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Michel’s brand to be axed

Inside Retail

RFG acquired the business in 2007. Five years ago a Queensland court ruled RFG had breached Australian Consumer Law, successfully finding in favour of the franchisees claim they were misled in 2012 over quality and supplier agreements.

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Blackhawk Network shares 2025 gift card trends – and how retailers can benefit

Inside Retail

This shift is occurring against a backdrop of economic challenges and changing consumer behaviours, making gift cards an increasingly vital tool for both consumers and retailers. This growth reflects new consumer behaviours, with gift cards becoming an integral part of daily life for Australians. billion in 2028, up from $4.8

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How True Religion aims to be the latest Y2K-era brand to make a comeback

Inside Retail

By 2013, the company reached peak profit, when it hit $490 million in revenue, after nearly tripling sales between 2007 and 2012. So, what is driving the renewed consumer interest in True Religion today? The first major turnaround tactic was taking a step back to realise who True Religion’s ideal consumer base is today.

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Farewell cash, hello contactless: How retailers can keep up with consumers

Inside Retail

Covid has had a lasting impact on consumer behaviour and expectations of the bricks-and-mortar shopping experience have changed. According to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Consumer Payments Survey, cash had reduced from 69 per cent of transactions in 2007 to 27 per cent in 2019. They all want to use their card.

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Country Road brands to return to Myer after David Jones separation

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Woolworth Holdings bought a controlling interest in Country Road in 1998 and acquired Witchery Group in 2007 to create Country Road Group. Our businesses in Australia and New Zealand continued their positive momentum, notwithstanding the increased inflationary pressures faced by consumers during the period,” the company said in a filing.

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Officeworks MD: “Product trends are constantly evolving”

Inside Retail

Officeworks’ evolution Officeworks became part of Wesfarmers in November 2007 following the conglomerate’s acquisition of Coles Group by way of a scheme of arrangement. Another way Officeworks’ connects with consumers beyond the transacion is through its website.

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Pop Up code of practice extended through the next decade

Inside Retail

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission has given the greenlight to extend the Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice for another 10 years, which governs how pop-up stores are able to be implemented. Under the code, Australian companies are allowed to rent a space for pop up stores for a maximum of 180 days.

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