Inside Retail

MARCH 28, 2023

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 Focus

AUGUST 10, 2023

Luxury brands are progressively expanding their horizons by venturing into unconventional spaces such as hotels, coffee kiosks, bakeries, restaurants, spas, and gyms. This shift in strategy is reshaping the perception of luxury and raising intriguing questions about its impact on the brand.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2023

Over the last four years, the brand has built a strong direct-to-consumer and retail presence and loyal consumer base, thanks to its variety of brightly colored and boldly patterned intimates and other apparel, and a marketing strategy centred on micro-influencers and user-generated content.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 18, 2023

“We’re a sports company, but I also see us as a movement and wellness company – this means embracing and celebrating all forms of movement and all health journeys, and being your authentic self,” said Liz Weldon, VP of Global Nike Women’s brand management. “We

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2023

The expansion in Australia is part of a long-term strategy for Canada Goose, which will operate under a brand management agreement with Brand Collective. Celebrities such as Drake, Rihanna and Daniel Craig have been known to wear – and be seen wearing – the coats.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2022

SK: There’s no doubt that online is a major contributor to our business, and one that we will continue to champion strongly, just like our bricks-and-mortar strategy. How has the brand managed to stay relevant and continued to appeal to its target market over all that time? How mature would you say your online offering is today?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

FJ Benjamin, a leading brand management company in Singapore with a portfolio of more than 20 iconic brands including Cole Haan, Marc Jacobs, Rebecca Minkoff and Guess, is back in the black after announcing a full-year profit of $3 million in FY22. While the online business is still relatively small, it will continue to grow.

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