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Famous Footwear Parent Caleres Outlines Executive Changes

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In 2014, Sullivan was named chairman of the board. During her career, Sullivan also worked with The Stride Rite Corporation as COO and held consumer brand management and sales roles at companies including M&M/Mars and The Mennen Company.

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Report: Rent The Runway Exits Brick-And-Mortar

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Founded as an e-Commerce business in 2009, Rent the Runway did not open its first retail location until 2014. Rent the Runway operates within the circular economy, a model in which consumers can reduce waste and lessen environmental harm by resale or reuse.

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NFTs will Bridge the Gap Between the Real World and the Metaverse

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Thousands of years later, in 2009, the market for digital assets arose. In 2014, NFTs (non-fungible tokens) were introduced. Reintroducing NFTs for Retail Selling digital products to consumers is not new. Consumers buy digital services from Netflix. As these digital assets became prevalent, so did fraud.

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Will “shy” consumers come out for Singles Day? Global brands weigh in

Inside Retail

How much do consumers spend? While Alibaba started “Double 11” in 2009 to win over online shoppers with discounts and promotions, China’s major e-commerce platforms now all take part in it. ” On the day, single people treat themselves with gifts and presents, while also organizing social gatherings and parties.

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Eddie Bauer Acquisition Gives Authentic Brands a Foothold in Growing Outdoor Category

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The Eddie Bauer brand has been at the center of a number of mergers and acquisitions over the last 12 years, after being bought out of bankruptcy by Golden Gate in 2009. In 2014, men’s apparel brand Jos. and Canada. Bank attempted to acquire Eddie Bauer, but the acquisition was dropped when the boards of directors at Jos.

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What Stitch Fix signals about the future of personalised subscription boxes

Inside Retail

As the world leaves that era in the rearview mirror, many businesses are facing the same dilemma on how to adapt to an ever-changing consumer landscape. After launching in 2009, it was acquired by Nordstrom for US$350 million in 2014, before shutting down in 2022. What and who is Stitch Fix?

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How Tmall Global is overcoming the challenges of China’s zero-Covid policy

Inside Retail

Back in October, the online marketplace teamed up with global real estate giant Simon and Shop Premium Outlets to bring US brands to Chinese consumers through a series of livestream shopping events. The company is also doing virtual walkthroughs of stores for its consumers. Global Shopping Festival and throughout the holiday season.