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Following $40 Million Funding Round, MeUndies Eyes Omnichannel Growth

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Founded in 2011, MeUndies initially stood out with its bold, colorful and pop culture-infused prints as it acquired a loyal customer base through social media. Why the pandemic gave MeUndies a competitive advantage. It allows people to see, feel, live and breathe the brand.

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Claire’s Hires Children’s Place, Zara Vet as Chief Merchandising Officer

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Lima-Guinehut brings more than 20 years of omnichannel experience to the role. She will lead the retailer’s global merchandising, sourcing and design strategy as well as the brand’s piercing business.

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Bark Ups the Ante in Petcare with Debut of Airline for Dogs

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Omnichannel dog brand Bark has partnered with a jet charter company to launch Bark Air , an air travel experience designed “for dogs first and their human companions second.” Each plane will accommodate approximately 10 dogs and their human companions.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Continues to Rebuild C-Suite with Marketing Chief Appointment

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During his 35-year career, Sichel served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Burlington Stores for eight years , from 2011 to 2019, with a focus on ecommerce and strategy. Sichel will manage fully integrated marketing and customer strategies for Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy BABY and Harmon.

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Bath & Body Works Taps Unilever Veteran as New CEO

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She first joined Unilever in 2011 as EVP, Personal Care North America where she oversaw a portfolio of more than 20 personal care brands and helped Unilever’s haircare business achieve U.S. Boswell brings more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, brand building, business development and strategy to the role.

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Petco Unleashes Rover.com to Offer Additional Services

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Founded in 2011 in Seattle, Rover has connected pet owners to millions of service bookings and features the Rover Guarantee, 24/7 support, vet consultations and GPS walk mapping. As a treat, first-time customers will receive a $10 discount on the services.

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Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences

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About the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo The Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (also known as RICE) aims to bring together emerging brands and established omnichannel players alike to dig into the topics and trends shaping the future of retail. Founder and President Nick Bodkins describes Boisson as “the Sephora of NA.”

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