A sneak peek at what’s featured in tomorrow’s edition of Inside Retail Weekly…

OPINION: Myer, Umbers and the long goodbye

It may have been Valentine’s Day last week, but there’s no love lost between Richard Umbers and Myer, after the two ended their tumultuous relationship, a month short of three years.

NEWS: Iconic footwear label steps into Sydney

The legendary Dr Martens will be opening its first Australian store in Pitt Street Mall in Sydney next week.

NEWS: New daigou group targets backlash

An association specifically aimed at Chinese resellers in Australia has launched this week in an effort to combat negative perceptions of daigou.

FROM THE SOURCE: Talita Estelle, Esther and Co

We chat with the founder of the online lifestyle retailer about the challenges of delivery, bricks-and-mortar versus online and future global expansion.

FEATURE: The future of department stores

From Myer to Big W and Target, local department store giants are in desperate need of a makeover.

FEATURE: The ones to watch

Our pick of 10 innovative local and international brands to keep on your radar this year.

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