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

Retail TouchPoints

A 45-year-old family-owned luxury business might not be the kind of company one expects to be at the cutting edge of digital commerce, but thanks to President Ken Natori, the company’s second-generation leader, Natori is just that. And earn his stripes he has.

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Net-a-Porter, Ssense, Farfetch: How luxury’s e-commerce leaders stack up

Inside Retail

Third-party online retailers have proven that consumers prioritise the acquisition of the product over the in-store purchase experience. Net-a-Porter is considered a pioneer in the online luxury space since its founding at the start of the millennium in the year 2000 by Natalie Massenet. Net-a-Porter is much more of a wholesale model.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club taps Bob Eddy as CEO

Mass Relators

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. Bob’s leadership, strategic vision and deep knowledge of the business have been pivotal in driving BJ’s Wholesale Club’s transformation and record growth across all key metrics,” BJ’s executive chairman Christopher Baldwin said. Prior to joining BJ’s, she worked at Clarks Americas Inc.,

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“Building a brand from the ground up”: Inside LSKD’s San Diego expansion

Inside Retail

We’d never done an event at that level before – there were 50,000-plus community members. We were very lucky to find a space on a main street in Pacific Beach, and we decided to open a retail store at the front and our office behind it, which is exactly what we have back in Australia. I transitioned the brand to LKI in 2007.

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How 99 Bikes plans to return to profit with an electric-powered push

Inside Retail

The retailer also expects to benefit from the trend of electric bikes, and it has two national expos this year to showcase the company’s fleet to consumers. Founding 99 Bikes and taking flight Matt Turner, the current director of 99 Bikes, opened the first store in Milton, Brisbane, in May 2007.

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What Happens During a Recession? Your Complete Guide

Small Biz Trends

It’s the result of many different factors coming together, like high unemployment, low consumer confidence, and decreased spending. This can manifest itself in different ways, like lower production levels, fewer jobs, and less spending by consumers and businesses. READ MORE: 19 Recession-Proof Businesses. Stages of a Recession.

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

365 Retail

Unfortunately, Roddick’s untimely death in 2007 left the brand without its visionary leader. 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.