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

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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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Starbucks CEO Steps Down Less Than Two Years Later

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During his tenure, Narasimhan supported Starbucks’ supply chain innovation, helped store operations and improved the partner (employee) experience, according to a company statement. Before becoming CEO he held roles including Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, and President. Although he was named incoming CEO on Sept.

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

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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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Payless Relaunches E-Commerce Business, Plans To Open 300-500 Stores

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In addition to a refreshed design, the stores will feature digital components such as smart mirrors, touchscreen wall panels and an augmented reality (AR) foot comparison chart. “We We saw an opportunity for the brand to relaunch into the U.S.

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To Thrive in the New Global Ecommerce Marketplace, Toys ‘R’ Us may Need to Think Small

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Less than a year later, the UK arm filed for administration and all the stores were eventually shut. brand management company WHP Global has bought a controlling interest in Tru Kids, which owns the Toys ‘R’ Us brand. The first generation was made up of local, independent, fragmented stores with limited distribution.

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Designing with Data: Keeping Retailers Ahead of the Trends

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At Dyer Brown our approach, regardless of typology, emphasizes pre-design investigation: combining market research and surveys with collaborative stakeholder visioning sessions produces critical data that will inform the design process.

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Dollar General announces Tony Rogers as SVP, CMO

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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General has named Tony Rogers as senior vice president, chief marketing officer. Rogers has served as chief marketing officer at Walmart and chief marketing officer at Signet Jewelers. Matt Frame has been promoted to division vice president, store operations.