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Kering appoints Matthieu Blazy as creative director of Bottega Veneta

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The 35-year-old Central Saint Martins graduate, who was recruited over three years ago to reignite interest in the brand with younger audiences, is credited with raising its profile and sales growth, drawing up popular accessories including pillowy leather clutch handbags and slip-on heels.

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Kering appoints Matthieu Blazy as creative director of Bottega Veneta

Inside Retail

The 35-year-old Central Saint Martins graduate, who was recruited over three years ago to reignite interest in the brand with younger audiences, is credited with raising its profile and sales growth, drawing up popular accessories including pillowy leather clutch handbags and slip-on heels.

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Iconic swimwear label, Hunza G, opens first ever store at Seven Dials, Covent Garden

Retail Focus

Hunza G Seven Dials will feature the brand’s signature ‘modern nostalgia’ styles across their swimwear, beachwear, and accessories collections. The popular swimwear label also places an emphasis on sustainable creation and waste reduction, with its fabrics made with no deadstock material or wastage.

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‘Head down, bum up’: Swiish co-founders talk business, babies and balance

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The online lifestyle brand that stands for Stylish Women Inspiring Inner Strength, Health and Happiness is a holistic approach to women’s health offering wellness products and supplements on one hand and stylish clothes and accessories on the other.

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

Inside Retail

Liz Fraser is the CEO and brand president of iconic American accessories brand Kate Spade New York. 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. In addition, we’ve ventured into the world of resale, through our partnership with ThredUp.

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The Very Group Renews DemandTec Markdown Optimisation

Retail Focus

The Very Group’s three-year renewal expands upon their collaborative relationship with DemandTec , which extends back to 2015. .

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Why luggage brand July hired a luxury expert to pursue more premium positioning

Inside Retail

To succeed in the US, Anton said the brand will need to work on differentiating itself from the competition, particularly Away, the American direct-to-consumer luggage brand that launched in 2015. This will require continued product development and technological innovation, as well as changes to the brand’s marketing strategy. “We