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MARCH 21, 2024

Jooste, aged 63, was charged for making false and misleading Steinhoff’s financial statements between 2014 and 2017, according to the Australian Financial Review (AFR). Previously, he was also fined $1.6 million for insider trading. The death took place at his home town in Hermanus.

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JANUARY 11, 2022

She was CEO from 2010 to 2014. Noble worked with McDonald’s for 31 years, expanding its network across the region, and focusing on product development, customer advocacy and working with franchisees.

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DECEMBER 10, 2023

Green Cup’s story began in 2014 when it opened its doors in South Yarra. Catering to a varied range of dietary choices including vegans, gluten-free persons, and raw food fans, the brand offers a variety of different menu items such as house-made peanut butter, smashed avocado toast options, and a range of healthy snacks.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

In 2014, the company acquired a 25 per cent equity interest in its New Zealand subsidiary and has now entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 75 per cent interest. Cash Converters’ MD, Sam Budiselik, said: “We continue to evaluate opportunities to invest our capital in a sensible way, to generate value for our shareholders.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Flora & Fauna (F&F) founder and CEO Julie Mathers has resigned from the eco-friendly online retail business she started in 2014 and sold to beauty and wellness business BWX less than a year ago. Mathers started Flora & Fauna in 2014 to help people make better choices for the planet. A model for purpose-driven leadership.

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APRIL 6, 2023

Daunt, who has served Aldi for more than 25 years, has been the CEO of Aldi Australia since 2014. McGrath, a veteran of discount supermarkets, has worked with Daunt for 17 years, while Schorn will relocate to Australia from Austria, where she was leading the Aldi business there. Prior to that, he was the group MD for the company.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Having worked at The Iconic, one of ANZ’s leading online fashion and lifestyle retailers, since 2014 as CFO, Acting CEO and currently COO, Lee oversees teams across different sectors, including finance, supply chain, operations and technology change programs.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Founded in 2014 in the South Melbourne Markets, Ena Pelly currently operates a direct-to-consumer website and 90 stockists around Australia, and is sold at David Jones and The Iconic. The collection is the result of three successful collaborations with Enright, the recently appointed EP Athleisure creative director.

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JUNE 2, 2021

H&M launched in Australia in 2014 and currently has 37 physical stores. “Regardless of this closure, our physical stores remain incredibly important to us. H&M Australia is continuing to grow and strengthen our portfolio,” he said. It launched an online store here last October.

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MAY 30, 2023

Kivari, founded in 2014 by Kirstin-Lee Keysers, offers coastal-inspired designs that merge feminine, elevated trends with craftsmanship. The Bondi Boutique is created to mirror Kivari’s ethos, with neutral tones, organic textures, and natural materials providing a modern and inviting ambience.

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JUNE 13, 2022

Bain invested $185 million to take a controlling interest from founder Janine Ellis in 2014. Since then, volatile trading conditions have discouraged multiple businesses from launching IPOs.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Dusk’s chairman, John Joyce, said King has developed an “excellent” exclusive team and has made an “invaluable” contribution since 2014. King will continue to oversee the company until August, at which point Dusk expects to have appointed a new CEO. Peter is a ‘team and company first leader,” Joyce said.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Hillberg joined SurfStitch as merchandise manager in 2014, before becoming general manager in 2015 and managing director in 2018. “The Alquemie Group remains in a very strong position with exciting plans for the future and a strong executive team that is focused on delivering growth.”.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Bain Captial bought a major stake in Retail Zoo in 2014 for about $185 million from The Riverside Company. Prior to Retail Zoo, Adamantem’s previous retail and consumer products investments include processed meats producer Hellers, professional sustainable haircare company NAK Hair, and horse feed and supplements manufacturer Hygain.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Optus hired these employees as retail consultants and store managers around Australia between January 2014 and March 2020. The backpayment includes more than $5.4 million in wages and entitlements and more than $2.4 million in superannuation and interest.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The Adelaide store marks Uniqlo’s 30th store after debuting in Australia in 2014. The Japanese retail giant is expanding its footprint into other markets including the US, Europe, China, South Korea and Singapore. Uniqlo announced the opening of its first physical pop-up store in Poland in August. .

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MAY 3, 2023

Mathers, who established Flora & Fauna in 2014, has teamed up with HealthPost, to register a new company in New Zealand called The Future Collective. Julie Mathers and a New Zealand-based online wellness retailer HealthPost have acquired the Flora & Fauna and Nourished Life brands from BWX, the beauty giant that collapsed a month ago.

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JANUARY 11, 2023

Copper Branch, which was founded in Montreal in 2014 and now has 50 locations in markets including Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and the US. Another sustainable food company, Impossible Foods , is looking to expand in the Asian market as consumer demand for sustainable food rises and environmental effect awareness increases.

