PACIFIC BRANDS.
Yeah, I read that story with great interest, and not just because of the Billabong connection - John Pollaers is in the family tree.
Stu, its a proper apples vs apples comparison. Wasn't so long ago PBG bought the bulk of Globe's auxillary brands for ?60? mil . Mainly they are in the no frills socks n jocks, work wear etc field... but also obviously struggling.
tough times all round.
Yep, times're tough alright.
http://www.businessday.com.au/business/retails-a-wild-ride-in-uncertain-...
And getting tougher.
http://www.smartcompany.com.au/retail/051305-american-fashion-retailer-h...
Wonder if Launa's got any rabbits to pull outta her booger board bag?
http://www.theage.com.au/business/billabong-tpg-talks-progress-20120805-...
I thought show n' tell was tomorrow?
---Plus, the cash stimulus from the carbon tax rebates should also boost Kathmandu's coffers.---
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whaaaat, seriously, where do they get these fucken idiots who write these articles ?
True that, Sid.
But his point about, ah, “dis-intermediated†was interesting. I hadn't caught up with the fact that Big W de-ranged Bonds last year in favour of its house brand.
Jeebus, times really are tough right now. Hope Launa has imagination.
yep, bonds got completely taken out of the loop.
Billabong doesn't walk alone...
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/pacific-brands-slides-furt...