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With Sights on Global Growth, Draper James Sells Majority Stake

Retail TouchPoints

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James , the fashion and lifestyle retail brand founded by actress Reese Witherspoon. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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NRF: 52% of Shoppers Celebrating Valentine’s Day, Spending a Combined $21.8 Billion

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adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 The holiday may be serving as a form of release for pent-up consumers: nearly three-quarters ( 73% ) of shoppers celebrating Valentine’s Day this year feel it is important to do so given the current state of the pandemic. Just over half ( 52% ) of U.S.

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4 Ways Anthropologie is Building Brand Loyalty While Acquiring New, Younger Customers

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While Urban Outfitters ’ assortment is designed for consumers in their teens and early 20s, Anthropologie provides a destination for consumers’ “next generation of life,” when they’re starting careers and families, according to Chief Marketing Officer Elizabeth Preis. As a company, we place a huge premium on creativity.

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Why Aeon Mall is looking outside Japan for future growth

Inside Retail

Regional trends This year, Aeon expects specialty store sales in its China shopping malls to grow by 30 per cent, which would normally be a forward indicator of strongly positive leasing spreads. Meanwhile, Aeon expects specialty store growth in both its Japan and Vietnam malls of 10 per cent this year.

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Mother’s Day spending expected to hit $33.5 billion

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billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. On average, those celebrating plan to spend $254.04 Consumers will spend a total of $7 billion on jewelry, $5.9 Consumers also plan to spend more on special outings than they have in the past.”

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Meet Safely, a modern self-defense brand founded by women for women

Inside Retail

In May, the company plans to launch a multi-use, patent-pending product on its direct-to-consumer site for pre-order. In addition to the brand’s DTC website, Safely products are currently available at the University of Texas’ student shop and in several specialty stores throughout Texas.

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IRI research shows rebound in consumer sentiment

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CHICAGO – Consumer sentiment is on the rise after the unprecedented circumstances of 2020 took a toll on the financial health of many Americans. The Consumer Sentiment Index is up seven points in July 2021 compared to July 2020. IRI anticipates younger consumers will buy even more pet products in the coming year.