Business

The great luxury reset: challenges and opportunities for luxury brands

The Independents Group, a collective of communications agencies, together with brand building agency Karla Otto has published a white paper that looks at the shifting drivers behind the luxury market. While historically, luxury items have served as markers of status and shaping consumers' identity, today consumers are seeking out brands that...

loading...

Business

Zalando intends to take over About You

Zalando intends to make an offer for e-tailer About You. Both Zalando SE and About You's parent company, the Otto Group, have confirmed the planned acquisition. Zalando aims to acquire 100 percent of About You's shares for 6.50 euro per share. Summary • Zalando plans to acquire 100 percent of About You's shares for €6.50 per share. • Key About...

loading...

Fashion

According to Strava, Nike leads the race of sports trends in 2024

Running shoes have transcended their original purpose to become a true icon of contemporary fashion. The boundary between sport and streetwear has blurred, transforming these shoes into a symbol of cultural identity, but there are still those who use them for running. This is confirmed by the Year In Sport 2024 report from Strava, a platform...

loading...

People

Not-so-average: Arethabelle E. Smith, Head of Logistics at Shekudo

“I like to define myself as a storyteller in the sense that I found that I do enjoy telling stories of all forms,” said Arethabelle E. Smith when asked the question, ‘who are you?’ “Over the last couple of years, I would say that the story that I’m most passionate about sharing tends to be about the African narrative - what it means to be...

loading...