TORQUAY retailer Oishi-m has announced it will close its doors early next year, with owner Miyo Fallshaw saying \u201cwe haven\u2019t quite been able to make it work independently and profitably\u201d.<\/p>\n
In a statement on the Oishi-m website, Ms Fallshaw said the children\u2019s clothing brand would release only two more ranges, with the Autumn 2019 range (to be released in early February) to be its last.<\/p>\n
\u201cLeaving our mission when there\u2019s still so much to do is one of the hardest decisions we\u2019ve ever made.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said Oishi-m\u2019s mission included \u201cempowering kids to be kids, in all their quirky and colourful splendour\u201d and<\/p>\n
\u201cfostering original Australian design and creativity that could grow with your kids and hold up to their rugged adventures\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom humble beginnings well over a decade ago, we\u2019ve progressed this mission every single year.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the support of you, our incredible customers, we\u2019ve spread that stoke in ever greater reach.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we just look at last year alone, we released more original products than any other year previous, we achieved our highest quality standards ever, had record breaking days, we became B-Corp certified, we sold to customers in more countries globally, we were recognised with the Geelong region\u2019s highest business award, and we donated to more parents facing hard times than ever before.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd it still wasn\u2019t quite enough.\u201d She said \u201crunning an independent brand comes with enormous demands\u201d, and \u201call these investments take time, funds and energy\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd despite getting super close, we haven\u2019t quite been able to make it work independently and profitably.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you for your care, custom and kindness, and we hope we can continue to serve you well through these last months of Oishi-m. Thanks for the ride, it\u2019s been amazing, we have learnt so much and we will be forever grateful for the experience.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
TORQUAY retailer Oishi-m has announced it will close its doors early next year, with owner Miyo Fallshaw saying \u201cwe haven\u2019t quite been able to make it work independently and profitably\u201d. In a statement on the Oishi-m website, Ms Fallshaw said the children\u2019s clothing brand would release only two more ranges, with the Autumn 2019 range […]<\/p>\n