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Contents

News bites
Aesop sold to L ’ Oreal ; BWX Australian operations in voluntary administration ; Milkrun and CoLab collapse amid food delivery woes ; Book Depository shuts ; Myer and Premier Investments see rising profits .
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A retail expert attends the NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City , and reports on cool activations from major sportswear brands .
Retailer Awards 2023
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5 minutes with James Chan , Reebok
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Recognising and celebrating the retailers at the top of their game .
We speak to Reebok ’ s head of marketing in the Pacific region about the brand ’ s plans for growth and what ’ s enabled him to “ push the envelope ”.
Autonomous mobile robots
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Why major retailers including Officeworks and The Iconic are investing heavily in AMRs .
Five standout stores
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Step inside the stunning new stores that captured our imagination in the last quarter .
Special Report : Rising stars of retail
Celebrating the industry ’ s emerging talents and future leaders .
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How to take bricks-and-mortar to the next level
Tips for retailers to create memorable experiences to attract and retain customers .
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The next role
Redundancies have been on the rise in retail . Here are some tips and strategies to consider to make the next career move your best one yet .
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Cover story : Clothing The Gaps
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Business toolbox
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Co-founder and CEO Laura Thompson discusses why the influential brand is leading with values , and how this approach is driving commercial success and positive outcomes .
Q & A with Mud Australia , founder and CEO Shelley Simpson ; new bill seeks to address on the gender pay gap ; minorities held back from leadership roles due to discrimination .
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