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US firm Bluestar Alliance snaps up Scotch & Soda

Inside Retail

Scotch & Soda has been acquired by New York-based brand management firm Bluestar Alliance after filing for bankruptcy for its Dutch operations last week. Founded by Gabbay and Ralph Gindi in 2006, Bluestar Alliance’s portfolio of brands includes Hurley, Bebe, and Tahari. Despite recording €342.5 million (US$369.42

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Haynes, who started in Australia as territory manager in 2006, has previously held roles including chief business development officer and interim CEO. He will be responsible for formulating the company’s global strategy around traditional and non-traditional development.

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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. Reports emerged in May that Authentic had lodged a bid for Reebok. billion Adidas was thought to be seeking.

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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. Reports emerged in May that Authentic had lodged a bid for Reebok. billion Adidas was thought to be seeking.

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The future of green finance in the UK: UK Government publishes updated Green Finance Strategy

Eye on ESG

On 30 March 2023, the UK Government published an updated Green Finance Strategy (the “ Strategy “). Key themes The Strategy discusses how the UK Government intends to achieve these objectives via three chapters: (1) Foundations; (2) Align; and (3) Invest.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

7-Eleven names new general manager of channel. Fiona Hayes (pictured) has been appointed 7-Eleven’s general manager of channel, following almost three decades at Telstra. In 2019 Drennan returned to The Iconic as marketing director of growth and strategy. L’Oreal Korea names Samuel de Retail as its new CEO.

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

Inside Retail

It’s a really vibrant space, and we’re so excited to open,” Sandra Kennedy, Sheike’s general manager, told Inside Retail. The brand launched online in 2006, and e-commerce is now a major contributor to the business, Kennedy said. They really work hand in hand for us,” she said.

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