Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

We are excited to be part of this transformative journey with Aura Blockchain Consortium,” said Carlo Alberto Beretta, general brand manager at Tod’s. It also has origin and sustainability certifications of raw materials and packaging used for Di Bag. “We

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2022

Global brand management firm WHP Global has bought a 70 per cent stake in Isaac Mizrahi from Xcel Brands, in a deal valuing the American designer label at US$68 million. million in cash proceeds.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2023

Liz Whitbread, senior brand manager for McDonald’s Australia, said “Our collaboration with Pyjama King Peter Alexander is back with a bang and tastier than ever before. There are 37 sleepwear pieces, including for the first time a Macca’s doggy jumper.

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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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Shopperations

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It sits in between and overlaps with brand management, sales, e-commerce and media teams. Omnichannel shopper marketing is a dynamic, constantly evolving discipline. This makes shopper marketing very diverse and full of nuances and gray areas.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2021

Williams names retail general manager. Williams has appointed Steven Woolley as its new general manager for retail. Daniel Grieder, the new CEO of Hugo Boss, is now officially on board and will be joining the brand’s managing board. Carousell appoints new managing director for Hong Kong.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

Sydney’s Bondi Beach has become home to many pop-up activations and brand collaborations, including, most recently, a beach club venture between membership-based skin clinic Fayshell and ice-cream giant Magnum. Gregg credits this value proposition as one of the major reasons why the business has succeeded and continues to grow. “In

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

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. However, there are few examples of brands that have shown the ability to bounce back when things don’t go as planned.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2023

US-headquartered brand management company Authentic Brands Group has made a binding offer to acquire sports and lifestyle company Boardriders – including Australia’s 80-strong Surf Dive ‘n Ski chain of stores.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 20, 2023

“Elton John at The Selfridges Corner Shop” was brought together in collaboration with Bravado, Universal Music Group’s leading brand management division.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 8, 2021

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? If you missed Inside Retail’s virtual masterclasses in March, now is your chance to catch up on the valuable insights shared.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 21, 2023

Gramicci Seven Dials will carry all online products as well as collaboration items, with brands such as Wacko Maria and Adsum for SS23. Exclusive store drops will also be on offer throughout the season.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

He believes that Milkrun has better brand recognition compared to Metro60, and has more potential as a front-end facing brand. Meanwhile, Woolworths’ strong cash flow, and robust back-end systems and processes – including its IT, fulfillment, and customer management – are complementary.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

John McDougall, brand manager at KP Snacks, said: “Hula Hoops is an iconic brand and continues to be a dominant player in the crisps, This story continues at Hula Hoops unveils refreshed packaging. KP Snacks has refreshed its packaging to mark its £150m sales milestone earlier this year.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Master franchisee Seagrass Hospitality is opening the long-awaited fast food brand at the Penrith Panthers Leagues Club on the busy Mulgoa Road. Robby Andronikos, brand manager of Five Guys Australia, said “It’s been an incredibly fun journey to bring the Five Guys opening to this point.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2023

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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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Alicia Gardner, assistant brand manager for KitKat, said: “With its warming spiced caramel flavour, our newest two-finger KitKat is. The variant consists of crisp wafer and chocolate “enhanced” with caramel, cinnamon and spices, available in multi-packs of nine two-finger bars (£1.50).

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 5, 2024

Recommendations for Luxury Brands A strategic and thoughtful approach is needed to integrate digital and physical realms – known as phygitalisation – in the rapidly evolving landscape of luxury retail. This includes optimising supply chain management to reduce carbon footprints and promoting sustainable consumer behaviours.

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Talking Retail

JULY 14, 2021

Nancy Moore, brand manager for Cadbury Gifting, said: “The last year. The bars will be available until the end of September and feature “uplifting” quotes, such as “Perfect just the way you are” and “You’re all kinds of amazing”, each retailing at £4.23. This story continues at Cadbury spreads joy with gifting bars launch.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Whisky brand The Famous Grouse has kicked off a global campaign to “inspire consumers to share, savour and enjoy The Famous Grouse together”. Lewis Bright, global senior brand manager at The Famous Grouse said: “The ‘Join Us By. This story continues at The Famous Grouse campaign inspires togetherness.

