Myer’s mess

Screen Shot 2015-03-27 at 9.04.02 amIn this issue of Inside Retail PREMIUM, we have a special focus on the baby and kids retail sector. But first, Myer just can’t seem to keep itself out of the headlines. This week, its new CEO, Richard Umbers, is looking at a messy legal challenge, with Inside Retail’s Jared Dickson having predicted trouble earlier this month.

Another topic that never seems to die is the penalty rates debate – South Australian has ignited opinions again – and not all are happy with the possible outcomes.

Red Rooster has introduced a raft of innovations to boost trade, and in our special Kids Retail Focus issue we report the tale of a now defunct chain, the turnaround of another, and a couple of expansions.

Jon Bird is back with the story of a celebrity blazing a trail with an honest to goodness retail business strategy, and in this month’s international column sportswear retailers are in the spotlight.

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