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A touch of Katie B is

France powering ahead

2 has a full range of all the FTER the opening of which led to the second
DUCK Trading Co is
classic shapes in small,
level of her Rockhampton
the market basket
her Rockhampton
specialist that brings
following initially starting the The Cowboy’s Closet which
It also offers a unique
a French style to Australian medium and large sizes. Astore in 2018, store becoming home to
shopping. range of rectangular-shape business in 2010, founder also has an online store
With a touch of Parisienne baskets, which is something of Katie B, Kate Benedict, thecowboyscloset.com.au
chic, baskets are just new. has continued to forge a
the thing to take to local They are fantastic for path of growth.
farmers markets. shopping and perfect for Katie B now offers an
2 Duck baskets are made storage, visiting friends extensive boutique range in
with food, or to take on addition to the businesses
protectorate, and are weekends away. original western offering
available in a range of Replace an old briefcase of brands like Cowgirl Tuff,
styles, shapes and sizes. with one of the natural reed Kimes Ranch, Rock & Roll
Perfect for shopping, the baskets - the possibilities Denim and CC Company.
baskets are also handy for are endless. Kate sells her range in
going visiting the local shop store in Rockhampton, at
or getting groceries. events in a pop-up-shop
Made from capacity and also online at
environmentally friendly katieb.com.au
date palm, they are an ideal However, the keen
way to help reduce the use entrepreneur is always
of plastic bags. moving forward, most
The baskets have strong, recently expanding into
thick leather handles western tack and men’s
designed for carrying western wear through a
new business called The
goodies from the market. 2 Duck Trading Co brings Cowboy’s Closet. Kate had
As the market-basket a French style to Australian the second level of her
specialist, 2 Duck Trading shopping. Rockhampton shop front
available and felt there
VISIT 2ducktrading.com.au. was a real opportunity
to expand her business,

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