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With Sights on Global Growth, Draper James Sells Majority Stake

Retail TouchPoints

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James , the fashion and lifestyle retail brand founded by actress Reese Witherspoon. ” Founded in 2015, Draper James is focused on its next era of growth. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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How Retailers like Rothy’s and Shinola are ‘De-Risking’ Product Design with Consumer Data

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers have changed, they are less willing to be dictated to, they are harder to predict and they’re moving faster — now more than ever we’re seeing merchants and planners and designers looking for ways to be more attuned, more regularly, with what their consumers want.”. MakerSights launched in 2015.

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

Inside Retail

The rise of the stationery market Research and Markets attributes the rise of this seemingly old-fashioned consumer product category to a few factors, including consumers’ preference for a tactile writing experience, the power of influencer marketing and the growth of e-commerce. million in revenue globally.

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Why Direct to Consumer Brands Struggle with Profitability

Indigo 9 Digital

By Tricia McKinnon Over the past decade direct-to-consumer businesses have popped up in nearly every corner of the retail sector. From mattresses sold by Casper to prescription eyeglasses from Warby Parker ambitious founders have taken a page from Amazon’s playbook hoping to sell goods directly to consumers online. million and $58.5

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From moto to marathons: What’s next for performance apparel brand Sa1nt

Inside Retail

Here, Clarke reflects on how the SA1NT business has evolved since 2015, and the opportunities that are present in the recovery space. IR: Can you share your business journey from Sa1nt Moto in 2015, including the evolution that occurred from motorcycle wear? Can you discuss the brand’s approach to consumer education?

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How pop-ups helped inform Kat the Label’s new flagship store in Melbourne

Inside Retail

The lingerie and sleepwear brand is also set to expand its wholesale offering. Founder and designer Kate Nixon said that the business started in Byron Bay in 2015, with her hand-making lace bralettes and posting products online. It has subsequently seen consistent growth across all its channels. From pop-ups to a permanent location.

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Meet the luxury swim label taking over beaches from California to Bondi

Inside Retail

When Shea Marie launched swimwear label Same back in 2015 there was no blueprint or incubator to help convert her influence into a brand. DTC and international expansion Same had previously diversified its brand to be sold wholesale to retailers but has chosen to take creative and strategic control by returning to a direct-to-consumer model.

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