The ‘bigger picture’ of Carmen Auto, the Victorian clothing retailer that closed in Melbourne last year, is still not clear, but it’s been reported that the store is moving to a different store.
The Melbourne-based company was the biggest drag in Melbourne’s fashion market, with sales of $11 million in 2015.
Photo: Supplied “It’s been a big part of my life,” Carmen Auto co-founder Joanne Stapleton told the ABC last year.
She said her shop was being sold as a standalone business, but she was not going to name the new location. “
My wife and I have two kids, and we’ve got to be able to do the things we love.”
She said her shop was being sold as a standalone business, but she was not going to name the new location.
“We are still going to be the same store, just in a different location,” she said.
Carmen Auto has been a huge drag in Victoria’s fashion industry, with its closing costing the state $4 million. “
When I’m here, I’m still going strong.”
Carmen Auto has been a huge drag in Victoria’s fashion industry, with its closing costing the state $4 million.
The Victoria-based retailer has also been forced to close stores across Melbourne. Photo