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The RealReal Founder and CEO Resigns; COO and CFO Step in as Co-Interim CEOs

Retail TouchPoints

She previously served as CMO of The RealReal from 2012 to 2019 and owned Anica Boutique , a fashion and home store. Julian has served as CFO since 2021 and has over 30 years of financial management experience in both public and private companies. Levesque has served as President of The RealReal since 2021 and COO since 2019.

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The perfect fit: Custom tailor Institchu reveals growth plans for 2022

Inside Retail

InStitchu’s business model – and its clothes – have been turning heads since James Wakefield and Robin McGowan launched the brand in 2012. “Their measurements and shopping follow them across the whole process,” McGowan said. “If you think about a wedding party, that’s a pretty rare service.

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Four in five consumers concerned by environmental impact of online shopping

A1 Retail

Almost all of Gen-Z – those born between 1997 and 2012 – feel concerned (96 percent) by the impact that online shopping has on the planet. The survey of over 1,000 British shoppers, which was conducted by omnichannel marketing and customer experience consultancy CPM, found that 83 percent of people worry that online shopping is unsustainable.

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How Bo & Luca’s founder navigated warfare whilst remaining true to her purpose

Inside Retail

After officially launching in 2012, Pittman recently opened Bo & Luca’s first store in Brisbane, Australia, after years of building its global presence. We managed to have all of the gowns remade and sent out in time for all of our brides’ wedding dates. Some of our pieces can take up to 300 hours to embroider.

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Spring Fair looks ahead to 2025 following a buzzing show

A1 Retail

Kate Grindal, Retail Manager, Cadw said “Great to see many of our existing suppliers returning this year, it’s the perfect opportunity to catch up in one day.” Richard Keel, Managing Director of Keel Toys said, “The footfall and orders across Sunday and Monday have been really good, we have opened a high number of new accounts.

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Frasers vs Next: How big are their growing retail empires?

Retail Gazette

Frasers Group stated that at the time of the acquisition, that the online fast fashion retailer owed £13m to its shareholders. The retail giant will hold a 97% stake, while current management will maintain a 3% hold in the business. takeover deal in September.

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Gen Z: Merchants of cool or brand killers?

Inside Retail

They are young, born between 1997 and 2012, and they have serious earning potential, as they are starting their first jobs and getting their first paychecks. They’re set to account for 40 per cent of the global luxury fashion market alone by 2025. Now, brands are faced with meeting the needs of the formidable Gen Z.