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.

https://www.businessday.com.au/business/retails-a-wild-ride-in-uncertain…

And getting tougher.

https://www.smartcompany.com.au/retail/051305-american-fashion-retailer-…

Wonder if Launa's got any rabbits to pull outta her booger board bag?

https://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.