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Vince Holding Corp. Changes Hands, Former CEO Brendan Hoffman to Return to the Helm

Retail TouchPoints

Hoffman previously served as CEO of Vince from 2015 to 2020 before leaving to lead Wolverine Worldwide, first as President and then CEO through August 2023. The brand also is sold in premium wholesale channels around the world and has a subscription service, Vince Unfold , that is operated by CaaStle.

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Vaccarella is no stranger to retail — Bogg has wholesale partnerships with Dick’s Sporting Goods and Bass Pro Shops , among others — and she has mastered a model in which the brand develops exclusive designs tailored to each partner’s shopper base. I found a new factory in 2015, and they really understood my vision.

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Woolworths and Coles drew consumer ire for cost-of-living pressures in 2024

Inside Retail

The two inquiries announced in December 2023 were a Senate Select Committee Inquiry and a review of the voluntary Food and Grocery Code of Conduct that former Labor minister Dr Craig Emerson adopted in 2015.

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After a $5.5B Valuation, Vuori Exec Reveals What’s Next in International Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

Since its launch in 2015, Vuori has grown to serve customers across 18 countries through a growing network of brick-and-mortar locations and a robust ecosystem of distributors. We also use qualitative feedback to learn — for example, store notes with people visiting a wholesale door, learning about us and then shopping with us in retail.”

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Maison Kitsuné and Hoka take divergent paths in physical retail – what to know

Inside Retail

The closures are part of Maison Kitsuné’s overarching reorganisation of its retail operations to focus more on wholesale distribution and digital operations. Our continued journey to thoughtfully expand wholesale doors plays well into this marketplace dynamic.” By 2016, the two partners had split up, and both locations were shut down.

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Should we raise a toast to Coles’ latest liquor rebrand?

Inside Retail

Coles has previously undertaken major reviews in 2005 and 2015, leading to a series of turnaround or revitalisation plans, including brand tweaks, over the past 20 years. You can put that down to Coles, which is yet again rebadging its liquor stores as it attempts to boost sales and earnings. Theyve had limited success.

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MORI acquires KIDLY in children’s retail move to supercharge its growth

A1 Retail

Bringing together two strong family brands gives us the opportunity to supercharge our growth – first online in the UK, then in the US, and swiftly through physical retail and wholesale channels. In 2025, MORI celebrates its 10th birthday, following a decade of innovation and impact since it was founded by Akin Onal in 2015.