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A marriage of convenience? Myer’s acquisition of Premier’s apparel brands

Inside Retail

It could also potentially offer to divest its My Chemist and or the My Beauty Spot chains to focus on its format warehouse stores which are estimated to generate around 70 percent of sales from retail merchandise. The Premier brands could also provide the department stores with expanded merchandise range options.

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CEOs exit: The Reject Shop, Best & Less leaders step down

Inside Retail

The CEOs of two discount retail chains — The Reject Shop and Best & Less Group — have stepped down with immediate effect today citing personal reasons. Bishop joined the company after terms as director of merchandise & marketing at Bunnings, and as COO at Officeworks.

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“A big vote of confidence”: Why Walmart’s store upgrades are key

Inside Retail

As Neil Saunders, managing director and retail analyst at GlobalData, told Inside Retail , “Having produced a string of good numbers over the past few years, Walmart is currently one of the stars of the retail market.” However, not everything has been coming up roses for the mass retailer.

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Dymocks will add 20+ new stores in three-year plan

Inside Retail

As part of the growth strategy Newman is currently recruiting for a dedicated franchise development manager and the brand will exhibit at the Melbourne and Brisbane Franchising & Business Opportunities Expos in August and October this year. How we merchandise is vital.”. Store growth and profitability.

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Surveillance and Strobe Lights: Walmart, Target and Other Major Retailers Level Up Their Loss Prevention

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Mass merchants and major retail chains are reaching deeper into their bag of tricks this year to prevent holiday shoplifting. The new anti-crime measures have industry observers warning about their effect on shoppers. People planning to shop in stores will not want to go in to these locked and over-secured stores.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Best and Less, The Reject Shop CEOs depart By Rakshnna Pattabiraman The CEOs of two discount retail chains — The Reject Shop and Best & Less Group — have stepped down with immediate effect today citing personal reasons. At Best & Less, Jason Murray will remain in charge as executive chair until a new CEO is recruited.

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Former Nike exec Blanca Gonzalez shares her secret to building a successful team

Inside Retail

Blanca Gonzalez has led merchandising and brand management for top brands including Nike and Lululemon throughout the course of her career. Today, she is the senior vice president and general manager for WSS, a nationally recognised shoe retail chain , and Foot Locker.

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