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Taylor Swift offers a masterclass in marketing. Here’s what retailers can learn

Inside Retail

You don’t have to be a marketing expert to know that Taylor Swift is a bulletproof brand that consistently improves, regardless of the challenges she faces or the challenges she sets for herself. In another instance, in 2014, after Taylor pulled her music from Spotify, she risked being perceived as a greedy singer.

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Can Gen Z intimates brand Parade maintain its cult status post-acquisition?

Inside Retail

Why Parade is so popular Parade has reached its current cult status by appealing to a younger, largely Gen Z, customer base through its focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and social media. To maintain the brand’s legacy, AAI will need to avoid watering down the brand’s essence for something that may be considered more mainstream.