Linda Reynolds has clapped back at suggestions the Aukus agreement would draw Australia into a war with China, instead insisting Australia had been at war with our largest trading partner for the better part of a decade.
Shoe retailer Betts has appointed an administrator to accelerate the closure of more than a dozen uneconomical stores nationwide in pursuit of returning the dynasty to profitability.
The 134-year-old family footwear-retailer-turned-women’s-wear brand has voluntarily called in Pitcher Partners to close more struggling stores and restructure the business.
The decision was informed by a shift towards online shopping, a tough economic environment, rising cost of living and growing cash pressure in the business.
