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Derek Rose

EXPLAINED: Rip curl owner plans store cutbacks in turnaround plan - The Real Truth

Rip Curl outlets are planned for the Mediterranean coasts of Italy, Spain and France. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Kathmandu and Rip Curl owner KMD Brands will close at least 21 stores and has replaced some key executives as part a transformation strategy that includes cutting $25 million in annual costs.

The dual-listed company, which also owns the Oboz Footwear brand, said it was reviewing its global portfolio of more than 328 company-owned Kathmandu and Rip Curl stores and had already identified 21 for closure.

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