Premier Investments
Opinion
Earnings season
Top of Solomon Lew’s hit list – the government and executive defectors
The retail billionaire joins a long list of big-end-of-town businessmen who have taken issue with how Labor is performing.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Latest
Solly Lew delays Smiggle, Peter Alexander spin-off amid Myer talks
The billionaire rag-trader has his hands full amid a potential acquisition by Myer of five of its brands and a stoush with Smiggle’s ex-boss.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Billionaires
Is this what revenge looks like in retail billionaire land?
The Solomon Lew camp has taken a big swing sacking John Cheston, who was poached a few months ago by billionaire retailer Brett Blundy.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Retail
Spin off and conquer: Solly Lew’s global plan for Smiggle and Peter Alexander
The retail billionaire’s end game appears to go beyond just growing these Australian businesses internationally. Rather, it is a plan to establish each as global brands.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Updated
Mergers & acquisitions
Smiggle, Peter Alexander slated to become standalone companies in 2025
The popular stationery and sleepwear brands are set to be spun out of Premier Investment’s stable of brands next year.
- by Jessica Yun
‘Retailers cannot discount forever’: Will mega-sales and deals be back in 2024?
This year’s Black Friday deals were some of the best that Australia’s ever seen. But it’s uncertain if retailers can offer the same next year, as discounts eat into margins.
- by Jessica Yun
Smiggle, Peter Alexander billionaire owner Solly Lew urges ‘tax cuts for the working class’
Premier Investments’ chairman Solomon Lew called for federal assistance for consumers, as he notched record sales during Black Friday and lifted earnings expectations.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Solomon Lew
Lew playing the long game with Myer’s board of directors
Now that Solomon Lew has started exercising power within Myer, shareholders will be expecting him to make a difference.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Updated
Earnings season
Conditions are tough at home, but ambitions are global for Smiggle and Peter Alexander
The Smiggle and Peter Alexander owner is pushing forward with the goal of getting international recognition for its consumer brands.
- by Emma Koehn
Why Premier Investments break-up won’t be Solly Lew’s last deal
It’s a weakness for retail billionaire Solly Lew, one which he identified in himself: the desire always for one more deal.
- by Anne Hyland
Smiggle and Peter Alexander could be headed for an overhaul
Solomon Lew’s Premier Investments, owner of some of Australia’s most-well known retail brands, has announced the surprise exit of its CEO while confirming it is contemplating a demerger.
- by Emma Koehn
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/pmv-183