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Bullring & Grand Central secures 27,500 sq ft JD Sports upsize for Summer 2023

Retail Focus

JD Sports, which has been at Bullring since 2003, will open a new 27,500 sq ft store on the lower level. The new store will stock even more ranges from brands such as Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Converse, covering footwear, fashion, and accessories.

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Unpacking the “murky” data behind the luxury spending boom

Inside Retail

The fact that some people are splashing out on $3000 handbags in the face of a recession doesn’t surprise Philip Corne, a board member for Camilla and Solbari, who was CEO of Louis Vuitton Australia from 2003-2016. “I Of course, the hero product is the accessories and ready-to-wear, but this is adding to the experience for the customer.”

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‘Not about products’: The genius of Moncler’s global, digital runway event

Inside Retail

In 2003, Ruffini took over the brand and turned it into the sought-after luxury ski-wear label it is today. What started out in 1952 as a small business in France creating padded sleeping bags and tents for high altitudes, the founders of Moncler changed course to produce the first down jackets to protect workers against harsh climates.

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Sussan co-founder Marc Besen dies

Inside Retail

In 2003, he transferred control of the business to his daughter, Naomi Milgrom. Together with his wife Eva and brother-in-law John Glandel, Besen began his entrepreneurial journey by taking over two lingerie shops established by Eva’s parents in 1939.

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Japanese label Anrealage unveils colour-changing collection in Paris 

Inside Retail

Anrealage was established in 2003 by Kunihiko Morinaga, a graduate of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Waseda University. The intensity of the UV rays determines the darkness, thus the costume will be lighter depending on whether you are heading out in the sun or shade.

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Quadrant takes control of Papinelle to drive international expansion

Inside Retail

Focused on high-quality, ethically-made apparel using natural fabrics, Papinelle was founded in 2003 by Renae James with a stall at Sydney’s Paddington Markets. Private-equity company Quadrant Growth Fund has bought a controlling stake in Sydney-headquartered sleepwear and loungewear label Papinelle for an undisclosed amount.

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Toolstation celebrates 20 year anniversary at Bristol branch where it all began

Retail Times

Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, is celebrating its 20th year since opening for business in 2003.