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Inside Gordon Brothers’ ‘Asset-Light’ Strategy to Rejuvenate the Laura Ashley Brand

Retail TouchPoints

Gordon Brothers is most commonly known for its work helping companies through bankruptcy, handling things like restructuring, financing and asset liquidation. But recently, a lesser-known division of Gordon Brothers found itself in the spotlight when the company sold the iconic British brand Laura Ashley to brand management firm Marquee.

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As-a-service may be more than you think

Cisco Retail

Cisco jumped all in on SaaS ourselves, acquiring WebEx back in 2007. In a traditional managed services model , the customer describes their specific needs (endpoints, locations, bandwidth, applications etc.). SaaS (software-as-a-service) began over two decades ago with the launch of WebEx in 1995 and Salesforce.com followed in 1999.

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10 Online Business for Sale in June

Small Biz Trends

The business is located in Colmar, PA with an asking price of $300,000 and a cash flow of $165,000. The business is located in Tampa, FL with an asking price of $27,500,000. The business is located in North Carolina with an asking price of $315,000. The business is located in Austin, TX with an asking price of $130,000.

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What is a Franchise?

Small Biz Trends

The previous document was revised by the Federal Trade Commission in 2007. Reviewing the Finance Disclosure Document (FDD) is also important. Like the location and territory you can work in and how you’re expected to run your franchise. This is another part of the business an established brand needs you to look at.

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International Women’s Day: 7 activist female founders

Retail Gazette

In 2007, she banned fur from all her lines and campaigned for the government to ban the sale of fur in the UK. LDC helps more than 200 designers connect with consumers with a passion for sustainable fashion via its online marketplace and pop-up locations.

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Mike Ashley: Who is the unorthodox retail magnate?

365 Retail

His chain of stores, now rebranded as Sports Soccer, had grown to an estate of around 100 locations by the turn of the millennium. In February 2007, Mr Ashley floated the business as a public company on the London Stock Exchange in a move which valued it at £2.5 billion, although the founder retained a majority stake.

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The Evolution of Communication: A Deep Dive into the History of Cell Phones

Small Biz Trends

Introduced by the Apple iPhone in 2007, it enabled users to navigate through multi-touch gestures, such as pinch-to-zoom. Communication Revolution Cell phones revolutionized how you communicate, enabling instant connections regardless of location. Accessing information on-the-go empowers you to make informed decisions.