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Openings & closings

Flannerys Organic & Wholefoods Market expands NSW footprint
The brand was originally established as Mrs Flannerys.

Flannerys Organic & Wholefoods Market expands NSW footprint

Flannerys Organic & Wholefoods Market is continuing its expansion across NSW with the opening of a store in Sydney’s Neutral Bay on Friday.  The store, located at Shop 15, Theo’s Arcade on Military Road...
Lark Distilling Co launches Sydney airport pop-up
Lactalis to shut South Brisbane facility, costing up to 200 jobs
Bega Group to wind down peanut processing business in Australia
Paramount Retail unveils new iteration of Bottle Stop at Newport

Openings & closings Archives

Normanby Fine Wine & Spirits

Normanby Fine Wine & Spirits debuts in Auckland with a twist on wine retail

The store features more than 1300 wines, spirits, sakes, and craft beers.
bondi wash

Bondi Wash founder plants global roots with Seoul flagship store

Bondi Wash opens first international flagship store in Seoul Korea.
Image of Mike Smith, founder of Zero Co, lying in waste during a clean up.

Sustainable goods brand Zero Co to close after six years

The founder said he could not identify a pathway to profitability.
Costco Bigstock image

How Costco’s new warehouse is a key move in its Australian expansion strategy

The retailer's new Ardeer store in Melbourne features 16,000 square metres of floor space and plenty of 'wow' products.
Christelle Young Using Matcha Whisk

T2 managing director talks experiential retail, innovation and what’s next

Christelle Young, managing director of T2, leads the company’s strategic growth and sustainability efforts.
Koko Black Chadstone Flagship

Koko Black opens flagship store in Chadstone

The store introduces several new elements, including an interactive macadamia station.
The Market Pavilion

Chadstone opens massive food precinct

The Market Pavilion also has everything from a fishmonger to a florist as well as fine dining spots. 
japanese food

Muji to open food market pop up in Sydney

The event will feature five independent food brands from Melbourne and Sydney.
Trung Nguyen Legend store

Vietnamese coffee chain Trung Nguyen to launch first store in Australia 

The store will be located on Melbourne's Courtney Street.

‘Not just another beauty store’: Adore Beauty CEO on entering a crowded market

"A lot of people's job descriptions had to be reshaped, so we’ve spent a lot of time focusing on the back-end."
Toby's Estate exterior

Toby’s Estate opens flagship cafe in Melbourne 

The store offers an array of high-end coffees.
atomica store exterior

Wesfarmers to launch cosmetics retail chain, Atomica

"We saw an opportunity for an affordable and accessible beauty-focused retail offer."
An interior of Noosa Chocolate Factory

Noosa Chocolate Factory revamps its Adelaide location 

The launch comes after Noosa Chocolate's new site in Brisbane Arcade. 
Mock up image of Adore beauty store shopfront

How Adore Beauty stores can compete in a crowded beauty market: Retail expert

A retail expert discusses what will differentiate Adore Beauty boutiques.

The Reject Shop plans more stores as sales surge

The store openings are part of a strategy to improve sales and gross profit margin.