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The perfect brew: Vittoria’s Food & Beverage MD talks expanding DTC

Inside Retail

In terms of the actual activation at the event, we do a few different things around that bar concept. The designers love it because they get their brand and designs into the hands of consumers, and it definitely helps get their seasonal fashion designs out there, and we time it around Fashion Week. Can you tell us about that?

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Showfields and the bankruptcy of the ‘most interesting store in the world’

Inside Retail

It acted as a platform for consumers to interact with and learn about a rotating variety of omnichannel and digitally native brands, by way of QR codes. Showfields made the mistake of over-paying for real estate and then expanding a concept that had rather limited appeal.

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Eataly set for global expansion after $300 million cash injection

Inside Retail

Gourmet Italian restaurant and grocery concept Eataly is set for major international expansion after an Italian investment company took a 52 per cent stake in the business for about $300 million. Investindustrial said its investment will allow Eataly to retire debt and maximise financial flexibility to fund Eataly’s global expansion plans.

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An Indie Retailer’s Guide To Success With CBD & Cannabis Wellness & Beauty Brands

RetailMinded

Since its launch in 2018 The Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference (LMCC) — the acclaimed B2B trade event connecting retailers with visionary brands at the the forefront of CBD + Cannabis beauty, wellness, & food/beverage — has been the go-to resource for products and extensive retailer education in the space.