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Why Miniso is Making Hello Kitty, Barbie and Care Bears the Stars of its New Store

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The new Miniso IP Collection store at American Dream mall. As Chang explained in an interview with Retail TouchPoints , while the company already has found success with its value-priced assortment of cute, character-emblazoned products, Miniso has hit on a new strategy to further differentiate itself — IP. growth strategy.

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Express Enters ‘Mutually Transformative Partnership’ with Toys ‘R’ Us Owner WHP

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Separately, EXPR and WHP also will form an intellectual property (IP) joint venture in which WHP will acquire certain EXPR IP — namely the Express brand. WHP will invest $235 million for a 60% stake in the joint venture, with the other 40% owned by EXPR in a deal that values the Express brand IP at $400 million.

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Miniso Blind Box Carnival Surprises and Delights Shoppers Worldwide

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With strategic packaging that keeps product contents hidden, blind boxes are designed to pique consumers’ curiosity and delight them with exclusive products — often featuring popular IP from brands like Disney and Sanrio. New York City: The Miniso Blind Box Car took to the streets of Manhattan to spread holiday cheer. ”

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Claire’s Continues Lifestyle Push with Plans for Branded Products

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Under the multi-year agreement, IMG will bring to market complementary products that support Claire’s brand purpose of inspiring self-expression and individuality, in categories including apparel , fashion accessories and room décor as well as lifestyle and special occasion products.

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Beyond Inc.’s New Chairman Reveals ‘Bigger and Better’ Plans for the Business

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million , recovering nearly half of what it paid for the BB&B IP. Like some of its chain-brand predecessors, Bed Bath & Beyond’s IP and digital assets (but not its hefty brick-and-mortar holdings) were bought, in this case by Overstock for $21.5 million in June 2023.

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Tractor Supply Appeals to Women with New Martha Stewart Collab

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The rural lifestyle retailer has tapped Stewart to expand its women’s apparel assortment with the debut of the Martha Stewart Garden Apparel line, which was developed in collaboration with Marquee Brands (which owns the Martha Stewart IP) and French Dressing Jeans Inc.

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Authentic Brands Buys IP of Iconic Boot Brand, Plans Global Expansion

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“We are also pleased to expand our relationships with two long-standing Authentic partners, Batra Group and Marc Fisher, each of whom has a proven track record of unparalleled expertise in product development across a range of categories and an established network of prominent retailers.”

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