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

Retail TouchPoints

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. The deal was managed by Gordon Brothers Brand Division, which had spent the previous four years revitalizing Laura Ashley after its 2020 bankruptcy.

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

Small Biz Trends

As technology continued to evolve, smartphones became multifunctional devices, replacing gadgets like cameras and GPS tools, while integrating with cloud-based solutions for better data management and seamless workflow automation. These technologies streamline processes, allowing for better data management and improved customer service.

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Why the Kmart-Target back end merger has been a decade in the making

Inside Retail

Chop and change Acquired in 2007 along with Coles and Kmart, Target started off in a strong position in Wesfarmers’ stable. The business briefly considered rebranding all its Kmart locations to Target stores due to the retailer’s long-standing heritage. We’ve done a lot of listening to customers.

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

Inside Retail

We do a lot throughout the US – we’re always doing events – but our focus is San Diego because it’s the location of our community. JD: I was very lucky to have LKI [Loose Kid Industries] before LSKD, from 2007 to 2018. IR: Do you have plans to open other stores in the US, and if so, what other locations are you considering?

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Exclusive: Milligram founder Scott Druce talks new global role at Typo

Inside Retail

I didn’t even have a CV,” said Scott Druce, founder of the upscale Australian stationery chain Milligram, who recently announced his departure from the business he started in 2007. I’m still very much in love with Milligram and engaged with it. When you start a business, a lot of your blood, sweat and tears go into it.

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Loungers to join Merry Hill’s bustling leisure quarter

A1 Retail

Merry Hill has announced that renowned restaurant brand Lounges, managed by award winning hospitality business Loungers, is set to join the destination in January 2025 with the opening of Toledo Lounge. Toledo Lounge will join fellow casual dining restaurants as one of the final additions to Merry Hill’s leisure quarter.

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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. The difference between Network as a Service (NaaS) and a managed service. One of the questions I frequently get is “Sure, I know what aaS is…that’s just the same as a managed service, right?” While there are similarities, they are not the same. Check out our ?