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Retail

Woolworths CEO Under Pressure as David Jones Struggles

Two Australian non-executive directors resigned from David Jones last week, hot on the heels of CEO David Thomas, the third head of that business to leave in five years.

Fashion Week

Turbulent Times in Australian Retail

Heritage retailers and global e-tailers are locked in battle for the Australian consumer, pitting old guard against new guard while fashion brands get caught in the crossfire.

Retail

Woolworths May Sell Two David Jones Stores in Revamp Efforts

Woolworths Holdings Ltd., the South African food and clothing retailer which bought David Jones last year, may sell two of the Australian retailer’s sites as it looks to revamp other stores in central business districts.

Global Markets

Putting Africa on the Fashion Map

As both a source of production and a consumer market, Africa is poorly integrated into the global fashion system, leading to lost business opportunity.

Sustainability

Woolworths Hires Rapper Pharrell to ’Make Sustainability Cool’

South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd. has appointed Pharrell Williams as style director for sustainability-focused projects in Africa.

News & Analysis

South Africa's Woolworths Takes on Zara and H&M With Australian Bid

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Woolworths Holdings Ltd. of South Africa is using a $2 billion takeover of Australia's David Jones Ltd. to challenge

Company Snapshot

The veteran retailer leads South Africa's largest department store and oversaw its acquisition of Australia's David Jones chain.

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The News in Brief

Apparel Maker Faherty Explores Selling Minority Stake

The New York-based company has tapped a financial adviser as it seeks to solicit interest from potential investors including private equity firms and family offices, according to people familiar with the matter.

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