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

Inside Retail

James Chan, head of marketing for Reebok Pacific (Australia and New Zealand) chats with Inside Retail about the brand’s partnership with Brand Collective, how Reebok is aiming to be the fastest-growing sports brand in the world, and how he continues to push the envelope within in his profession. 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. John Najjar Robert B.

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

Retail TouchPoints

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. Method launched in 2001 and had grown to $100 million in revenue by 2012 when it merged with soap brand Ecover. They’re such challengers.’ Johnson & Son.

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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. Edward and his partner were also responsible for the national sales and marketing for both Quickie Manufacturing and Lola Products, two pioneering firms in the cleaning category. Their lifetime love affair lasted 67 years.

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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. Edward and his partner were also responsible for the national sales and marketing for both Quickie Manufacturing and Lola Products, two pioneering firms in the cleaning category. Their lifetime love affair lasted 67 years.

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FMI honors seven food industry executives

Mass Relators

At the time of his passing, Obray was a vocal participant in FMI’s Wholesaler Share Group and an active member of FMI’s Board of Directors. Gordon Reid Prior to joining Stop & Shop, Reid served as President of Giant Food, elevating the brand to the number-one market share position in each of its local markets.