Campbell Kwan

By Campbell Kwan Retro beachwear label Okanui has ridden a significant growth wave, winning over young fans with its hibiscus-patterned board shorts and bikinis that were a hit in the 1980s, as other retailers tread water amid weak consumer confidence. The 48-year-old Sydney brand that counts actor Hugh Jackman, former surfing world champion Layne Beachley and a raft of social media influencers as fans is now looking to crack the United States market. Loading...

By Campbell Kwan Sydney fast food chain Cali Press is preparing to double its footprint and open stores across Australia as it rides the enormous popularity of healthy eating, fuelled partly by the rise of weight-loss medications. The chain, which has tailored its menu to the protein and fibre craze with salad bowls and sandwiches, has 19 stores in Sydney and is set to expand into Melbourne and Brisbane this year. Loading...

By Campbell Kwan Guzman y Gomez will exit the United States market after its stores failed to meet financial targets, calling time on a costly six-year attempt to make it in the world's largest fast food market. The Mexican-themed food chain was a fund manager favourite in 2024 when it listed on the ASX due to its ambitious plans to expand rapidly, including in the US, but it has struggled to gain traction with growing losses in that market. Loading...