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Direct Chemist Outlet opens 100th store in Australia

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Established in 2006, the retailer operates in both metropolitan and regional areas and sells a variety of health and beauty products and services. The group’s acting GM, Irene Vergos, and managing pharmacist Loay Yousif cut the ribbon to commemorate the store.

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The Body Shop Australia facing ‘cashflow crisis’

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Some 20 stores in New Zealand are also affected, managed by the Australian business. The brand was founded in 1976 by the late Dame Anita Roddick who sold the business to L’Oreal in 2006 for £652 million, which later onsold it to Natura in 2017 for £880 million.

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Playboy owner to 100% acquire racy lingerie brand Honey Birdette

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Honey Birdette was first launched in 2006, when its first boutique opened in Brisbane, selling glamorous lingerie and adult toys. The acquisition will help the brand expand its leadership in the sexual wellness category and its shared sourcing and product design capabilities. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.

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Denim brand Ksubi to open first standalone store in London

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Originally called Tsubi, the brand quickly spread to London, debuting in a disused tube station in 2002, before being renamed Ksubi in 2006 following a trademark dispute.

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ARA – the voice of Australia’s retail community

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In October 2006, the state divisions of the ARA were abolished, and a new structure was created that saw the ARA become a true national organisation. We support members in training and development through the ARA Retail Institute , with recruitment through the ARA Talent Registry and with risk management through ARA Insurance.

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Liv Eat opens first South Australian restaurant

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She brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience to her new role, including 21 years as a restaurant general manager with Yum! Liv Eat was founded in 2006 and focuses on supporting local farmers and suppliers. This story was originally published on Franchise Executives.

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New Krispy Kreme ANZ CEO Nicola Steele started with chain at 19

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Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme Australia since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. Krispy Kreme ANZ has appointed Nicola Steele, who has been with the company since she was 19, as its new CEO, effective immediately.

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