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Billionaire Lew’s long game at skate group Globe

Retail billionaire Solomon Lew cleaned up with a $190 million profit when his 16-year stand-off with Country Road ended earlier this year.

Simon Evans
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Retail billionaire Solomon Lew cleaned up with a $190 million profit when his 16-year stand-off with Country Road ended earlier this year.

But there is unfinished business with another ASX-listed entity, skateboard and streetwear group Globe International . Mr Lew has held onto a stake for a period approaching similarly epic proportions.

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Simon Evans writes on business specialising in retail, manufacturing, beverages, mining and M&A. He is based in Adelaide. Connect with Simon on Twitter. Email Simon at simon.evans@afr.com

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