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Kmart reveals leadership transition as MD Ian Bailey retires

Inside Retail

Spaseska started her career at Wesfarmers as a business development analyst in April 2008. She has been appointed as deputy MD of Kmart, effective today and assuming the MD role on April 1. “Aleks brings deep knowledge of the Kmart and Target businesses together with strong commercial acumen.”

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Aje trims head office workforce

Inside Retail

Founded in Melbourne in 2008, Aje now has stores across Australia and New Zealand and an e-commerce site for international orders. .” The workforce reduction came a year after the company restructured, combining its Aje, Aje Athletica and Ikkari brands into a new company called Aje Collective.

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Myer seeks to merge with Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands

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Myer proposes an all-scrip merger in which it would acquire Premier’s Apparel Brands – previously called the Just Group before Premier acquired the business in 2008 – in exchange for the issue of new Myer shares to Premier. The proposal is non-binding, indicative and conditional.

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Grown Alchemist taken private as L’Occitane sells stake to former CEO

Inside Retail

Founded in Australia in 2008 by Melbourne siblings, Jeremy and Keston Muijis, Grown Alchemist has a presence in more than 40 countries. .” The brand will be headquartered in London. Grown Alchemist said the move will help it accelerate growth and drive development in key markets including North America and China.

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ACCC to conduct enquiry on Australian supermarkets’ pricing and competition

Inside Retail

The ACCC will examine competition in the supermarket sector and how it has evolved since the previous inquiry in 2008. The investigation will include the pricing practices of the supermarkets and the relationship between wholesale – including farmgate and retail prices.

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Propel Group to sell Driza-Bone business

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Driza-Bone, acquired by Propel Group in 2008, was merged with country apparel retailer RB Sellars in 2017. Propel Group is selling its water-resistant coat and apparel brand Driza-Bone to billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart via her S Kidman and Co pastoral company. The brand marked its 125th-anniversary this year. “We

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David M Robinson expands its presence at Liverpool ONE with opening of OMEGA boutique

Retail Focus

Spanning 2,000 sq ft, the new Omega store will complement the existing DMR boutique on South John Street, which has operated at Liverpool ONE since the destination launched in 2008. .