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Title: Boutique brands - Not
Post by: djinni373 on October 16, 2013, 10:56:00 pm

Well after reading this (http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/these-cool-brands-are-actually-owned-by-major-companies/story-fnda1bsz-1226741359610) a few items have been scrubbed off the list...  :(

Title: Re: Boutique brands - Not
Post by: Cuilidh on October 16, 2013, 11:09:53 pm

I've got to say, some of those caught me by surprise, and I am generally pretty cynical about the huge corporations. I don't buy too many of the products mentioned, but will be a little more wary in the future.

Title: Re: Boutique brands - Not
Post by: obbie on October 17, 2013, 02:31:24 am

Yes, most of the biggies own everything.
No wonder small companies go bust.

Title: Re: Boutique brands - Not
Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 17, 2013, 03:54:15 am

wish one of those big companies would come and buy my business - I'd be outta here in a flash! The big media corporation that is owned by the Murdoch's is acquiring monopoly squares rapidly in the tourism/accommodation business, the little man doesn't stand a chance - you can't beat them so unfortunately to survive you have to join them and be at their ransom.

Title: Re: Boutique brands - Not
Post by: Mama Fergie on October 17, 2013, 04:03:36 am

I know that Masters is owned by Woolworths who wanted to compete against Bunnings.

Title: Re: Boutique brands - Not
Post by: gertbysea on October 17, 2013, 04:36:52 am

I hope they don't mess with Tea2. The founder must have made a fortune when she sold it.

Gert