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Kering names new CEOs for Saint Laurent, Balenciaga

Inside Retail

Charbit joined Kering in 2012 as product strategy director of Saint Laurent and became CEO of Balenciaga in 2016. Charbit will succeed Francesca Bellettini, Kering’s deputy CEO, who will then focus on the brand development of all Kering fashion, leather goods and jewellery houses.

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The Olympic opportunity: How brands can sustain their momentum beyond the Games

Inside Retail

During the 2016 Rio Olympics, the story of US gymnast Simone Biles captivated audiences. These shifts manifest in various ways, from increased consumer spending to innovative marketing strategies. Brands that embraced digital strategies generated increased engagement and sales.

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Freshly Cosmetics announces launch of its first flagship beauty store in the UK

Retail Focus

Still a relative newcomer to the global beauty industry, Freshly Cosmetics was established in 2016 and has already been used more than a million people across 20 countries throughout Europe as well as China. The brand has a very clear vision and purpose and the company are led and guided by pioneers in R&D for natural cosmetics.

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R.M. Williams names new chief marketing officer

Inside Retail

Williams last year, welcomed Willingham’s appointment, and said his role will be critical in accelerating the brand’s new growth strategies across digital and international markets. Before DDB, Willingham was the global director on the Nike brand at Wieden + Kennedy, overseeing campaigns for the 2016 Olympics and 2018 World Cup, among others.

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Bond-eye CEO: “Copy-cats are unable to do this which sets us apart”

Inside Retail

A key moment came in 2016 when Philpott was sent a metre of striking cobalt blue ‘crinkle’ fabric to experiment with by its supplier, who just so happened to be the inventor of the original crinkle fabric in London. It was even featured in the 2016 Sports Illustrated Swim Edition. Sell-through at retail is everything,” Philpott said.

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J Crew’s catalogue proves that print is still king in the fashion industry

Inside Retail

The strategy behind the catalogue relaunch is not a hail mary to return J Crew to its former glory – the company’s sales are close to US$3 billion this year, according to its CEO Libby Wadle – but rather to evoke a sense of nostalgia amongst customers and reposition itself as the pioneer of all-American style.

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Here is what’s driving Danish retail giant Bestseller’s success Down Under 

Inside Retail

Following its launch in Australia in 2016, Danish retail group Bestseller has firmly entrenched its presence in the retail market, with the company making strides in its sustainability and circularity initiatives. She contended that this strategy would ensure the financial stability of Bestseller, as well as the group’s partners.

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