All good things must come to an end, however, many are questioning the note on which Bernie Brookes has departed Myer – what sort of a state has he left the department store chain in for his successor?

Another retailer feeling the well documented pinch is Masters, which is again under fire for lacklustre results – but Woolworths should be cautious, with competitors hot on its heels.

Brett Blundy has popped back home to Oz to share some pearls of wisdom, a fashion retailer is launching in a surprising new market, and a Melbourne brand is being forced to trim the fat for the second time in three years.

Those in the technical consumer goods market have their work cut out for them, while a jewellery retailer is making a sparkling statement with its newest store fitout.

In his regular monthly column, Michael Baker speculates on the impact Myer and its new CEO may have on shopping centres.