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Virtual masterclasses now available online

Inside Retail

Curious about how the world’s most inclusive fashion brand manages inventory for all shapes and sizes? Ever wondered how Ikea manages to roll out innovative campaigns globally in record time? You can also catch up on the big winners at the Retailer Awards and find out the leaders in Top 50 People in E-commerce 2021.

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Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2021

Design Wanted

The jury for the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2021 has made its decision. In the course of an evaluation process lasting several days, the experts reached an agreement on the year’s best brands and communication projects. Minna Bank won the top distinction in the Brands section “Red Dot: Brand of the Year”.

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First Nations artists, Pride and mental health: Volley talks collabs

Inside Retail

According to Volley’s partnership manager Renee Jaeger, the NGA approached the brand after seeing Volley’s Wear it with Pride campaign. Volley’s content and marketing manager Anna Geason told Inside Retail that the best collaborations happen when there is an authentic connection between partner brands.

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Quality Street and John Lewis announce the return of in-store pick and mix stations

Retail Focus

Quality Street brand manager Cat Mews said: “We know how much people missed our pick and mix stations at John Lewis last year, so we are delighted to announce that they are back for 2021. Customers also have the option of refilling previous John Lewis Quality Street tins if they prefer.

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From Snoop Dogg to DVF: How collabs help drive growth at Skechers

Inside Retail

The collaboration also extends to Skechers t-shirts, leggings, shorts and racerback longline bras, and marks the brand’s first coordinated apparel and footwear collaboration. It follows DVF’s partnership with H&M , which launched in 2021, and also featured the lips print.

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Samsonite strikes a positive note as Covid wreaks havoc on sales

Inside Retail

As such, we continue to carefully manage all aspects of our business, including stringent controls on expenses, working capital and capital expenditures for the remainder of 2021.”. And last month, Samsonite sold its Speck business for $36 million.

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Toys “R” Us Owner Acquires 7.4% Stake in Express

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Brand management company WHP Global (New York) will spend a total of $260 million to acquire a 7.4 The brand manager will also spend $25 million to acquire 5.4 In March of 2021, WHP Global acquired a controlling interest in TruKids, the parent company of Toys “R” Us. Columbus, Ohio).