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JUNE 2, 2021

H&M launched in Australia in 2014 and currently has 37 physical stores. “Regardless of this closure, our physical stores remain incredibly important to us. H&M Australia is continuing to grow and strengthen our portfolio,” he said. It launched an online store here last October. .

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Scentre Group chair Brian Schwartz said that since Allen’s appointment in 2014, he had built a strong organisation and culture focused on its people, the customer and communities. In an announcement today, the ASX-listed retail landlord’s board said Allen will be replaced by Elliott Rusanow who will assume the role on October 1.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In a joint venture with Oroton Group, the first Brooks Brothers store in Australia opened its doors in 2014 at Melbourne’s The Emporium and with a 2293sqft store. American fashion brand Brooks Brothers has relaunched in the Australian market with its new Autumn/ Winter 2023 collection.

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DECEMBER 18, 2022

Woolworths Holdings acquired David Jones in 2014 for $2.1 billion, and has reportedly been looking to sell the business for several months , after a tough few years for the retailer, including declining sales and a costly foray into food halls.

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JULY 26, 2023

Image source: Supplied Meanwhile, the concept store takes over the former Lindt Cafe at 53 in Martin Place, which was subject to a siege in 2014 that resulted in the tragic death of two individuals. On-demand tastings and events will be facilitated by wine-serving machines from Enomatic which will help in the preservation of premium wines.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

G’day USA to save the day After a tumultuous period of ownership changes between 2010 and 2014, Ksubi was offered a lifeline by LA-based investor Breakwater in 2014, which acquired the security and intellectual property of Ksubi and moved its operations to the US.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

million in superannuation between April 2014 and September 2020. Between November 2016 and December 2020, Politix underpaid about 850 employees with around $2.06 million in wages, plus $45,000 in superannuation. David Jones underpaid 2800 employees $480,000 in wages and $1.4

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

billion in 2014. Private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners is reportedly in the final stages of acquiring David Jones from Woolworths Holdings, the South African retail giant that bought the department store chain for $2.1

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

We would seek to recover underpayments due to breaches of the Lovisa Enterprise Agreement 2014, owed to current and former employees from 2016 to the current date.”. This includes team members, senior stylists, assistant store managers, store managers, inventory managers and any other in-store employees,” said the firm. “We

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JANUARY 18, 2023

After taking full control of the business in September 2014, Woolworth bought Politix two years later. Woolworth Holdings bought a controlling interest in Country Road in 1998 and acquired Witchery Group in 2007 to create Country Road Group.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Reinterpreting Icons room broadens out to spotlight the illustrious designers, artists and creative minds who reworked and transformed the Monogram in 1996 for its centenary, and again in 2014.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

billion that Woolworths Holdings paid for the business in 2014, though the sale to Anchorage does not include David Jones’ recently revamped Bourke Street flagship store, which is valued at around $250 million. In 2014, the firm bought a then-unprofitable Brand Collective from Pacific Brands. That is a fraction of the $2.1

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

Launched in 2014 by former digital strategist and account planner Ariel Kaye, Parachute is a minimalist brand designed with the millennial consumer in mind. With the increasing financial power of this generation of shoppers, opportunities for newer, trendier brands to tap into this space have exponentially opened up over the past decade.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

The judgement relates to packaging supply disputes between the two companies from 2014 to 2018. The court also ordered Gispac to pay Michael Hill’s appeal costs, but the initial trial costs, which the court has yet to further determine. The decision is subject to appeal within 28 days.

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A turnaround program was set in motion in 2014, focused on cost-cutting and trendier merchandise that abandoned its logo-centric designs to a certain extent. Long-time CEO Michael Jeffries was ousted from A&F at the end of 2014, and was eventually succeeded by Fran Horowitz in 2017. Repositioning to cater to older crowd.

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Th e store , whic h firs t opene d i n 2014 , span s ove r 50,00 0 sq. Located in the heart of London has undergone a complete overhaul with a modern, innovative, and sleek new look that brings the brand’s elevation strategy and fresh approach to the iconic retail space. an d wil l b e th e pinnacl e o f Sport s Direct’ s retai l offering.

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” Farchy is the founder and CEO of the Creative Mentor Network, an organisation set up in 2014 to help young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds find their way into the creative industry. . “But that’s what you get with a good mentorship and it can be the source of so much confidence.”

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Idema said WhatsApp, which Facebook bought for $19 billion in a landmark 2014 deal but which has been slow to monetize its features, was also excited about non-ad models like building software to help businesses to manage their services across Facebook’s apps.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Founded in Byron Bay in 2014, it has gained a cult following for its unique designs inspired by history, archaeology and ancient symbolism. Darren Gallant: Temple of the Sun first launched in late 2014. Temple of the Sun is a fine jewellery brand specialising in gold necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets.

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