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Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand

Retail TouchPoints

The company’s wholesale business is still thriving, but now it’s only part of an omnichannel strategy that includes ecommerce , social commerce and marketplaces. But come 2006, 2007 we really started to see that loyalty go away, and the bigger piece of it was [that] fewer people were going into department stores overall.

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The Case For Subscription Service In CPG

Retail TouchPoints

The wide adoption of digital channels has dramatically disrupted the way consumers shop, and the recent COVID pandemic has exponentially increased the velocity of that change. Digital-first brands are jumping on the opportunity to meet these expectations and build one-to-one relationships with consumers.

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Adidas sells Reebok to Authentic Brands

Retail Wire

The Reebok brand has struggled since being acquired by Adidas in 2006 as a counter to Nike. ABG has said it will not look to compete head-on with Nike, but will use Reebok to differentiate its offering with consumers through its own-stores and partnerships with wholesale partners. Adidas has reached a $2.5

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Momotaro Jeans aims to capture international customers through rebrand strategy

Inside Retail

Momotaro Jeans was born in 2006 in the Kojima district of Okayama prefecture, known as the birthplace of ‘Japanese Denim’. Overall, overseas demand is increasing significantly according to the sales from overseas wholesale and our global e-commerce site. The company owns three fashion brands, including Momotaro Jeans.

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How Etiko is bridging the gap between consumers and ethical retail

Inside Retail

Fashion and footwear brand Etiko is rolling out new initiatives that bridge the gap between consumers and ethical and sustainable retail. This will] give them a more tangible outlook on how their consumer choice helps people and the planet,” said Etiko founder and director Nick Savaidis.

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Melbourne’s Design A Space to shut up shop after 17 years

Inside Retail

Founded by husband and wife team Chris and Bec Lutz in 2006, Design A Space rents physical floor space to independent brands hoping to showcase their goods to a metropolitan customer base. Elevating the costs faced by partner brands did not make sense so long as underlying consumer spending remains low, he added.

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Boohoo and the cries of celebrity-driven “eco-conscious” campaigns

Inside Retail

The first collection, scheduled to go live in September, includes 45 limited-edition pieces of clothing made from “recycled fibres, traceable cotton, recycled polyester, and recycled sequins”, as well as two vintage biker jackets from wholesale vintage company Glass Onion. Consumer backlash.