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“Bang” Goes the Gavel: Ownership of Social Media Accounts

Hunton Andrews Kurth

In granting a summary judgment motion on June 16, 2023, the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court developed a new framework to determine the ownership rights to a corporate social media account. Vital has since been attempting to sell their business, which includes over 50 social media accounts. Control Over Access.

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How British brand Papier is driving growth in the global stationery market

Inside Retail

In a world where technology, from smartphones to AI, is being integrated into almost every aspect of daily life, it may surprise some people to learn that the stationery market is thriving. How Papier made a name for itself across the pond Papier was originally launched in 2015 by chief executive officer and founder Taymoor Atighetchi.

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Nordstrom Financial Chief Bramman Steps Down; Insider Appointed Interim CFO

Retail TouchPoints

SVP and Chief Accounting Officer Michael Maher will step into the role on an interim basis while the company conducts an internal and external search for a permanent CFO. “As Bramman served as CFO and SVP of Carnival Cruise Line from 2010 to 2015 and Avery Dennison from 2015 to 2017.

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How Kulani Kinis is thriving in overseas markets

Inside Retail

Danielle Atkins and Alexander Babich started Australian bikini label Kulani Kinis as a side hustle in 2015. The US is the brand’s most successful market, with Kulani Kinis being one of the most in-demand bikini labels in North America. Atkins said the size and scale of the market makes it easier to find their target customer. “We

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FTC Holds Online Fashion Brand Accountable for Suppressing Negative Reviews, Issues Updated Guidance for Marketers, and Warns Review Platforms

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The FTC issued two new guides for businesses on soliciting reviews, one directed to marketers , the other to online platforms. These documents cover best practices for review collection, review moderation, and review publication; both should be studied carefully by retailers who incorporate consumer reviews into their marketing strategy.

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Is Jim’s Beauty set to flop like Harley-Davidson perfume – or could it be branding genius?

Inside Retail

Cadbury briefly introduced Vegemite chocolate in 2015, but then said it hadn’t been serious. Jim’s could fill a gap in the beauty market Industry researcher IBISWorld says Australia’s beauty industry is characterised by “market saturation and the wholehearted acceptance of its products by consumers”, which isn’t a good sign for Jim’s.

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Deliveroo Australia collapses, enters administration

Inside Retail

Deliveroo started its business in Australia in 2015 and was the longest-standing online food delivery platform in the country. During the past few years, the market has experienced fierce competition from global major players, including DoorDash, Menulog and Uber Eats.