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Strong boost in Australian retail sales in October, says ABS data

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billion, while clothing, footwear and accessories increased 1.7 Cafes, restaurants, and takeaways grew 2.3 per cent to $5.48 per cent to $3.02 billion, and department stores climbed 0.4 per cent to $1.91 ” The post Strong boost in Australian retail sales in October, says ABS data appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Rag & Bone opens Sydney flagship store

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Located at 31-33 Knox Street, the new store features a curated selection of menswear and womenswear collections, including tailored jackets, modern denim, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. ” The new store offers exclusive promotions, including gifts with purchases and complimentary beverages during the opening week. .

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Lululemon’s ANZ boss talks menswear, personalisation and a new, premium flagship

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Mirroring the success of our Brookfield Place store in Sydney, we wanted to bring a broader assortment, elevated experience and bespoke touches like accessory personalisation to this diverse guest base. PT: We are fortunate to have numerous iconic products in our product line that our guests seek out. IR: Let’s chat, shoes.

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Michael Hill sales rise in first 14 weeks

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“I’m particularly excited about the launch of our new Pendant Bar concept, providing a unique gifting proposition for Christmas … I’m confident that we are well-placed for the critical Christmas trading period.”

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Smiggle loses its giggle, dragging down Premier’s profit

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Meanwhile, sales at the stationery and gift chain Smiggle dived 14.5 At Peter Alexander, sales rose 6.6 per cent to a record $297.7 This excluded the results of the recently launched Peter Alexander UK business. per cent to $157.3

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Mosaic Brands unlikely to repay suppliers and landlords

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A further $242 million is owed to unsecured creditors, including suppliers and landlords and that figure excludes items such as gift card obligations and claims by landlords for breaches of lease agreements.

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More to love: The evolution of Valentine’s Day offers opportunities for brands

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While traditional celebrations like romantic dinners out and gifts of flowers, chocolates and jewellery remain prevalent or even dominant, there is a noticeable shift towards more personalised and experience-based celebrations. Categories for Valentines Day gifting have, therefore, been gradually expanding.

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