article thumbnail

Officeworks, Recycle Mate team up in tech and accessories recovery plan

Inside Retail

With the partnership, all 169 Officeworks stores nationwide will be offered to those seeking to recycle computers, laptops, printers, ink cartridges, pens, and markers and other tech accessories through its free Bring it Back Program. “The program is community driven so the more people get involved, the better it gets for everyone.

article thumbnail

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

Inside Retail

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.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Rag & Bone opens Sydney flagship store

Inside Retail

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. Rag & Bone will celebrate the grand opening of its flagship store in Double Bay, Sydney on November 29.

article thumbnail

Puma plans job cuts as US demand weakens, outlook dims

Inside Retail

Chief financial officer Markus Neubrand announced plans to cut 500 jobs worldwide and close some unprofitable stores as part of a cost-cutting plan. The post Puma plans job cuts as US demand weakens, outlook dims appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. . “February was bad.

Planning 130
article thumbnail

Lego scraps plans to make bricks from recycled bottles

Inside Retail

Lego has scrapped its plans to make its bricks from recycled bottles after discovering the method does not reduce emissions and, when adopted at scale, would leave a higher carbon footprint. The post Lego scraps plans to make bricks from recycled bottles appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

Planning 261
article thumbnail

Art and upcycling: How Casetify plans to reach 100 stores globally by 2025

Inside Retail

Following its store launch in Sydney earlier this year, Hong Kong-based tech accessories brand Casetify is planning to expand across Australia, as part of a larger goal of reaching 100 stores globally by 2025. We will continue to [bring] Australians tech accessory designs that best represent them.”

Art 246
article thumbnail

Mosaic to axe five brands in rescue plan: here’s the list

Inside Retail

The brands to be wound down are Rockmans, Autograph, Crossroads, W Lane and BeMe, as part of what Mosaic Brands CEO Erica Berchtold calls a Focus on Core plan. The post Mosaic to axe five brands in rescue plan: here’s the list appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

Planning 299