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Skechers Joins Brands Launching Restaurants to Build Consumer Connections
Skechers Joins Brands Launching Restaurants to Build Consumer Connections
September 20, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

At a Skechers location in Gardena, Calif., shoppers can buy not only shoes, but also a burger and fries — the latest instance of a...

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Gap Up 10% as New CEO Richard Dickson Brings Hope for Turnaround
Gap Up 10% as New CEO Richard Dickson Brings Hope for Turnaround
August 22, 2023  |  Retail

Gap has a new CEO, Richard Dickson, beginning Tuesday (Aug. 22), in a move that reportedly signals renewed optimism for the company.  Dickson’s appointment has sparked investor...

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Mattel CEO Teases More ‘Barbie’ Content
Mattel CEO Teases More ‘Barbie’ Content
July 27, 2023  |  Earnings

At this point, everyone is seeing Barbie pink, whether you like it or not. And that’s a vision toymaker Mattel has ambitious plans to sustain.  ...

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Gap Appoints Mattel Veteran Richard Dickson as President and CEO
Gap Appoints Mattel Veteran Richard Dickson as President and CEO
July 26, 2023  |  Personnel

Specialty apparel company Gap has appointed Mattel veteran Richard Dickson as its president and CEO, effective Aug. 22. Dickson is currently president and chief operating officer at global toy company Mattel,...

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Seeing Pink: Barbie Collabs Run Rampant as Movie Debuts 
Seeing Pink: Barbie Collabs Run Rampant as Movie Debuts 
July 24, 2023  |  Retail

“Barbie is one of the most inventive, immaculately crafted and surprising mainstream films in recent memory.” That’s what news outlet The Independent said in regard to...

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‘Barbenheimer’ Gives Theater Owners a $235 Million Dream Weekend
‘Barbenheimer’ Gives Theater Owners a $235 Million Dream Weekend
July 23, 2023  |  Connected Economy

“Barbie” is the queen of the box office, giving theaters their best opening weekend since 2019. Director Greta Gerwig’s film based on Mattel’s most famous...

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Barbie’s Wardrobe and Zales’ Jewelry Are Available to Rent  
Barbie’s Wardrobe and Zales’ Jewelry Are Available to Rent  
July 21, 2023  |  Retail

Resale and rental have become hot initiatives among retailers. The intention is to cater to consumers’ changing preferences and values, while also mitigating the effects...

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The Barbie Phenomenon and Its Impact on Brands and Consumers
The Barbie Phenomenon and Its Impact on Brands and Consumers
June 27, 2023  |  News

“Barbie” is everywhere. It has taken over retail marketing. Everywhere you look there’s a new collaboration, from fast fashion to food and beverage to department...

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Struggling Gap Bets on Nostalgia and Brings Back Barbie 
Struggling Gap Bets on Nostalgia and Brings Back Barbie 
April 21, 2023  |  Retail

Just last month, Gap reflected on a year of struggle, with numerous net losses, bloated inventory levels and a search for a permanent CEO. In the...

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