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Safilo, Marc Jacobs extend global eyewear licensing agreement

Inside Retail

The deal will allow Marc Jacobs to strengthen its offerings in the US market as well as around the globe. Eyewear retailer Safilo Group and Marc Jacobs have inked a multi-year global licensing arrangement that will until December 2031.

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DC Shoes co-founder dies in snowmobile accident

Inside Retail

Block was a marketing executive who co-founded the skateboard fashion brand DC Shoes with his business partner, Damon Way in 1994. Block sold his remaining shares and transitioned into a professional rally driver in 2004 as Quicksilver bought the company.

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Booktopia searches for new CEO after Tony Nash steps aside

Inside Retail

Booktopia CEO Tony Nash is to step aside to take up a new position within the company focused solely on growth as the company struggles in a “volatile and unpredictable” market. Volatile and unpredictable’ market. He will continue in the CEO role while the board searches for his replacement.

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Emma Lewisham credits her skincare brand’s success to never compromising

Inside Retail

The probiotic unique to the supernatural blemish serum was identified in a swabbing programme back in 2004 and is now patented by Emma Lewisham. Our key avenues of education for our customers are our email direct marketing and our social channels. acnes, which is a key factor in the formation of blemishes, according to Lewisham.

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Vans founder passes away

Inside Retail

Paul’s bold experiments in product design, distribution and marketing, along with his knack for numbers and efficiency turned a family shoe business into a globally recognized brand.”. The brand was sold to the banking firm McCown De Leew & Co before being merged into VF Corporation for about US$400 million in 2004.

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Indigo announces first-of-its-kind urban concept store

Retail Focus

The Well will be a unique mix of shops, restaurants, a fresh food market, workspaces and residences that set the stage for innovative collaborations and meaningful experiences in culture, entertainment, community and wellness. “This location is a perfect fit and is in total harmony with our vision.

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Five Reasons Why Pokémon Continues to Stay Relevant

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

August 2004: First Pokémon Trading Card Game Championships take place. December 2004: Pokémon Dash Released for Nintendo DS. Multi-Channel Marketing. The first Pokémon Trading Card Championship occurred in 2004 in Orlando, FL. The Trade Group is a full-service event marketing company.