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Carvela, one of the major footwear brands that was stocked at @DavidJonesStore, will launch its own stores in Australia following the collapse of the iconic department-store chain.  https://t.co/D6vlXnmpDM

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FTI Consulting is set to close half of @DavidJonesStore’ 38-store network following its placement into voluntary administration and receivership.
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@JBHiFi has appointed Tania Garonzi as the incoming MD of consumer electronics and home appliance retailer The Good Guys. https://t.co/TBLkMOxtVA

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Storied Australian retailer Cue Clothing Co has been rescued from receivership following its sale to former Myer chairman Bill Wavish, according to reports from The Australian Financial Review (AFR). https://t.co/H5M9SttgkT

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The country’s first luxury fragrance house is opening a flagship boutique in Sydney’s Strand Arcade this December. https://t.co/xp5VCAKuOG

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Global Fashion Group’s online retailer @theiconicau saw a modest quarterly uplift in its sales volume after adding a raft of brands to its platform.
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@ChemistWhouse has officially entered the UK with a store opening in Harrow, London, following a deal formed by its parent company, Sigma Healthcare. https://t.co/EKXgxlQJDs

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A small business and supplier to @DavidJonesStore has shared how “incredibly disappointing” the news of the department store’s collapse is, with invoices dating back to April remaining unfulfilled. https://t.co/7okBGqU5Vx

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Entries are officially open for the Inside Retail Retailer Awards 2027. Explore the 11 categories, select the one that fits your achievements, review the judging criteria, and complete your submission online.

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@DJsOnnline has entered voluntary administration and receivership for the first time in its 188-year history.

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KMD Brands, the ailing owner of @KathmanduGear, Rip Curl and Oboz, has entered advanced talks with US-based brand management giant Bluestar Alliance over a potential takeover. https://t.co/hiNRJIYPBG

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@Optus Retail is back-paying 3744 current and former employees it underpaid over $7.8 million. https://t.co/CcQAzEngqW

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Footwear retailer Betts has emerged from voluntary administration following a $13.3 million rescue deal by the family behind the 134-year-old company. https://t.co/zzRzKpTTHF

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Fashion retailer @hm Australia has paid $138,600 in penalties for children’s clothing that did not comply with required fire hazard warning labels.
https://t.co/egncZd9U22

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@Coles has fallen behind its rival @woolworths at the start of fiscal 2027, with the supermarket giant ringing alarm bells for investors about the ongoing challenges it faces leading into Christmas. https://t.co/gbpenKBGIj

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@Haighs1915 is growing its Brisbane retail presence, with two new stores set to open at Westfield Chermside and Westfield Carindale.
https://t.co/uUmwL8fy71

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Supermarket giant @woolworths is “pleased” with the positive momentum on its balance sheet, as continued efforts to improve value have driven sales growth. https://t.co/9cznt5YRbM

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Talk of storied department store retailer @DavidJonesStore being “on the brink” is continuing apace, following months of delayed supplier payments, brand exits and an emergency lending facility with Hilco Global. https://t.co/UoNK6Pl60v

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🏆 Nominations are officially OPEN for the Retailer Awards 2027.

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