Australian Retailers Urged to Lift Their Game in 2017
It has been a testing year for Australian Retailers with some of our best-known brands not making it through 2016. The importance of understanding the market, listening to consumers, and getting the pricing right is more crucial now than ever before with so many competitors. An interesting read from news.com.au that we thought we would share;
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Forever New Signs new Partnership with The Iconic
Recruit Career Consult loves finding exceptional talent nationwide for Forever New, and we wanted to share their exciting news released today. A partnership has been signed with The Iconic that will see Forever New exposed to the Etailer's 10 million visits per month.
Article sourced from Ragtrader:
Forever New has signed on to one of Australia's largest online fashion ...
Macy’s Department Stores & IBM – A Partnership of Artificial Intelligence!
In an exciting report released yesterday, shoppers will soon be able to talk to an artificial intelligence powered digital assistant while walking through Macy's! All this is thanks to IBM Watson, IBM's centrepiece of their new artificial intelligence push. Imagine being able to ask where you can find an exact item in store and be taken ...
New Partnership – Myer & British Department Store, John Lewis
One of Britain's leading premium department store groups, John Lewis, have signed a partnership with Myer and are heading to Australia. By the end of the year, the department store within a department store concept will open up first in Warringah Mall, NSW followed by rapid expansion across a further five shopping centres across the country.
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When the Hunt for Talent Gets Messy – Just Group Suing Departing CFO
Just Group have recently launched legal action against their recently departed CFO, Nicole Peck, after she was poached by rival, Cotton On Group. Just Group is seeking an injunction which will see Ms Peck unable to work for its competitor for a period of 24 months.
Recent article sourced from The Age:
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Big W CEO Sacks Buyers in a Bold Move to Reshape the Brand
Big W CEO, Sally MacDonald slashed Buying staff and restructured their overseas sourcing last week. In a move that will significantly reduce costs, boost earnings and accelerate their shift towards becoming a 'product and design led retailer', 40 Buyers and Assistant Buyers were affected.
Article source: WA Today
Big W boss Sally Macdonald has pre-empted a strategic review ...
Myer to Add City Chic to Their Growing Portfolio of Brands
Specialty Fashion Group announced today the partnership agreement with Myer and one of their brands, City Chic. They are expected to roll-out 30 womenswear locations within Myer stores across the country, with an initial 14 concessions starting this week.
Content from 4-Traders.com:
ASX Announcement 12th April 2016 Specialty Fashion Group Announces City Chic Brand Destination Roll-out into Myer
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Zara – The Unstoppable Global Sales Machine
Sales climbed an additional 15.4% in 2015 for Zara and an additional 330 stores in 56 markets were added to the retail giant's portfolio last year, bringing it's total number of retail stores to 7,013. Zara is proving to be an unstoppable sales machine, and this year their focus will shift to e-commerce with slower openings ...
Recruit Career Consult – Hot Candidates, March 2016
For the best talent across all levels in retail, ensure you look at our latest Hot Candidates list and reach out! We have outstanding talent at GM, National Retail Manager, Marketing Manager, Regional / State Managers in NSW & VIC, Buyer, Merchandise Planner and more.
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Guy Russo Promoted to Manage Kmart & Target
In what is a really interesting twist to news today, Wesfarmers have confirmed the promotion of Guy Russo to manage both Kmart and Target. Stuart Machin (current MD Target) will now report into Guy as they create the role as Chief Executive of Department Stores.
Article from the Australian Financial review:
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