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Noni B, Millers fashion chains to shut with 900 jobs gone
The closure of the last two brands in the Mosaic portfolio comes less than a week after the Rivers label was wound up. All up, 2800 staff have been cut.
- Carrie LaFrenz
August 2021
Crocs takes Rivers owner to court over alleged copycat clog
Mosaic Brands says the claim is without merit and will fight Crocs in court.
- Max Mason
June 2020
'Whistleblower' accuses Noni B owner of mass privacy breach
Fashion retailer Mosaic Brands, owner of Noni B, has been accused of jeopardising the data of 4.6 million customers and breaching spam laws in a court action.
- David Marin-Guzman
May 2020
Noni B, Rockmans stores to reopen, owner flags full-year loss
Mosaic Brands, the specialty fashion retailer with about 1400 stores across Australia including Millers, Rivers and Katies Autograph, says it will start progressively reopening its shops from next week.
- Carrie LaFrenz
February 2020
Mosaic Brands postpones dividend after fires, virus
The owner of womenswear brands Noni B and Katies fears COVID-19 could disrupt one of its biggest trading periods, Mother's Day.
- Sue Mitchell
City Chic withholds dividend despite growth
The plus-sized retailer expects to grow same-store sales even though the coronavirus could squeeze stock levels in the June quarter.
- Sue Mitchell
January 2020
PAS Group earnings to fall at least 40pc despite sales rebound
The women's wear retailer expects underlying earnings to fall 40-48 per cent in the December-half despite a rebound in retail sales.
- Sue Mitchell
Beacon Lighting profit hit by weaker $A, bushfires
The lighting retailer has warned that underlying first-half profits will fall about 22 per cent as sales and margins come under pressure.
- Sue Mitchell
How a not-for-profit is helping retailers deal with excess stock
Thread Together is the partner of choice for retailers struggling to find better homes for millions of tonnes of unsold clothing that would otherwise be dumped.
- Sue Mitchell
Mosaic shares tumble on bushfire update
The fashion retailer, formerly known as Noni B, warned investors the nation's bushfires have forced sales down 8 per cent and hit more than 440 stores.
- Lucas Baird
November 2019
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EziBuy sale throws SurfStitch payout in disarray
The lawyer acting for the plaintiffs in the SurfStitch class action says he was ''left in the dark'' about the recent sale of EziBuy by investment company Alceon Group, and the sale could affect the damages his clients receive.
- Carrie LaFrenz
Noni B's EziBuy deal raises questions for SurfStitch investors
The sale of EziBuy to Noni B has thrown into doubt potential returns to former shareholders of online surfwear retailer SurfStitch.
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- Sue Mitchell
October 2019
Clothing industry in decline as conscious consumers cut back
Clothing volumes are starting to peak, while prices are likely to keep falling.
- Sue Mitchell
August 2019
What small-cap fund managers are buying
With the market divided into soaring stocks and many in the doldrums, these are the small to mid-cap stocks favoured by professional investors.
- Tony Featherstone
July 2019
Alceon builds more LEGO stores
The popular LEGO Master TV show has been a boon for Alceon Group, which plans to open 20 stand-alone LEGO stores.
- Sue Mitchell
June 2019
Ginger & Smart sells control to Noni B owner
Upmarket fashion label Ginger & Smart is aiming to boost sales by up to five times after selling a majority interest to private equity-backed Alceon Retail Group.
- Sue Mitchell
April 2019
Oaktree and Alceon snap up Decor and Willow brands
The iconic housewares brands have been acquired by the private equity investors who own Billabong and Noni B.
- Sue Mitchell
Union refusal vetoes Noni B agreement
Unions' refusal to sign off on Noni B's new workplace agreement has sunk the deal, likely preventing the retailer from locking in penalty-rate cuts.
- David Marin-Guzman
February 2019
City Chic declares special dividend after lifting net profit 35pc
City Chic shares hit a nine year high after the plus-size retailer rewarded shareholders with a special dividend.
- Updated
- Sue Mitchell
Noni B investor Alceon partners with Lego Group to open stand-alone Lego stores
Alceon Group has snared the rights to open stand-alone Lego stores under a partnership with the toy brand's Danish owner.
- Updated
- Sue Mitchell