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Net-A-Porter to exit China: What’s the future for multi-brand luxury platforms?

Inside Retail

Much like Farfetch, YNAP struggled to turn a profit in China, even during the Covid years when the luxury market was booming,” Jacques Roizen, MD at consultancy company Digital Luxury Group, told Inside Retail. YNAP entered China in 2013 before partnering with the country’s e-commerce giant Alibaba in 2018. What went wrong?

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How Lekker Bikes’ founder transitioned from CEO to a more strategic role

Inside Retail

Meindert Wolfraad launched Lekker Bikes in 2009 while living in Australia as a backpacker, and over the years, he grew the brand into a successful global cycling business. In 2018, he stepped down as CEO to take on a more strategic role. Meindert Wolfraad: I started Lekker Bikes back in 2009, in Sydney.

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A shift in attitude: How Lekker Bikes is normalising e-bikes in Australia

Inside Retail

Back in 2009, industrial designer Meindert Wolfraad identified a gap in the market for practical, comfortable and stylish commuter bikes that would enable Sydney-siders to get around, similar to what he saw growing up in the Netherlands. Meindert Wolfraad: Lekker Bikes started back in 2009, in Sydney.

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From innovative textiles to rentals, sustainable fashion is here to stay

Inside Retail

According to market insights and consulting company Maximize Market Research , the global sustainable apparel market is valued at US$6.89 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate of 8.2 million by 2033 at a compound annual growth rate of 10.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to US$11.96 per cent.

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Jeff Needham receives CHPA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Mass Relators

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) awarded its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award to longtime industry leader Jeff Needham at the opening session of its annual Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS)today in Florida. consumer healthcare industry. billion during his tenure at the company.

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The collapse and rebirth of UK fashion giant Missguided

Inside Retail

Missguided, founded by Nitin Passi in 2009, shocked the retail industry after declaring that it had fallen more than £80 million ($136 million) in debt. Signs of trouble at Missguided began in 2018, when the company found itself with a £26.5 However, those days are long gone. All our wounds were self-inflicted,” Passi said.

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Albertsons Cos. taps Saenz as chief merchant

Mass Relators

Jennifer’s extensive global industry experience and proven track record of driving growth through marketing, analytics and product innovation, grounded in a deep understanding of the consumer, will allow her to make significant contributions to our business and elevate the Albertsons brand for our customers, brand partners and associates.”.