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How Merry People is creating impact and making a splash across the pond

Inside Retail

Since it launched in 2014, Merry People has forged purposeful partnerships that embody its values of authenticity, kindness, happiness and adventure. Our global markets are really important to us as we believe we have a unique product offering and positioning in the market.”

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Amazon Appoints Insider as CEO of Worldwide Stores

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Herrington joined Amazon as VP of Consumables in 2005, launched Amazon Fresh in 2007 and was promoted to SVP of Consumables in 2014. Prior to joining Amazon, Herrington served as CEO of KeepMedia and VP of Marketing at online grocery retailer Webvan. Since 2015, Herrington has served as Amazon’s SVP of the North America Consumer.

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Meet Nakedvice, the brand founded by best friends in the Sportsgirl stockroom

Inside Retail

Despite a slight dip in 2020, the global apparel market is set to grow to about US$2 trillion by 2028, from US$1.79 Locally, women’s apparel represents the largest segment with an estimated market volume of US$11.86 billion; the men’s apparel market is about half of that, worth US$6.35 billion apparel industry in Australia.

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Ron Johnson’s Enjoy Technology Files for Bankruptcy, Set to be Sold

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Johnson co-founded Enjoy in 2014 after leaving JCPenney and currently serves as its CEO. Johnson had hoped to expand into new categories and markets, but the tides quickly turned after the company went public via SPAC in October 2021. To fund its operations throughout the Chapter 11 proceedings, Enjoy has received a $2.5

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

The business hasn’t had a full-time chief executive since 2014, when former CEO Barry Bown was ousted and chairman Peter Cowgill stepped in to take control of the day-to-day operations. According to Reuters, JD Sports has yet to confirm the appointment, and has said it will “update the market further when appropriate.”.

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Why Manufacturers Need Composable Commerce to Drive Digital Sales

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They need to think about what customers really want, and how quickly they can deliver and adapt to these changing market demands. The State of the Market. Flexibility is the name of the game: it’s about empowering manufacturing firms with the freedom to adapt, scale and rapidly go to market with minimal complexity and maximum control.

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2 Top Target Chiefs Announce Retirement Plans

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Mulligan also served as interim President and CEO of Target in 2014, prior to Cornell’s appointment.

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