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Playboy owner to 100% acquire racy lingerie brand Honey Birdette

Inside Retail

The acquisition will help the brand expand its leadership in the sexual wellness category and its shared sourcing and product design capabilities. Honey Birdette was first launched in 2006, when its first boutique opened in Brisbane, selling glamorous lingerie and adult toys.

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Moves & changes – design industry news

Design Week

Stephen Bottomley The Glasgow School of Art has announced Professor Stephen Bottomley as the new head of its School of Design. Anderson joined Tom Dixon in 2006 as an interior designer and set up the research studio, which oversees forward-facing products and spaces. He takes up his new position in January 2022. Consultancies.

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Abstracta’s acoustic products are designed for maximum sound comfort

Design Wanted

The management of sound within a space is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the design process. Since 1972, it has designed collections of acoustic products created in collaboration with influential contemporary designers. It also reintroduced one of its most iconic designs to its collection.

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Adidas to Sell Reebok to Authentic Brands Group

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Adidas bought Reebok in 2006 and launched a 2016 effort to turnaround the brand, which resulted in improved growth and profitability. In February of 2021, Adidas formally announced plans to divest Reebok to focus on strengthening its eponymous brand.

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Sheike to enter South Australia in major bricks-and-mortar push

Inside Retail

Women’s fashion brand Sheike has announced plans to open its first store in South Australia off the back of strong online engagement in the state. The brand opened five new retail stores in 2021 and plans to expand “heavily” in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria in the years ahead, according to Kennedy. “In

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Adidas sells Reebok to Authentic Brands

Inside Retail

Adidas acquired Reebok back in 2006. When Adidas bought Reebok in 2006, the brand came along with the Rockport, CCM Hockey and Greg Norman brands, which were subsequently divested for €400 million (US$470 million at today’s exchange rate). Adidas intends to share the majority of the cash proceeds from the sale with its shareholders.

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Adidas sells Reebok to Authentic Brands

Inside Retail

Adidas acquired Reebok back in 2006. When Adidas bought Reebok in 2006, the brand came along with the Rockport, CCM Hockey and Greg Norman brands, which were subsequently divested for €400 million (US$470 million at today’s exchange rate). Adidas intends to share the majority of the cash proceeds from the sale with its shareholders.

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