Carrie LaFrenz
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Australia
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COL ASX: Leah Weckert to take top job at Coles as Steven Cain retires
Mr Cain will retire as CEO on May 1 after five years with the company. → Read More
Anchorage Capital Partners snares David Jones
It is a Merry Christmas for the PE firm known for buying beaten down assets. → Read More
Dixon Advisory creditors back plan to end painful administration
But the saga continues with the US property fund URF and activist investor Nick Bolton. → Read More
New Healius CEO needs to win back investor trust
The pathology giant is also poised to name a new head of its Lumus Imaging who will start in January. → Read More
Move over Amazon Prime, here comes Wesfarmers-Disney
The giants in retailing and streaming have come together in the OnePass loyalty program’s first outside partnership. → Read More
Dixon Advisory creditors may reject deed of company arrangement
The former clients of Dixon Advisory might vote to liquidate the company so that investigations into the actions of its directors can be pursued. → Read More
Betty’s Burgers, Boost Juice owners post record 2022
PE-backed Retail Zoo says there are no plans to lift prices as the cost of beef, bacon and buns are falling. → Read More
David Jones’ 2022 profits crushed, sales slip
The South African owners are seeking to progress a sale of David Jones by next year. → Read More
Ramsay did ‘everything’ to get KKR over the line: chairman
The private hospital operators’ investors pressed Michael Siddle about why the deal with the private equity suitor fell over. → Read More
Bupa boss Hisham El-Ansary to step down
After nearly 15 years with the heath insurance and aged care giant, it was time to move on, says the outgoing CEO. → Read More
Solomon Lew’s pick wins seat on Myer board
Terry McCartney will join the board of the department store five years after Mr Lew bought back into Myer. → Read More
Will Ramsay sell its French assets?
Sources suggest that a restructure or a sell-off of its French assets is on the cards. → Read More
Travel makes a comeback and so does Strandbags
The near-100-year-old retailer, now called Strand, says sales are booming after a two-year COVID-19 induced hiatus. → Read More
JB Hi-Fi says cybersecurity is a top priority
Chief executive Terry Smart has told shareholders that in uncertain times shoppers will look for value after posting double-digit sales jump in Q1. → Read More
Metcash says sales have climbed 7.7pc so far this year
New chief executive Doug Jones kicked off the company’s two-day investor day in Adelaide on Monday. → Read More
Little Moons brings its TikTok-driven ice cream Down Under
More than 500 million views on TikTok has pushed this London-based mochi ice cream brand onto Australian shelves. → Read More
Healthscope boss Steven Rubic to step down
Greg Horan, the managing director of Brookfield’s private equity group, will take over from next week as CEO. → Read More
Bubs takes next step for permanent US presence
The Australian baby formula maker is one step closer to being in US grocery aisles indefinitely. → Read More
Premier Investments sales surge, but cautious on consumer headwinds
Solomon Lew’s retail business, which owns Smiggle and Just Jeans, revealed a special dividend and $50m buyback. → Read More
Rip Curl, Kathmandu owner rejoices in return of travel
CEO Michael Daly says given the popularity of staples such as puffer jackets and wetsuits, the retailer will be protected against any slowdown in consumer spending. → Read More