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American Apparel set for Australian comeback

Inside Retail

. “We are thrilled to be increasing access to American Apparel for shoppers in Australia and New Zealand, who can now buy this iconic brand with just the click of a button,” said Chuck Ward, president of sales, marketing, and distribution at Gildan Activewear , the company that owns the American Apparel trademark.

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VM Pioneer Edward D. Spitaletta Dies at 91

VMS

Edward’s career started in 1955 as a route driver for a wholesale rack jobber in Jersey City, New Jersey. In 2001, Ed got the opportunity to purchase the assets of a struggling Lola Products, and with the help of his sons, revitalized the company to become a viable full line supplier within the household cleaning category.

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How Reebok’s head of marketing James Chan “confidently pushes the envelope”

Inside Retail

Our global collaboration partners are at the forefront of street culture. Whether it’s transforming the fitness world with the Reebok Freestyle Hi (1982), the first-ever sneaker designed for women, endorsing NBA icon Allen Iverson (1996) or the Reebok x Chanel Instapump Fury (2001), Reebok was there. The opportunities are endless.

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FMI honors seven exemplary food industry leaders

Mass Relators

” The 2024 awards, presented at FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference, went to: Brookshire’s Brad Brookshire; KeHe Distributors’ Brandon Barnholt; Associated Wholesale Grocer’s David Smith; Hy-Vee’s Donna Tweeten; Seaside Market’s John Najjar; Nestlé’s Steve Presley; and PepsiCo’s Steven Williams. Steven Williams William H.

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Edward D. Spitaletta Passes Away

VMS

Edward’s career started in 1955 as a route driver for a wholesale rack jobber in Jersey City, New Jersey. In 2001, Ed got the opportunity to purchase the assets of a struggling Lola Products, and with the help of his sons, revitalized the company to become a viable full line supplier within the household cleaning category.

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Top 10 Businesses for Sale in May

Small Biz Trends

100% Grass-Fed Lamb Wholesaler. After 38 years of being in business, the owner of this 100% Grass-Fed Lamb Wholesaler business retiring. The business has been profitable all years since 2001 and was voted, “Best of Cincinnati” by Cincinnati Magazine. The gross revenue is $304,000, with a cash flow of $107,000.

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5 Tips on Connecting with Consumers from the Founder of ‘Disrupter’ Brands Hello and Eos

Retail TouchPoints

Disruption — I hate that word; you don’t want to disrupt,” he said at an event hosted by retail management platform Trax in January 2023. “No Still, for many new brands hitting the market today, disruption of legacy norms, and brands, is the goal, And whether he likes it or not, Dubitsky is very good at it. Johnson & Son.

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