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L’Occitane welcomes new global CEO
Hong Kong-listed beauty business The L’Occitane Group has appointed Andre J Hoffmann as its new CEO, taking over from Re...
Retail appointments of the week
Macpac CEO steps down, Priceline GM takes over; Former Myer CEO Richard Umbers’ new role; L’Occitane appoints new global...
Class is in session: Get schooled on skincare at MECCAversity
Beauty retail giant Mecca has democratised its education and learning platform with the launch of MECCAversity since Cov...
How Noonie’s world-first ‘padsicles’ are smashing post-pregnancy taboos
Despite pregnancy and childbirth being a natural part of life, women’s postpartum recovery experiences are often swept u...
Sci-fi, CGI and Seinfeld: Introducing Eugene Leung, designer, Injury
Whether it’s composing electronic music or pulling together a CGI fashion show, multi-disciplinary artist and Injury des...
Q&A: How Rationale is taking Australian luxury beauty to the world
we chat with CEO Shamini Rajarethnam about the challenges of going global during a pandemic and the brand’s recent partn...
Females to the front: Women retail leaders share insights from the top
Successful women in retail chat about their business heroes, the best career advice they've ever received and the experi...
More than skin deep: Why I love working at Mecca as a skincare expert
As any savvy beauty retailer knows, selling skincare is about more than just reducing pores and busting blemishes, but b...
Why Dermalogica believes in the beauty of bricks-and-mortar
In the past year, skincare brand Dermalogica has evolved its bricks-and-mortar offering.
Q&A: Richard Murray reflects on 17 years at JB Hi-Fi
In this edited podcast conversation with Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retail Association, Murray reflects on his pr...
How cult brand Nasty Gal is continuing to ride the vintage wave
We chat with Nasty Gal’s commercial director, Kelly Byrne, about the brand’s first capsule collection under its sustaina...
VIDEO: How Skechers is hitting its stride
Combining style and function, iconic footwear brand Skechers first launched 30 years ago, but thanks to the recent rise ...
How Kathmandu plans to become the world’s most loved outdoor brand
From switching its focus on hardcore sporting adventures to inspiring joy in the great outdoors, Kathmandu is changing t...
The evolution of Aussie fashion: A chat with retail veteran David Briskin
Retail veteran David Briskin has enjoyed a long, successful career in Australian fashion, from founding accessories bran...
Demystifying beauty: A conversation with Deciem’s chief scientific officer
We chat with Prudvi Mohan Kaka about how he’s on a mission to bust common skincare myths.
Sweet dreams: How lifestyle brand Ettitude is taking the world to bed
Organic bamboo bedding brand Ettitude is continuing its international expansion and growing its innovative product offer...
Why Ella Baché CEO Pippa Hallas trekked in the desert with her customers
We chat with Hallas about leadership, her favourite retailers and trekking in the desert with her customers.
REPORT | Rise up: The power of women in retail
From Mecca founder Jo Horgan to Kellogg’s managing director Esme Borgelt and Camper managing director Mawuse Ziegbe, we’...
6 most commonly overlooked business cost savings
In a quest to cut costs, many businesses inadvertently leave money on the table by overlooking legitimate savings or cha...
Q&A with Jodi Bricker, Quay Australia
Retail powerhouse Jodi Bricker is CEO of Quay Australia and passionate about supporting and mentoring females in the wor...