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Hobby Lobby Raises Full-Timers’ Minimum Wage to $19.25 per Hour

Retail TouchPoints

For the 13 th time since 2009, when it first instituted its own “minimum wage” well above the federal minimum, Hobby Lobby has boosted pay for its full-time workers. The increase to $19.25 per hour will take effect Oct.

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Dion Lee to be wound up after receiving no ‘acceptable’ lifeline offer

Inside Retail

Founded in 2009 by then-Sydney-based designer Dion Lee, the unisex fashion brand has six stores in Australia and one in the US and is sold through 160 outlets globally. Dion Lee retail stores in Australia are expected to continue operating until late September or early October. Its online site will trade until early November, or later.

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Black Milk founder dies suddenly

Inside Retail

Lillis founded Black Milk Clothing in 2009 in Brisbane, Queensland. “BlackMilk is his legacy so also share your stories around what BlackMilk and this community means to you, and in doing so, help us celebrate the life of a true visionary and brilliant entrepreneur.”

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Dion Lee placed in voluntary administration

Inside Retail

Founded in 2009 by then-Sydney-based designer Dion Lee, it has six stores in Australia, one in the US, and is sold through 160 outlets globally. He added that it is still “too early” to comment on the details of the company’s financial position. The administrators are planning to operate the brand as a going concern at this time.

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Circuit City Plans to Curate Shop-in-Shops Using its Electronics Expertise

Retail TouchPoints

After it closed its last brick-and-mortar retail store in 2009, Circuit City launched a comeback in 2018 with an experiential ecommerce site. The integrations are slated to begin online and in select locations this year, with a more expansive rollout planned for 2024.

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Babyletto Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Store in LA Hometown

Retail TouchPoints

Since its launch in 2009, Babyletto has sold more than one million cribs and has extended its product reach through a network of major retail partners including Babylist, Crate & Kids, Pottery Barn Kids and Target. The flagship also offers a new white-glove delivery service.

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Lego appoints Justine McKenny as marketing chief for ANZ

Inside Retail

McKenny joined The Lego Group in 2009 and has been responsible for the development and execution of some of the brand’s biggest campaigns in the region. McKenny will lead the marketing team for the region and join the leadership team, reporting to Troy Taylor – VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand.

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