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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. This acquisition is expected to further our mission to become the leading pleasure and leisure lifestyle platform and our commitment to deliver long-term value to our shareholders.”.

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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.

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ARA – the voice of Australia’s retail community

Inside Retail

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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Aiwa brand up for auction, its parent bankrupt

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Hilco Streambank, a specialist in monetising intellectual property assets and distressed brands, said it had been retained to manage the sale, subject to bankruptcy court approval. As increasingly more newcomers enter the consumer electronics market, owning a brand as recognisable as Aiwa would be a tremendous competitive advantage.”

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From fast food to autos, India’s digitally connected users lure investors

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China saw a jump in consumption from 2006 when, as per World Bank data, its per capita gross domestic product (GDP) crossed $2,000. It has nearly 700 million smartphone users, who, rating agency ICRA estimates, consume an average of almost 17 GB in mobile data per month, higher than the 13 GB in China and the 15 GB in North America.

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How ‘ugly’ orthopaedic shoe company Birkenstock created a brand worth billions

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This is the value a company derives from consumer perception of its brand. billion in 2006. Like many other fashionistas, Barbie chose a (pink) Birkenstock Arizona in the end, highlighting how the brand has managed to synthesise function and fashion, even in an “ugly” form. billion in 2021 and Crocs at US$1.15

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Adidas sells Reebok to Authentic Brands

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Adidas acquired Reebok back in 2006. While Adidas did manage to restore Reebok to profitability it was far less successful in building a brand that was able to steal share and capture the hearts and minds of consumers. Part of the issue was a lack of clarity around what Adidas wanted Reebok to be.

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