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UNIQLO Sibling Brand GU to Test North American Market With NYC Pop-Up

Retail TouchPoints

Sharing its FY2023 plans in an April 2022 statement, Fast Retailing, which also owns fashion brand Theory , noted that it was inspired by the strength of the North American market. Launched in 2006, the company currently operates 450 locations.

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Facebook Meta changing the way small businesses market themselves

Inside Retail

Even though half a million users have left the platform in the past three months, Facebook remains one of the biggest social media platforms in the market. These aggressive tactics make it difficult for small businesses to decipher which platforms they should be using and where to focus their marketing efforts toward.

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Why the effort to shake up Endeavour’s board is rooted in the past

Inside Retail

At the Endeavour Group annual meeting on October 31, shareholders will need to decide if the company really has lost its sparkle and whether the old guard from the days of Woolworths ownership days can serve up better results than the incumbent leadership. Commenting on the sale of 5.5 Coles Liquor posted a 0.1 billion and a 3.7

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The Body Shop UK Enters Administration

Retail TouchPoints

In 2006 Roddick sold the company to cosmetics giant L’Oréal , which sold it again to Natura &Co in 2017. At press time The Body Shop had not replied to a request for comment. Originally founded in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop was known for its ethically sourced natural ingredients and refillable packaging.

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The Body Shop Australia facing ‘cashflow crisis’

Inside Retail

“Sources said the profitable business could cover its day-to-day expenses from cashflow but would need additional funds to cover debts to suppliers such as logistics firms, warehouses and marketing agencies for services during its busy Christmas season,” The Guardian reported.

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Warrick Lambert Takes the Helm at Genie Shopping Amid Growth Surge

365 Retail

Genie Shopping, a leading UK retail price comparison engine , has appointed performance marketing expert Warrick Lambert as its first-ever Chief Executive Officer. Lambert rejoins the company after a 12-year hiatus, stepping in at a time when Genie Shopping is experiencing a remarkable year-on-year revenue growth of 172% in 2023.

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How the Y2K Revival is Expanding True Religion’s Shopper Community

Retail TouchPoints

The True Creators Program is designed to provide several emerging designers with the resources, from manufacturing to materials and marketing support, to craft and launch limited collections for the brand. Starting as a Senior Designer in 2006, he worked his way up to VP of Innovation before he left the company in 2017. said Wells.

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