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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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The rise of Sheike: From Sydney market stall to style authority

Inside Retail

IR: I know Sheike launched an e-commerce site in 2006. So we’ll be looking to expand heavily into SA, WA, and probably the Victorian markets. We all get consumed in the day-to-day of working in the business; the pandemic brought us the ability to slow down and work on the business. They will be our key focus.

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

Inside Retail

This is the value a company derives from consumer perception of its brand. This is the opposite of the more traditional “trickle-down” phenomena, where mass-market designers and brands are influenced by high-end luxury and designer fashion. billion in 2006. Birkenstock’s slow burn is an example of “ bubble-up ” theory.

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

Inside Retail

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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Aiwa brand up for auction, its parent bankrupt

Inside Retail

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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How Etiko is bridging the gap between consumers and ethical retail

Inside Retail

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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Adidas sells Reebok to Authentic Brands

Inside Retail

However, the market remains extremely competitive so coming up with a differentiated offer that has clear customer focus and a strong distribution strategy will be key to future success.”. Adidas acquired Reebok back in 2006. Indeed, the footwear and sports apparel market has performed extremely well over the past 18 or so months.

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