How wearables are changing the face of sports brands
With smartwatch and fitness band sales more than doubling in the UK last year, brands are placing an impetuous on wearable technology in a bid to stand out from the competition.
With smartwatch and fitness band sales more than doubling in the UK last year, brands are placing an impetuous on wearable technology in a bid to stand out from the competition.
New Balance’s CEO Robert DeMartini admits the brand had unintentionally “become older” but says a renewed focus on its performance business will help it become more relevant to younger consumers and shake off its image as more of a lifestyle brand.
Brands wondering how many consumers their Apple Watch apps are reaching were left disappointed by Apple’s decision not to reveal sales figures but CEO Tim Cook’s promise that native apps will “be killer” for the watch suggests future opportunities for marketers.
When two brands come together, the results are always interesting. But when the brands in question are Apple and Hermès, the co-branding strategy is going to be headline news.
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The CMA’s analysis into loyalty pricing is still ongoing, but it says it is “unlikely” to conclude that supermarkets are unfairly inflating non-loyalty pricing to make their member pricing appear more attractive.
Oatly CEO’s told investors it would refocus on its “reason for being” and be “slightly less self-indulgent” in how it uses its brand voice.
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