Canadian brands flee Australia

 

IRP_1974blurWe’re used to hearing the stories of international brands hitting Australian shores, but here’s something different – someone leaving. In this week’s Inside Retail PREMIUM Claire Hibbit investigates the circumstances surrounding the collapse of three international brands after less than six months trade.

Still with internationals – what’s going on with Gap? The US retailer’s Australian licensing is in limbo following the severing of ties with the company that brought it here.

In other news, Emilia Terzon has an exclusive on the revitalisation of a Melbourne retail strip, and retailers are feeling the Christmas cheer, with a new report by Deloitte exclusive to Inside Retail PREMIUM painting a picture of what to expect in retail this festive season.

A Victorian town is shunning the trend away from bookshops, a camera chain is on the hunt for small acquisitions, and a convenience banner is exploring cafes in a bid to boost the sector.

Jon Bird looks at Angela Ahrendts’ rein at Burberry and the prospects of her new position, and in international news, a surprising brand has won the trust of consumers around the world.

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