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How accessories brand Hello Updo is challenging traditional beauty standards

Inside Retail

“Pelo malo”, or “bad hair”, is a term used in various Latin American communities to refer to hair that is curly and “hard to manage” However, Magdaline Hurtado knows that hair types like her own aren’t more “difficult”, they are just not catered to.

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Specialist leisure accessories brand Thule opens second UK store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials

Retail Focus

Committed to flexible design and comfort, the store offers car accessories such as roof racks, bike racks and car seats, as well as pushchairs, luggage, backpacks and bike bags. Thule has opened at 72 Neal Street in a 2,100 sq ft unit, showcasing its extensive range of premium products designed to provide the perfect solution for any journey.

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Steve Madden Buys Kurt Geiger for $364.1 Million

Retail TouchPoints

Steve Madden has entered a definitive agreement to purchase UK-based Kurt Geiger footwear and accessories brand for 289 million ($364.1 In October 2023 Steve Madden completed its acquisition of the privately held womens fashion label Almost Famous , and in June 2022 Steve Madden deployed a new order management system from HotWax Commerce.

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David’s Bridal Says Yes to the Dress Again with New Resale Program

Retail TouchPoints

David’s Bridal has introduced Adored by David’s , a resale program that will be managed by Arrive Recommerce. Secondhand wedding, bridesmaid and special occasion dresses, along with accessories, will be available through a curated, dedicated online storefront at 40% to 50% savings.

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Movado Group’s Xavier Gauderlot on the watch giant’s latest JV in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

The strategic partnership includes the management of marketing initiatives, sales operations, and distribution channels for Movado Group’s extensive brand portfolio. The company manages more than 30 stores and partners with more than 300 retail outlets across Asia.

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The House of Mouse: Inside Primark’s Mecca for All Things Disney and Marvel

Retail TouchPoints

Most recently, when fashion and accessories retailer Primark unveiled its 450 th store worldwide at the Florida Mall in Orlando, it announced it would have an entire floor dedicated to its growing partnership with Disney — a new kind of experience for the blossoming retailer, although certainly not the last.

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Claire’s Accessories mulls sale as cost pressures rise

Retail Gazette

Claire’s Accessories is exploring a potential sale of the business amid rising cost pressures and competition. The retailer’s owners which include JP Morgan, Elliott Management and Monarch Alternative Capital are said to have hired bankers at Houlihan Lokey to seek out potential buyers, Bloomberg first reported.