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Platypus opens 200th store, promises 30 more by June

Inside Retail

Platypus, which was acquired by Accent Group in 2007, currently has 167 stores in Australia and 34 in New Zealand. Platypus continues to be at the forefront of young trends, continually leading the market with important brands such as Dr Martens, Vans, New Balance, Converse, Crocs, and Adidas.

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Why the Kmart-Target back end merger has been a decade in the making

Inside Retail

Chop and change Acquired in 2007 along with Coles and Kmart, Target started off in a strong position in Wesfarmers’ stable. Under her leadership the business balanced out, but the damage to its reputation as being a leader in the accessible fashion space had been done.

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How to make cashless pay off for you

Inside Retail

Data from the Reserve Bank of Australia suggests that, nowadays, cash is used for only 16 per cent of in-person transactions, down from about 70 per cent in 2007. Also, given the current climate of diminished trust in retailers, it is crucial to find a balance between maintaining consumer trust and protecting profit margins.

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Bunnings MD Mike Schneider: “I have the best retail job in the country”

Inside Retail

You know, my routine is no routine and I really struggled with my first executive appointment at Bunnings was 2007. The danger when you work from home is that ‘working from home’ becomes ‘living at work’, and you gotta be really careful to sort of strike that balance. I became general manager of the operations network.

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DixonBaxi unifies Hulu’s identity in rebrand

Design Week

Founded in 2007, US-based Hulu is a video on demand subscription service, akin to Netflix or Amazon Prime. For this reason, while the Hulu logo is “always proudly green” across the whole brand, balance has been added elsewhere.

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Green Furniture Concept transforms public space with nature-inspired design

Design Wanted

Turning spaces into places since 2007, Green Furniture Concept designs to enhance the public landscape through straightforward pieces that appeal to a myriad of different users. “ We create zones and transitions, balance open space with hiding places (‘prospect and refuge’), and aim for variety in space and sensory experience.

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Fit-Out Powerlist 2024 –FINASI, Ranks 11th

Design Middleeast

Finasi began its operations in Dubai in 2007, by installing Italian-branded kitchens, wardrobes, and other furniture solutions. The joinery recently achieved FSC certification, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable and balanced growth, a milestone aligning with Finasi’s vision of creating a much fairer future.

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