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Authentic Brands Group Announces Leadership Evolution; Founder Jamie Salter Appoints Matt Maddox as President and Chief Executive Officer to Help Lead Next Phase of Global Growth
20 May 2026
Authentic Brands Group (“Authentic”), a global brand and entertainment platform, today announced a leadership evolution as it enters its next phase of growth. Founder Jamie Salter has transitioned fro
Authentic Brands Group Expands Marketplace Strategy With Mercado Libre Launch in Mexico
14 May 2026
Authentic Brands Group, a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Mercado Libre, Latin America’s leading e-commerce ecosystem.
Ted Baker Unveils New Boutique at Selfridges Trafford
08 May 2026
Ted Baker unveils its new boutique shop-in-shop at Selfridges Manchester Trafford, marking a key moment in the brand’s continued expansion across premium retail destinations, through an elevated in store experience.
Juicy Couture Reintroduces the Iconic Daydreamer Handbag for Summer
08 May 2026
Juicy Couture is bringing back one of its most recognizable silhouettes, the Daydreamer handbag, returning as the centerpiece of the brand’s Summer offering.
Vince Camuto Introduces Wonderbloom Bliss Eau de Parfum, a Radiant New Expression of the Wonderbloom Collection
08 May 2026
Vince Camuto introduces Wonderbloom Bliss Eau de Parfum, the newest fragrance in the beloved Wonderbloom collection. Budding Actress and Global Brand Ambassador for Vince Camuto Fragrances, Ava Philli
Pottery Barn Teen Launches New Collaboration with Billabong
22 Apr 2026
Pottery Barn Teen, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retailer, announced today a new collaboration with Billab
Sperry Accelerates European Expansion Across Benelux and DACH Regions
21 Apr 2026
Sperry is officially taking its next step in a broader European journey, shifting focus to a comprehensive relaunch across the Benelux and DACH regions. Following a high-impact return to the UK and Ir
Sports Illustrated Resorts Announces New Resort Destination Near LSU in Baton Rouge
20 Apr 2026
Travel + Leisure Co., a leading leisure travel company, today announced plans for a new Sports Illustrated Resorts location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The development marks the experiential brand’s la
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By Kiron Kasbekar | 08 Mar 2024
Quaker Oats is a company whose products I remember from my childhood days. Years before a foreign exchange crisis caused the Indian government to impose curbs on consumer product imports, we used to see a host of foreign brands in the Indian market. Including Quaker Oats, which I remember eating when I was a child, and which has been available for the past two decades or more.
