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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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Adidas sells Reebok to Authentic Brands

Retail Wire

The Reebok brand has struggled since being acquired by Adidas in 2006 as a counter to Nike. ABG has said it will not look to compete head-on with Nike, but will use Reebok to differentiate its offering with consumers through its own-stores and partnerships with wholesale partners. Adidas has reached a $2.5

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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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Melbourne’s Design A Space to shut up shop after 17 years

Inside Retail

Founded by husband and wife team Chris and Bec Lutz in 2006, Design A Space rents physical floor space to independent brands hoping to showcase their goods to a metropolitan customer base. Elevating the costs faced by partner brands did not make sense so long as underlying consumer spending remains low, he added.

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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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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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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. Woodard, Jr.,

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