Online retailer Farfetch is stepping up its investment in streetwear with the acquisition of New Guards Group, in a move that gives it further access to some of fashion’s hottest brands in an increasingly competitive category.
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Steve Madden Acquired DTC Sneaker Brand Greats in a Bid for Young Male Shoppers
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With Steve Madden’s latest acquisition, the DTC sneaker brand Greats, the nearly 30-year old company is tackling several industry trends and customer demographics in one move.
LVMH’s Stella McCartney Deal Highlights the Growing Importance of Sustainability
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Only a year after splitting from French luxury conglomerate Kering, Stella McCartney is now joining up with Kering rival LVMH. The partnership will see the Stella McCartney brand enter the LVMH portfolio of luxury brands alongside Christian Dior, Fendi and Louis Vuitton. Stella McCartney herself will retain majority control of the brand and will also join LVMH in a currently untitled role advising the group on sustainability efforts.
Powderkeg Tech Culture Awards Spotlight
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INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis-based tech networking platform Powderkeg will present the inaugural Indiana Breakout Tech Culture Awards in September. In June, 50 Hoosier tech companies were named finalists for the awards, which include categories such as Overall Culture, Emerging Culture and Social Impact. This week, we spotlight five more finalists who talk about what culture means to their companies.
We asked representatives from each tech company a series of questions about company culture:
Order Management System Helps GNC Meet Omnichannel Goals
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GNC a global retailer of health and nutrition-related products, recently implemented enVista’s order management system (OMS) and agile
Choosing a TMS: How to Make the Right Move
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Transportation management systems (TMS) offer major potential benefits to shippers in the supply chain, but only when companies use due diligence to select a solution that is an optimum fit for their profile and needs. The right TMS offers both savings and process improvement.