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Frasers Group makes takeover bid for Australia’s MySale

Inside Retail

Founded in 2007, MySale currently operates retail websites in four markets – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia – with its sites Oz/Sale, NZ/Sale, My/Sale and Sing/Sale. The retailer said there would be no changes to MySale’s current staff or management and that it would work with its executive team to make additional hires.

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Business ownership the dream for Australians; Specsavers makes it possible

Inside Retail

Through a phased learning journey over nine to 12 months, the PID program will provide you with the critical business management, optical knowledge and leadership skills required to successfully lead your own Specsavers business. I worked for a large retailer from 2007 to 2015. Your business, in a proven franchise model.

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

Inside Retail

This strategy allows for more efficient management of daily expenses while setting aside funds for those essential enjoyable moments. For retailers, this trend can lead to increased revenue and sales. In its place, digital payments are rising, with digital wallet transactions totalling $126 billion in FY23.

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Adairs MD and CEO Mark Ronan resigns

Inside Retail

Having joined Adairs as finance manager in September 2007, Ronan has transitioned over the years into merchandise planning manager, head of retail operations, and then COO until being appointed CEO in November 2016. Prior to joining Adairs, he was operations manager at Sovereign Hotel Group and finance manager at River Capital.

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“The timing is right”: Inside the $3bn beverage group launching in Oceania

Inside Retail

Since 2007, CCEP has produced and distributed Beam Suntory’s brand portfolio across Australia, which includes products such as Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark and Canadian Club, as well as a number of ready-to-drink options and non-alcoholic beverages. “So

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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. But while Target initially seemed to be in a strong position, there was a lack of stability and understanding of what made the business tick within its management ranks. We’ve done a lot of listening to customers.

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Officeworks MD: “Product trends are constantly evolving”

Inside Retail

Back to the future “ Product trends are constantly evolving,” Sarah Hunter, managing director of Officeworks, told 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.