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Retail Focus

JULY 5, 2023

Stevie Gildea , Brand Manager at Gramicci UK , added: “We are so proud to have opened our first-ever physical retail space, and especially to have done so in the key central London location of Covent Garden. Collaboration items are also on offer, such as Wacko Maria and Adsum for SS23, as well as a range of exclusive store drops.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 19, 2021

Debbie Bowen, senior brand manager for After Eight said: “Last year’s limited edition Gin & Tonic After. The flavour will be available from September in 200g cartons, retailing at £3, and will feature Mojito and mint-flavoured fondant enrobed in dark chocolate. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 27, 2021

Adam Georgiou, brand manager from Spar UK, This story continues at Spar gets ready for summer with new wine launches. The symbol group is launching its Crisp White and Fresh Rosé wines in 2.25-litre litre bag in box formats, available from 29 April and retailing at £14.99, the equivalent of three bottles of wine.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Joshua Collier, brand manager at Mondel?z The 48g bar will roll-out from September and retail at 69p, supported by a consumer promotion to be announced on Cadbury’s Twitter account ahead of the launch. z International, said: “Hazelnut ranked in the top. This story continues at Cadbury adds nutty flavour to Wispa range.

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Talking Retail

JULY 20, 2021

Clare Lynch, Squashies brand manager at Swizzels, said: ‘‘Squashies continues to. The “Squashathon” campaign will feature across Swizzels’ social media channels throughout July and August, running summer-themed challenges with daily prizes on offer. POS and displays materials will also be available for retailers.

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Inside Retail

MAY 10, 2023

“We have seen a strong shift back to retail as customers look to in-person shopping experiences, and engage with our products and staff in-store,” Koko Black’s senior brand manager Kyle McKnight told Inside Retail.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Cofresh brand manager Jon. The packs contain 5x20g bags of Cofresh Grills in Sweet Chilli, Peri Peri and Chilli Cheese flavours, retailing at 70p. The launch will be supported by PR, advertising and social media campaigns, as well as in-store promotional activity. This story continues at Cofresh launches lunchbox-friendly crisps.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2023

Charlotte Wright, kids’ ranges brand manager at innocent drinks, […] If you want more information Retail Times get in touch! The change comes as part of innocent drinks’ continued product development focus to ensure it’s responding to consumer needs and feedback.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2021

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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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Mentholated lozenge brand Jakemans is to launch a sugar-free variant in January. Elizabeth Hughes-Gapper, brand manager, said: “It is important we offer our customers a variety of flavours and we are absolutely thrilled we are absolutely thrilled to be.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 22, 2021

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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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

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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VMS

DECEMBER 8, 2022

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 percent stake in struggling fashion retailer Express Inc. Columbus, Ohio). million newly issued shares of Express at $4.60

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VMS

DECEMBER 3, 2021

million to purchase the assets of Sean John, the fashion brand he founded, out of bankruptcy, reports Bloomberg. Brand management firm GBG USA Inc. owns 90 percent of the brand via a joint venture with Combs, according to court papers. GBG has reportedly been vetting buyers for the brand since May.

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Inside Retail

JULY 11, 2023

The brand’s first rebranded store opened its doors on the 18th of May in Serangoon Nex shopping mall. Sanae Inada, the General Manager of Rive Gauche, said this new branding initiative reflects the brand’s evolution over the last three decades.

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Talking Retail

MAY 24, 2021

Cono Sur senior brand manager Heather Jones said: “We know from research. The campaign is launching tomorrow across YouTube, supported by follow-up adverts on Facebook and Instagram. It is expected to reach 3.4 million wine drinkers over an eight-week period. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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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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