Apparel, Brand Management and Marketing

Bluestar Alliance Buys Scotch & Soda’s U.S. Business

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2023

An affiliate of brand management company Bluestar Alliance has purchased the U.S.-based based wholesale and retail business assets of the Scotch & Soda brand, which will allow its products to be sold in retail stores across the country.

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Authentic Buys Dockers for $311 Million, Plans to ‘Reimagine the Brand for a New Generation’

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2025

As part of these efforts, Authentic has signed a licensing agreement with fellow brand management firm Centric Brands , which will serve as the operating partner for Dockers across key categories in the U.S. and Canada including sportswear, activewear, kids apparel, dress shirts, workwear and performance golf.

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All-in-one fresh foods market, catering and event location BRIDGE opens in Zurich

Retail Focus

APRIL 13, 2021

Interstore | Schweitzer has created and implemented the new 2000 m² BRIDGE market Flexstore concept in Zurich for the largest Swiss retail company, Migros. BRIDGE market has been conceived as the connector between a diverse fresh food market, creative catering with products from local partners and a wide range of events.

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Myer’s profit declines amid store closures, underperformance of some brands

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Our objective is to identify opportunities to deliver a step-change in Myer’s market position and generate strategic and financial benefits.” The company noted that its discussions with Premier Investments about a potential merger with Apparel Brands are progressing.

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Express to Expand Retail Presence in Indonesia, Paraguay and Central America

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

WHP Global plans to expand the Express brand to multiple countries in Asia and Latin America through a series of licensing agreements. This marks the first major announcement since the brand management firm announced its strategic partnership with Express, Inc. late last year.

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EssilorLuxottica acquires Supreme from VF: attractive deal or risky move?

Inside Retail

JULY 18, 2024

billion in cash, marking EssilorLuxottica’s first venture into the apparel category. per cent of the luxury eyewear market. That said, EssilorLuxottica has strong distribution capabilities and is good at brand management, so Supreme fits better with them than it did with VF,” he said.

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From Snoop Dogg to DVF: How collabs help drive growth at Skechers

Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

Skechers has teamed up with renowned apparel brand Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) on its Endless Kisses Capsule range, which will see the latter brand’s iconic lips design feature on Skechers fashion sneakers, footwear and recovery sandals.

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Express Launches Debt Restructuring Effort in Bid to Avoid Bankruptcy

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Amid declining sales, apparel retailer Express has hired restructuring adviser M3 and law firm Kirkland & Ellis to help restructure nearly $280 million of debt, according to the Wall Street Journal , which cited people with knowledge of the matter. The company’s total debt at the end of the third quarter was $274.7

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Immersive Queen store opens on Carnaby Street

Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The ‘Queen The Greatest’ store will take visitors on a journey over 2 floors, from 70s thrift store (Freddie and Roger had a stall in Kensington Market), 80s iconic live performances and tours, 90s record store, 00s DVD homage through to 2010s tech concepts.

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Can Gen Z intimates brand Parade maintain its cult status post-acquisition?

Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2023

Earlier this month, popular US-based intimates brand Parade was acquired by Ariela & Associates International (AAI), a global manufacturer of branded and private-label apparel.

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Why Heroes & Villains Prioritizes Fan Experience Over Merch Sales at New York Comic-Con

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 26, 2024

and a prime opportunity for vendors to drive brand awareness and sales. For Heroes & Villains , a fan-first destination for apparel and accessories, NY Comic Con has become a pillar event for bringing its brand promise to life. Heroes & Villains is and always has been a fan-focused brand.

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

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 24, 2021

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. This sale marks the latest in a broader shakeup among the larger brand management firms.

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Skechers Widens its Reach with New Roblox Store, John Deere Collab

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 14, 2024

A Skechers virtual shoe available to try on in the brand’s new Roblox store. Image courtesy Super League) “From our footwear to our marketing efforts, Skechers always embraces the latest technology to excite our customers,” said Michael Greenberg, President of Skechers in a statement.

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Vera Wang sells namesake brand to WHP Global

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Vera Wang has sold her IP to New York brand management firm WHP Global. As part of the transaction, founder Vera Wang will join the latter as a shareholder to assist in the brand’s creative direction. Commenting on the acquisition, Wang said the partnership perfectly aligns with her vision for the brand’s future.

