Myer board on collision course with billionaire shareholder

Myer board on collision course with billionaire shareholder

The department store operator’s board has pushed major shareholder Solomon Lew to put up or shut up on taking over the reins at the retailer.

  • byColin Kruger

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Myer boss tunes out the noise as strategy delivers

Myer boss tunes out the noise as strategy delivers

Reports of the death of department stores have been premature,says Myer CEO John King,who expects the company’s physical stores will give it an edge over digital-only businesses in the wake of the pandemic.

  • byEmma Koehn
Virgin teams up with Myer as it targets Qantas’ frequent flyers

Virgin teams up with Myer as it targets Qantas’ frequent flyers

The partnership will allow Virgin’s 10.9 million Velocity members to use their frequent flyer points to shop at the department store.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Myer used to be a fashion business. Now it’s dressing middle Australia

Myer used to be a fashion business. Now it’s dressing middle Australia

Following reports David Jones could be up for sale,what’s the future of fashion at our department stores?

  • byMelissa Singer
‘Economies of scale’:Retail experts revisit idea of Myer,DJs merger

‘Economies of scale’:Retail experts revisit idea of Myer,DJs merger

Speculation about a sale of David Jones has reignited talk of market consolidation,with Myer and David Jones living under the same roof.

  • byEmma Koehn
Solly Lew’s fresh interest in Myer hints at hidden value
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Retail

Solly Lew’s fresh interest in Myer hints at hidden value

As the Premier Investments boss once again ups his stake in the company,can his influence change the retailer?

  • byEmma Koehn
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Solly Lew increases stake in Myer,again

Solly Lew increases stake in Myer,again

The retail billionaire continued to build his stake in the department store he has pursued since 2017,just weeks after Myer flagged a profit turnaround.

  • byEmma Koehn
We’ve become a nation of shopaholics,but can it last?

We’ve become a nation of shopaholics,but can it last?

Australians have endured two years in which retail therapy was a rare bright spot. Now there’s a chorus saying it must stop eventually.

  • byEmma Koehn
Surprise sales surge at Myer tickles investors

Surprise sales surge at Myer tickles investors

The department store has revealed it will hit close to $3 billion in sales this year and post higher profits,as consumers amp up spending in store and online.

  • byEmma Koehn
Major retailers call for wage increase in line with inflation

Major retailers call for wage increase in line with inflation

In a significant departure from major employer lobbies,the industry body representing Coles and Woolworths is calling for wages to be increased in line with inflation.

  • byAngus Thompson
Shareholders rejoice at Myer’s dividend - but what will Solly Lew do?
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Retail

Shareholders rejoice at Myer’s dividend - but what will Solly Lew do?

Myer’s payout was a tiny morsel,but it sends a powerful message:The department store has made decent headway in improving sales and earnings. It leaves board nemesis Solly Lew in a bit of a pickle.

  • byElizabeth Knight