新冠疫情后，澳洲这些知名零售品牌都已倒闭…

Core Insights - The Australian retail sector is facing significant challenges post-COVID, with many retailers accumulating millions in debt and closing stores due to unprecedented economic pressures, increased competition, high rents, and changing consumer preferences [1][2]. Group 1: Retailer Bankruptcies - JEANSWEST entered voluntary administration in January 2020 and was later acquired by Harbour Guidance, which plans to close up to 90 stores in Australia [2]. - MOSAIC BRANDS, which owns several well-known brands, entered voluntary administration in October 2024, with total debts reportedly exceeding AUD 318 million [6]. - DION LEE, a brand popular among celebrities, entered administration and liquidation due to a lack of acceptable investment offers, with debts of AUD 35 million [3][6]. - ALICE MCCALL announced permanent closure of its physical stores in February 2023, with debts exceeding AUD 1 million [7]. - SEAFOLLY entered administration in 2020 and was later acquired by L Catterton, which sold it to an Asian strategic buyer for approximately AUD 70 million [10]. - TIGERLILY entered voluntary administration in March 2020 and underwent a brief restructuring before entering administration again in early 2024 [11]. - BARDOT has been in turmoil since late 2019, closing 58 stores and focusing on e-commerce [13]. - HARROLDS entered liquidation in October 2024, with debts of AUD 16 million, and was later acquired by a new ownership team [14][16]. - ALLY FASHION was ordered into liquidation in March 2025, with debts of AUD 58 million, leading to the closure of 51 stores [18]. Group 2: Market Trends - Consumers are increasingly favoring fast fashion and online shopping, which has negatively impacted physical retail stores [2]. - The rise in living costs and a shift in consumer behavior towards saving are driving changes in the retail landscape, leading to smaller store formats and increased competition from overseas and cheaper brands [20].