-focused resolutions than ever before

Inside Retail

Our analysis of shareholder ESG resolutions put forward in listed Australian companies between 2002 and 2019 finds they have increased in number, prominence and impact. of the resolutions, with the 139 resolutions recorded between 2002 and the first part of 2021 concentrated in only 28 companies. Shareholder ESG Resolutions per year.

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New Balance opens its first ‘Grey Store’ in Asia Pacific

Inside Retail

As an Australian first, the Galeries Grey store will have all the classic New Balance favourites including the 550’s, 990’s and 2002’s – as well as some of our newer products, like the futuristic WRPD shoe.”

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Zeal wants to reposition walkers as a luxury product

Design Week

Up to 70% of people abandon their assistive technologies, including mobility […] Source What to read next: Ikea hacks its own products to make them better suited for disability | Beam’s design of the victory podia for the Manchester Commonwealth Games 2002 | What will product design look like in 2024?

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Ginger & Smart trims network under ‘strategic’ administration

Inside Retail

Founded in 2002 by Sydney-based sisters Alexandra and Genevieve Smart, private-equity investor Alquemie Group took a majority stake in the business in 2019. “All other physical stores, concession stores in David Jones nationally and the online store remain open and continue to trade.”

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After six years, Novo Shoes returns to Canberra, opening two stores

Inside Retail

” The brand opened its first store at Warringah Mall in Sydney in 2002, and it now has outlets across Victoria, Queensland, SA, and WA, along with stores in New Zealand. Novo Shoes acquired the South Australian footwear brand Spendless Shoes in 2019, making it one of the country’s largest footwear retailers.