Jessica Matlin

By now everyone knows that "SEPHORA teens and tweens" are driving the #beauty market. See how in The Benchmarking Company's latest infographic in happi!

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The new venture, called Authentic Luxury Group, will initially focus on Authentic Brands Group owned luxury and accessible luxury names including: Barneys New York, Judith Leiber Couture, Hervé Léger and Vince. Essentially, the new luxury group plans to serve as an incubator for brand growth through strategic licensing agreements and distribution channels across #fashion, #retail, #digital, #hospitality, #realestate, #art and #travel, according to the joint venture; all related to luxury lifestyle and activities. Perhaps, we are witnessing the emergence of a new luxury powerhouse from the United States, poised to join the ranks of the prestigious luxury conglomerates that dominate the fashion and lifestyle markets from France and Italy. While these European giants have long set the standard, this could signal a shift in the global landscape. Time will reveal if this American contender lead by Authentic Brands Group Jamie Salter & Saks Richard Baker can truly redefine the luxury industry on a global scale (in my personal opinion highly feasible).

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👩 This week, Rowing Blazers, the preppy lifestyle and apparel brand founded by Jack Carlson, appointed Laura Willensky as its new chief executive officer. 🤝 Willensky is the company’s second major hire since its acquisition by Burch Creative Capital an investment firm founded by Christopher Burch, who is also the co-founder of TORY BURCH LLC, and whose portfolio includes brands like STAUD, Solid & Striped, DANIELLE GUIZIO, and BaubleBar Inc.. ✍ In my latest article for Inside Retail US, I explore Willensky's appointment to the role and what it may entail for the future of Rowing Blazers. 🔗 Check out the link below to find out more! #insideretail #retail #rowingblazers #appointment #apparel #accessories #luxury #ecommerce #brickandmortar #editorial #webcontent

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ICYMI: Some DTG and AI experts joined the Apparelist podcast to weigh in on the explosion of new technologies in the industry and how they think these global influences will play out in the decorated apparel industry. Listen at the link below! 🎙️🎙️ #Apparelist #DTG #DirecttoGarment

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𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐋𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 In an intriguing shift within the luxury market, iconic fashion brands are expanding beyond the traditional realms of clothing and fragrances. Brands like Hermès, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Prada are not just names on high-end apparel anymore; they have ventured into the culinary world with the launch of cafes and, in Ralph Lauren's case, restaurants. Even Tapestry, the parent company behind Kate Spade, is making a splash with a cafe pop-up in Dubai. This trend reflects a strategic move to forge deeper connections with consumers, offering them a more immersive brand experience. It's fascinating to see these brands stitch their ethos into the fabric of dining experiences, aiming to enhance the luxury lifestyle they epitomize. However, this expansion has its critiques. Some argue that fashion brands should focus on their core offerings to maintain exclusivity and not dilute their luxury appeal by stepping into the more ubiquitous food and beverage market. What's your take on this blend of high fashion with haute cuisine? Is it a smart extension of the brand experience or a step too far from their roots? #LuxuryBranding #FashionIndustry #BrandExperience #InnovationInRetail

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I thoroughly enjoyed doing a stock deep dive on Hermès with Shreekkanth Viswanathan. Since the IPO in 1993, shares of Hermès have compounded at 20.6%, while the S&P 500 had a total return of just 10.4% over the same period. Shree did an exceptional job telling the story of Hermès and explaining why this business is so high-quality. During the episode: - We give a business overview of Hermès. - We share the story of the attempted takeover of Bernard Arnault (very fascinating!). - We discuss the strength of Hermès’ moat, the growth opportunities that lie ahead, and much more. Whether you are interested in Hermès or not, I think there is a lot we can learn about such a company that we can implement into our own business or personal lives in some form or fashion. Links to listen are below. Let me know what you think if you tune in!

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We spoke to The Business of Fashion and shared our thoughts on current consumer sentiment and how they are spending.  #retail #consumer #JHA  https://lnkd.in/e7JDGGFE

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DTC children’s clothing brand Hanna Andersson named former Apple executive Grace Wong as its new brand director, according to a company press release. The global children’s clothing industry has grown steadily and is projected to increase at an annual growth rate of 2.6% from 2024 to 2028, according to Statista. The US market is considered the largest in the world in terms of revenue, with estimates of 54 billion dollars by 2024. OptimaRetail.EU: Experts in worldwide #Retail #maintenance and #repairs - SMART FACILITY MANAGEMENT  #RetailInnovation #FutureTrends #OptimaRetail #facilityManagement #PreventiveMaintenance #ReactiveMaintenance #NewsOptimaRetail

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