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Michel’s brand to be axed

Inside Retail

In light of this assessment, we are engaging with all Michels Patisserie franchise partners to explore the opportunity for them to convert their business to the Gloria Jeans brand, or where that outcome is not feasible, the Donut King brand. RFG acquired the business in 2007.

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

Inside Retail

Moving towards digital wallets and micro-gifting Australia’s rapid shift towards a cashless society is evident, with cash accounting for only 13 per cent of all payments in 2022, down from 70 per cent in 2007. In its place, digital payments are rising, with digital wallet transactions totalling $126 billion in FY23.

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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. D’Arcy explained that content produced by Team True has an engagement rate that is five times the size of the brand’s regular content.

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Michel’s brand to be axed

Inside Retail

In light of this assessment, we are engaging with all Michels Patisserie franchise partners to explore the opportunity for them to convert their business to the Gloria Jeans brand, or where that outcome is not feasible, the Donut King brand. RFG acquired the business in 2007.

Form 200
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LSKD appoints first chief retail officer as part of its “audacious” growth plan

Inside Retail

It was founded in 2007 by Jason Daniel and now has eight retail stores in Australia, one in San Diego, US , with two new stores coming soon. Speaking about her appointment, Shaughnessy said she is excited to bring her online community experience to life in stores for LSKD.

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Exclusive: Milligram founder Scott Druce talks new global role at Typo

Inside Retail

I didn’t even have a CV,” said Scott Druce, founder of the upscale Australian stationery chain Milligram, who recently announced his departure from the business he started in 2007. I’m still very much in love with Milligram and engaged with it. When you start a business, a lot of your blood, sweat and tears go into it.

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Zoopla rebrands to show the “complexity of the home buying process”

Design Week

Zoopla was established in 2007 as a property platform for buyers, sellers, renters and landlords. “When Zoopla launched in 2007, it was the original prop tech distruptor but the brand needed to evolve to support its huge plans for the product and digital experience,” he says. Journey Lines.

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