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David Jones acquired by Anchorage Capital for undisclosed sum

Inside Retail

The spokesperson confirmed that David Jones CEO Scott Fyfe and his management team will remain on board and that Anchorage will support the retailer’s ongoing turnaround strategy, known as Vision 2025+. Woolworths Holdings acquired David Jones in 2014 for $2.1

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Taylor Swift offers a masterclass in marketing. Here’s what retailers can learn

Inside Retail

Rather than investing in and delivering on their brand promise, they focus on other, often supplementary, marketing strategies such as launching engaging campaigns, brands may believe they can substitute competence with warmth. There are countless examples of brands leveraging their success stories through various PR strategies.

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How Merry People is creating impact and making a splash across the pond

Inside Retail

Since it launched in 2014, Merry People has forged purposeful partnerships that embody its values of authenticity, kindness, happiness and adventure. No matter our growth, we want to feel grassroots, where people can really connect to our brand and messaging,” James Smith, Merry People general manager, told Inside Retail.

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Ardent UK expands portfolio with acquisition of The Royal Exchange in the City of London

Retail Focus

The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”), the acquisitive subsidiary of US-based real estate investment and asset management firm The Ardent Companies, has completed its acquisition of the retail element of The Royal Exchange in the City of London from Oxford Properties. Richard Benson, managing director of Ardent UK.

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Anchorage Capital settles on David Jones deal, heralding new era

Inside Retail

Anchorage has confirmed that David Jones CEO Scott Fyfe and his management team will continue in their roles and with the new owner’s backing seek to accelerate the transformation program which is already bearing dividends. Fyfe said the leadership team is energised by the next phase of growth. “We

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Retail has a trust problem. Here’s how CEOs could help

Inside Retail

Developing a strategy that builds and maintains brand trust must be a top priority for every retailer. For many brands, such as Abercrombie & Fitch, which was run by CEO Mike Jeffries until 2014, a scandal involving a CEO can result in total financial ruin. Personal branding: for better or worse. She is expected to appeal.

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Lettings announced at Telford Centre

Retail Focus

Orion Capital Managers has announced a number of significant lettings at its Telford Centre so helping footfall recover to near 2019 levels at the 1 million sq ft destination. Following an active asset management strategy led by Sovereign Centros, new occupiers have now been found for all three stores.