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Bluestar Revives Justice as Online-Only Retailer, Plans to Expand Tween Brand into Tech, Home

Retail TouchPoints

Justice has returned as an online-only retailer with the launch of its new ecommerce site, ShopJustice.com. The tween retailer shuttered its remaining brick-and-mortar locations in late 2020 — which had numbered 2,800 at the brand’s peak — following the bankruptcy of parent company Ascena Retail Group. ”

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PVH Sells Off Heritage Brands as it Turns Focus to Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger

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is selling its Heritage Brands portfolio — which includes the Izod , Van Heusen , Arrow and Geoffrey Beene brands — to fellow brand management firm Authentic Brands Group for approximately $220 million. We believe ABG is well positioned to develop and invest in these brands for their future success.

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As Ted Baker store closures begin, what went wrong?

Retail Gazette

Ted Baker is set to close 15 UK stores and cut some head office roles, as administrators take action to try to save the fashion brand. NODL licenses the brand in the UK and Europe from Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the brand management group which owns Reebok, Forever 21 and David Beckham which bought Ted Baker for £211m just 18 months ago.

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Off-Price Retail: A Double-Edged Tool For Brands With Excess Inventory Needs

Retail TouchPoints

Technology has revolutionized the way brands manage their excess inventory. In the past, repurposing it required a meticulous approach that was equal parts complicated and time-consuming. So on a broad spectrum, the off-price route ultimately benefits the brand, retailer, consumer and — perhaps most importantly, the environment.

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POST COVID-19 Outlook on Sporting Goods Industry & Market Trends: The Good, The Bad and The Greatest Opportunities Ahead

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Rising consumer spending combined with higher disposable income in the last quarters of 2019, was expected to stimulate industry revenue growth, as more consumers require sporting goods for their health and fitness. Department stores, mass merchandisers and retailers that exclusively sell apparel are not included in this category.