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Adore’s Ikou crosses border, opening first Melbourne store

Inside Retail

Naomi and Paul Whitfeld founded Ikou in 2007, and the company was acquired by Adore Beauty Group last year. According to Adore Beauty Group, the expansion is part of a plan to increase the national retail footprint to 25+ locations across the Adore Beauty and Ikou brands by 2027.

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Puma Names Long-Time Adidas Exec as New CEO

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Bumer, who has been with Puma since 2007, will oversee the brands sales subsidiaries as well as its global DTC and go-to-market organizations. Additionally, Puma has promoted Matthias Bumer, VP of Pumas Business Unit Teamsport, to Chief Commercial Officer of Puma SE, effective April 1, 2025.

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Michel’s brand to be axed

Inside Retail

RFG acquired the business in 2007. RFG to close Michels after 18 years of ownership Michels was founded by French pastry chef Michel Cattoen in Sydney in 1980. Eight years later the two Noels, Noel Carroll and Noel Roberts, bought the business and in 1990 launched the franchise model.

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Helping intensify Alo Yoga’s London expansion

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Founded in Los Angeles in 2007, Alo Yoga offers a stylish and comfortable selection of high-end activewear and loungewear, that is versatile and can be worn from studio to street, as well as offering a range of accessories and wellness products.

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UK F&B group buys 62 Australian airport stores

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SSP Group has been operating in Australia since 2007. “Our enlarged business in Australia will have the opportunity to become a regional centre of excellence.” The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of June, pending regulatory clearance and client consents.

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Platypus opens 200th store, promises 30 more by June

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Platypus, which was acquired by Accent Group in 2007, currently has 167 stores in Australia and 34 in New Zealand. Sneaker retailer Platypus has opened its 200th store, marking a “significant” milestone in the company’s history.

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Apple to pull the plug on iPod after 20 years

Inside Retail

The version that has been carried to date – the iPod Touch – was launched in 2007, the same year as the iPhone. The iPod has undergone several iterations since its inception featuring a scroll wheel, the capacity to store a 1000 songs and a 10-hour battery life. Apple stopped reporting iPod sales in 2015.

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