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US firm Bluestar Alliance snaps up Scotch & Soda

Inside Retail

Scotch & Soda has been acquired by New York-based brand management firm Bluestar Alliance after filing for bankruptcy for its Dutch operations last week. Bluestar Alliance said the acquisition will allow Scotch & Soda to continue its operations and products across key markets, including the Netherlands. million (US$369.42

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Renfroe to succeed Irby as Publix’ marketing VP

Mass Relators

— Publix Super Markets’ vice president of marketing Mark Irby plans to retire at the end of February. Renfroe, 42, began her Publix career in 2005 as a marketing support associate in Lakeland, Florida. She was promoted to her current role of director of marketing operations in 2019.

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The rise of Sheike: From Sydney market stall to style authority

Inside Retail

IR: I know Sheike launched an e-commerce site in 2006. So we’ll be looking to expand heavily into SA, WA, and probably the Victorian markets. IR: Given the fact that events have traditionally been a key reason for customers to come in and shop at Sheike, I imagine Covid had a pretty big impact on the brand.

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PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Hall of Fame inductees

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Presented by PLMA and Store Brands magazine, the Private Label Hall of Fame was created in 2006 to recognize the men and women who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the global private brand industry. Their hard work and dedication are instrumental to the success of the store brands business.”