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Inspire Bets $11.3B That Its Brands Can Run On Dunkin’

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Private equity-backed Inspire Brands will be buying Dunkin' Donuts and bringing it private for a whopping $11.3 Dunkin’ Brands CEO Dave Hoffmann noted the acquisition was a testament to the progress Dunkin’s had made and maintained during the global pandemic leaving the brand “stronger than ever.”. “We Inspire’s Many Brands .

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Brand Differentiation – How One Bank Is Producing 132% Profit Growth

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If your bank struggles to create a clear value proposition and brand differentiation, then we have a case study for you. Brand Differentiation Step 1: Build an Employee-Centric Culture. Nubank is an example of what happens when you invest in your products in order to differentiate your brand.

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Life House Tech-Focused Hotel Brand Closes $30M Fundraise

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Among the fastest-growing hotel brands, Life House has over 800 beds and 25 hotels that are expected to be operational by early next year. . According to the company, its platform is producing revenue increases topping 40 percent while lowering expenses for operations 45 percent.

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Project Verte Launches Blockchain Marketplace For DTC Brands

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Project Verte has launched the MyVerte blockchain -based marketplace for direct-to-consumer brands. According to a press release , MyVerte will launch with over 100 brands, including new brands like Foreo, Temporary Forevers and La Luna Rose. The platform will also highlight new brands on a weekly basis.

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Arby’s Parent Company, Inspire Brands, Acquires Sonic For $2.3B

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Inspire Brands announced that it will acquire Sonic for approximately $2.3 The agreement was unanimously approved by Sonic’s Board of Directors, and represents a premium of approximately 19 percent per share to Sonic’s closing stock price on September 24, 2018 ($43.50 Sonic will continue to operate as an independent brand.

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Amazon’s Big Brand Woes And Walmart’s Robotics Push

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Amazon’s relationships with big brands on their platform is looking quite a bit less healthy than it once was, while Walmart has seen grocery services lose some ground in terms of consumer appreciation, according to a recently released ranking. Big News of the Week: Another Big Brand Break-Up. for smart lighting in 2018.

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American Brands Are Bullish On Retail Expansion In China

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Brands from L Brands — which counts Victoria’s Secret in its portfolio — and Ralph Lauren , as well as Starbucks , are bullish on China. Here are their executives on how they plan to build their brands in the country. For Ralph Lauren, expanding on the brand’s digital and international presence is a “key initiative.”

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