Retailers ‘beside themselves’ as Sydney reopens after three months

As “Freedom Day” kicks off, retailers are hoping three months of lockdown will encourage customers to get spending once more.

Lauren SamsFashion editor

Oct 11, 2021 – 5.00am

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Lisa Dempsey is “beside herself” that her three Sydney retail stores can reopen today after being closed for almost three months.

“I cannot explain how excited I am,” said the co-founder and co-owner of luxury fashion label Jac + Jack. “These past three months have been about preservation. To be able to reopen is thrilling, really.”

Lauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more.