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Anne Klein, Lotto parent buys majority stake in Isaac Mizrahi
Global brand management firm WHP Global has bought a 70 per cent stake in Isaac Mizrahi from Xcel Brands, in a deal valuing the American designer label at US$68 million.
Xcel Brands, a media and consumer pr...
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Aje makes big bet on athleisure with rollout of Aje Athletica stores
The designer fashion brand plans to open 11 new Aje Athletica stores in the next 10 months, taking its physical footprin...

How livestreaming is driving e-commerce sales in China
Livestreaming is proving to be a lucrative business in China with brands reporting a higher return on invetment than tra...

Selfridges owners to offer chain in £4 billion auction
The Weston family said it was open to the idea last month after 80-year-old W Galen Weston, who purchased the chain in 2...

Michael Avenatti sent to prison for Nike extortion scheme
Avenatti still faces three other criminal fraud trials, including for defrauding Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie ...

The Harvey Norman saga is a warning about the impacts of cancel culture
If you’re looking for a clear example of how a retail brand should never act, look no further than the furniture and ele...

Easter spending rebounds in 2021: Paymark
Customer spending between Easter Thursday to Tuesday hit a total of $720 million – 130 per cent up on the same period of...

‘Always thank your team’ — and other management tips from a Toys R Us exec
To be a good manager, always begin with the end in mind and think of the customer at the centre.

New York store keeps neon dream alive for 50 years
From a cross-legged Ronald McDonald to a martini glass replete with olive, classic neon signs fill Let There Be Neon, a ...

The RealReal to fashion brands: Embrace resale or get left behind
Why brands should embrace fashion resale and rental, according to industry experts.

Disney to close at least 60 North American stores, focus on e-commerce
In November, Disney launched digital marketplaces in Australia, New Zealand and India.

JB Hi-Fi and Super Retail: Here’s why they killed it in 2020
JB Hi-Fi and Super Retail Group emerged from the past year stronger than anyone could have anticipated. Here are the sec...

Six tips for more productive flexible working
Flexible working must supports healthy balance for employees and not increase stress on them or their lives.

Li Ning to buy up Clarks footwear for US$69 million
Viva China aims to buy up 51 per cent of the footwear retailer.

The role of the retailer in a mask mandate
In a mask mandate how much responsibility falls on the retailer?

Behind the success of Japanese retailer Books Kinokuniya
Where many megastores around the world have faltered amid competition from online retailers and ebooks, Books Kinokuniya...