I went past the Koko Black near the Strand the other day and meant to check it out. According to their website they have a menu with hot chocolate.
https://www.kokoblack.com/visit-us/
The QVB shopfront one has never seemed enticing.
KokoBlack is a hit and miss for me. Itās only been in Perth for a few years, the coffee isnāt that great there. Chocolate too rich for my liking.
Independent supermarkets in Victoria, including IGA and Foodworks, yesterday launched a Save Our Shops campaign to raise public concern about German giant Kauflandās push in the state. The independents accused Kaufland of bypassing local councils and successfully lobbying Planning Minister Richard Wynne to call in its planning applications, to rezone the five industrial sites the company bought across Melbourne so it can operate the mega stores on the sites.
Our local iGA is now stocking Dutch croquettesā¦ I think their future is safe. Iāve just about stocked up my freezer with these 
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The two majors getting slammed this week
Clever Marketing push from Aldi going into golden quarter peak trade.
Canberra having a public crack at WOW/WES also in regards to milk.
In 1955, Sears formed an alliance with Sydney department store Waltons (which was bought by Alan Bond in 1981 and closed two years later).
A shame that the brand will disappear.
The AFR now reporting it will stay.
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Another brand bites the dust.
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Itās been a while since iāve heard of Roger David.
Thatās probably the problem.
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Do any of their stores still exist?
As per the article, there are 57 Roger David stores nationally. It just seems like an out-dated brand to me. If I ever see them I think that and would never bother looking in them (although I might take a look at the closing down sale! Their online site has 50% off everything).
Iāve never been into a Roger David store as it has never looked appealing. Gazman is my favourite at the moment.
I used to buy a lot of business attire from Roger David in the early-mid '90s mainly because the salesperson at the store I went to was so damn helpful/good at her job and Iām clueless when it comes to fashion. Canāt say Iāve been in one of their stores for over fifteen years. I think I stopped going because I found cheaper alternatives.
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Last time I saw a Roger David ad on TV was early 2000s I think.
The one at Morley Galleria in WA looks the same it did when the Shopping Centre opened in 1994, so itās not a surprise if there isnāt much traffic within the business if there is not much evolution and advertising. Would be nice if they could get a lifeline.
They are very overpriced for what they are these days too. Brands like Connor, YD & Tarocash would have taken much of their business in recent times.
Roger David actually exists in Hobart, stores like Max Brenner donāt.
Think all the clothing stores (including Roger David) are overpriced garbage personally.
This is going to end in tears at some point. Either King stays and the board goes, but more likely I think he will walk and the board stays. Sounds like King wants to tweak some major parts, highly unlikely to happen with the current Chairman. Very similar rubbish went on at Woolworths with Grant O Brien and his Masters, lack of investment in Bigw. It all blows up at some point or another.