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Playboy owner to 100% acquire racy lingerie brand Honey Birdette

Inside Retail

Honey Birdette was first launched in 2006, when its first boutique opened in Brisbane, selling glamorous lingerie and adult toys. PLBY Group CEO Ben Kohn said he is “thrilled by the brand’s potential to become a multi-million-dollar luxury lifestyle franchise”. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.

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Behind Abercrombie & Fitch Co’s record results lies a decade-long reinvention

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In a now-infamous 2006 interview, Jeffries stated, “We go after the cool kids. However, in the mid-2010s, the brand’s image shifted from “cool kid” to “mean girl” as consumers began to distance themselves from its discriminatory hiring practices and limited product offerings and turned towards brands that were more welcoming and trendy.

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How Etiko is bridging the gap between consumers and ethical retail

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Fashion and footwear brand Etiko is rolling out new initiatives that bridge the gap between consumers and ethical and sustainable retail. This will] give them a more tangible outlook on how their consumer choice helps people and the planet,” said Etiko founder and director Nick Savaidis. The back story.

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ARA – the voice of Australia’s retail community

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In October 2006, the state divisions of the ARA were abolished, and a new structure was created that saw the ARA become a true national organisation. We support members in training and development through the ARA Retail Institute , with recruitment through the ARA Talent Registry and with risk management through ARA Insurance.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

He sold a half-share to GPT for $621 million in 2006, then a further 25 per cent, also to GPT, for $680 million in 2017. Unlike many other brands, we haven’t faced consumer headwinds in the last months, quite the opposite,” said Oliver Reichert, Birkenstock Group CEO. Rytz Goldman is currently the MD of Cos.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

7-Eleven names new general manager of channel. Fiona Hayes (pictured) has been appointed 7-Eleven’s general manager of channel, following almost three decades at Telstra. Du Retail joined L’Oreal France in 1996 and has worked in a variety of fields, including management, operations, finance, and e-commerce.

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How Nana Judy founder started a $30m streetwear brand at 19 years old

Inside Retail

Coleman, who started Nana Judy in 2006 while working part-time in a local surf shop, identified the popularity of skate and surf brands across Australia. This included its direct-to-consumer online business model, local and international wholesaling partners, and category expansion across childrenswear, activewear and menswear.

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