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Analysis: What’s changed since the Farfetch-YNAP deal was first announced

Inside Retail

Compagnie Financière Richemont said that the European Union was the last regulatory authority that was required to provide clearance, and Richemont is planning to complete the deal later during the fourth quarter of 2023. This week, Farfetch’s proposed acquisition of a 47.5 However, there are a few more hurdles first.

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All-in-one fresh foods market, catering and event location BRIDGE opens in Zurich

Retail Focus

The BRIDGE market concept skilful balances the offering into a varied combination of fresh-food areas, catering and dry goods. With the conceptual design and implementation of BRIDGE, Interstore | Schweitzer has set a milestone in the history of the Migros brand and has enriched Zurich’s food retail scene with an extraordinary jewel. .

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

VMS

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 We expect to accelerate our growth by acquiring multiple brands in partnership with WHP and operating them on our platform. Columbus, Ohio).

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

Inside Retail

Opening up again Volley – which was sold by Pacific Brands to private equity firm Anchorage Capital in 2014 following a collapse in sales – has managed to transform its reputation as a ‘daggy’ shoe company. In 2019, Volley’s brand manager John Szwede told News.com.au

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Proximity retailing and current retail environmental paradoxes

Retail Focus

And to add complexity to the situation, these brands find it difficult to establish a reliable supply chain, as they may not have the same level of relationships or resources as larger brands. Retailers should also provide training and education on topics such as digital marketing, e-commerce, and business planning.

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In-house teams: TfL on why “the whole city is really a canvas”

Design Week

“I think we’re all aware of the design titans whose shoulders we stand on by working where we do,” says Jenney De Sousa, brand manager at Transport for London (TfL). Its flagship product is TfL Go, a travel app built around the Tube map which helps users plan routes and access real-time updates.

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