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Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand

Retail TouchPoints

The company’s wholesale business is still thriving, but now it’s only part of an omnichannel strategy that includes ecommerce , social commerce and marketplaces. But come 2006, 2007 we really started to see that loyalty go away, and the bigger piece of it was [that] fewer people were going into department stores overall.

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How Etiko is bridging the gap between consumers and ethical retail

Inside Retail

Fashion and footwear brand Etiko is rolling out new initiatives that bridge the gap between consumers and ethical and sustainable retail. This will] give them a more tangible outlook on how their consumer choice helps people and the planet,” said Etiko founder and director Nick Savaidis.

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The Case For Subscription Service In CPG

Retail TouchPoints

The wide adoption of digital channels has dramatically disrupted the way consumers shop, and the recent COVID pandemic has exponentially increased the velocity of that change. Digital-first brands are jumping on the opportunity to meet these expectations and build one-to-one relationships with consumers.

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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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The Body Shop’s Path to Revival Amid High Street Hurdles

365 Retail

The acquisition by L’Oréal in 2006, for £652.3 While the ethical and social activism ethos of The Body Shop remains relevant, particularly among younger consumers, the brand has struggled to adapt to the rapidly changing retail and digital landscapes. However, the journey has not been without its hurdles.

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Boohoo and the cries of celebrity-driven “eco-conscious” campaigns

Inside Retail

But instead of winning the favour of an increasingly eco-conscious market, the brand has come under fire, as critics point out the irony of a fast fashion business pitching sustainability to its customers. Consumer backlash. It’s making some noise which is exactly what I was hoping for.”.

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The Body Shop: What went wrong for the pioneering beauty chain?

Retail Gazette

GlobalData analyst Tash Van Boxel explains: “The Body Shop’s success in the past was down to its distinct brand identity, with its focus on natural ingredients and fairtrade products being at the fore of its marketing, making the retailer ahead of its time.” Portas told The BBC: “L’Oreal knows how to use brands.

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