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How True Religion aims to be the latest Y2K-era brand to make a comeback

Inside Retail

By 2013, the company reached peak profit, when it hit $490 million in revenue, after nearly tripling sales between 2007 and 2012. So, what is driving the renewed consumer interest in True Religion today? The first major turnaround tactic was taking a step back to realise who True Religion’s ideal consumer base is today.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Interim Leader President and CEO

Retail TouchPoints

Eddy joined BJ’s in 2007 and assumed the role of EVP and CFO in 2011. Prior to joining BJ’s, Eddy served multinational manufacturing, technology, retail and consumer products companies as a member of the audit and business advisory practice of PwC. Laura Felice — currently SVP and Controller — has been appointed to replace Eddy as CFO.

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Old Navy Merchandising Exec: BODEQUALITY Has ‘Changed the Way We Work…Top to Bottom’

Retail TouchPoints

Additionally, nearly two-thirds of consumers say they’re more attracted to brands that focus on making the world a better place. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): Old Navy isn’t just expanding its size range; it’s attempting to create a more inclusive shopping experience for plus-size consumers.

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“Building a brand from the ground up”: Inside LSKD’s San Diego expansion

Inside Retail

We didn’t plan on opening an office, but our first US team member has been here for almost two years. JD: I was very lucky to have LKI [Loose Kid Industries] before LSKD, from 2007 to 2018. IR: Do you have plans to open other stores in the US, and if so, what other locations are you considering? How has that been going?

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Adrian Cheng’s resignation marks turning point for New World Development

Inside Retail

“The economic reasons behind the losses are elevated interest rates and weak consumer and business confidence in Hong Kong, which has affected rental income and property valuation,” Gary Ng, senior economist at Natixis, told Inside Retail. “It The youngest son, Christopher Cheng, was appointed as co-CEO of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises.

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How 99 Bikes plans to return to profit with an electric-powered push

Inside Retail

The retailer also expects to benefit from the trend of electric bikes, and it has two national expos this year to showcase the company’s fleet to consumers. Founding 99 Bikes and taking flight Matt Turner, the current director of 99 Bikes, opened the first store in Milton, Brisbane, in May 2007. The company achieved an 82.6,

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

Retail TouchPoints

When I joined in 2007] I tried to stay behind the scenes, but at one point we needed somebody to lead the investigation and eventual implementation of this whole new ecommerce business model that none of the employees, and certainly none of the executives, either wanted to do or had the capability to do,” Natori added. “

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