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

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2020

While the latter may be true, excess inventory also has a silver lining of hidden pathways to optimizing excess inventory that lead straight to your bottom line through distribution in the off-price retail market. Technology has revolutionized the way brands manage their excess inventory. How Is Excess Inventory Optimized?

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Eddie Bauer Acquisition Gives Authentic Brands a Foothold in Growing Outdoor Category

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2021

Outdoor brand Eddie Bauer is the latest retailer to be snapped up by brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC Group , a joint venture between ABG and mall operator Simon Property Group. In 2014, men’s apparel brand Jos.

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Queen to open experiential pop-up shop on Carnaby Street

Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The ‘Queen The Greatest’ store will take visitors on a journey over 2 floors, from 70s thrift store (Freddie and Roger had a stall in Kensington Market), 80s iconic live performances and tours, 90s record store, 00s DVD homage through to 2010s tech concepts.

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Immersive Retailing. The Luxury Brand Gateway to Success

Retail Focus

OCTOBER 7, 2024

For example, in a luxury apparel store, a digital mirror might allow a shopper to try on various outfits without changing clothes physically, or a car showroom might employ VR to let a customer virtually test-drive multiple vehicle models. The Luxury Brand Gateway to Success appeared first on Retail Focus Magazine - Retail Design.

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‘Queen The Greatest’ pop-up shop to open on Carnaby Street

365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The ‘Queen The Greatest’ store will take visitors on a journey over 2 floors, from 70s thrift store (Freddie and Roger had a stall in Kensington Market), 80s iconic live performances and tours, 90s record store, 00s DVD homage through to 2010s tech concepts.

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“We can’t afford it” and other plus-size fashion excuses designers make

Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2022

. “We can’t afford it “ We personally find this hard to swallow when so many small brands manage to nail inclusive sizing. We turned to Tommika Valente, Managing Director of Anto Apparel, one of LeukBook’s partner brands, for advice. Yes there is.

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As Ted Baker closes its remaining stores, what went wrong?

Retail Gazette

AUGUST 19, 2024

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 in October 2022. You need innovation and newness in brands like Ted Baker,” says Shuttleworth.

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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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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Industry Definition and Categories Sporting goods refer primarily to specialty articles like bicycles, camping equipment, exercise and fitness equipment, apparel, footwear and other goods and accessories. Department stores, mass merchandisers and retailers that exclusively sell apparel are not included in this category.

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As Ted Baker store closures begin, what went wrong?

Retail Gazette

APRIL 8, 2024

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. You need innovation and newness in brands like Ted Baker,” says Shuttleworth.

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Queen immersive store to open on Carnaby Street to celebrate five decades of music

A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The ‘Queen The Greatest’ store will take visitors on a journey over 2 floors, from 70s thrift store (Freddie and Roger had a stall in Kensington Market), 80s iconic live performances and tours, 90s record store, 00s DVD homage through to 2010s tech concepts.

Thrift Store

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Lane Bryant and JCPenney Celebrate Social Justice With New Collections and Events

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 23, 2022

Lane Bryant will add a dedicated Pride collection to its Cacique Intimates apparel brand, while JCPenney will launch a Juneteenth collection from its Hope & Wonder private label line. JCPenney’s Hope & Wonder brand was designed to raise awareness, celebrate diversity and uplift communities. mile walks representing the 2.5

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 311 – Video Commerce with Qurate’s Brian Beitler

Retail Geek

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Brian has also served as the CMO of Qurate Retail Group, in addition to many other interesting marketing roles in the retail world. We cover video commerce, differences in adoption between Western and Eastern Markets. We met Brian at Etail Boston and arranged this interview. A few few years and here I am at curate Retail Group.

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All-in-one fresh foods market, catering and event location BRIDGE opens in Zurich

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Express Launches Debt Restructuring Effort in Bid to Avoid Bankruptcy

Immersive Queen store opens on Carnaby Street

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Vera Wang sells namesake brand to WHP Global

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As Ted Baker store closures begin, what went wrong?

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 311 – Video Commerce with Qurate’s Brian Beitler

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