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Retail appointments of the week

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Virgil Abloh, artistic director at LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White, died on the weekend. Abloh trained as an architect and engineer in his early life, and transitioned to designing clothes in 2012. In 2013, he founded Off White, and he became the men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton in 2018.

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Kate Spade CEO & brand president on creating social impact through collaboration

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In 2012 Fraser became the president of Marc Jacobs after over 13 years in the business before leaving to become the CEO of Anne Klein in 2015. Prior to joining the c-suite Fraser started her distinguished career in luxury retail apparel and fashion as a merchandising manager for Calvin Klein.

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How Chinese toy giant Pop Mart thinks local, dominates global

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Around 2012, Wang had already recognised the popularity of toys in his stores. Working with artists, he created first characters, then different figurines of each, and for the past decade, he has been building a pool of more than 100 trademarked characters. The balance is sourced from local artists in each market the company enters.

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Why the NBA is going green and opening stores Down Under

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Our store in Melbourne in particular features a dedicated section showcasing artwork created by a local artist. IR: Can you discuss the split between e-commerce and physical retail sales, and whether there are distinct strategies in place for each channel? LR: We don’t view online and offline as disparate strategies.

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How Aussie gumboot brand Merry People is taking on industry giants

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Melbourne-based gumboot label Merry People was born in 2012 after founder Danielle Holloway found the that she couldn’t find a pair of gumboots suitable to her needs. It’s a big part of our growth strategy – we’re doing a brand refresh – but I want to make sure that we still hold onto the essence of Merry People.

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Proudly made in China: How Chinese consumers are reclaiming domestic brands

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Originally famed for its basic canvas plimsolls worn by martial artists and monks, French businessman Patrice Bastian discovered Feiyue and bought the overseas rights to sell the brand in 2005. While this seemed like an easy and sure-fire strategy, such linkages no longer appeal to millennials today. CASE STUDY : Neiwai.

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From a cartoon mouse to a global giant: how Walt Disney conquered the world

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Disney has influenced countless other animation studios and artists. Just how did Disney manage to do it? Buyouts and a cultural behemoth In 2006 Disney bought Pixar, in 2009 it bought Marvel and in 2012 it bought Lucasfilm. Steamboat Willie and technological wonders Based in Los Angeles, Disney set about innovating.