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Fashion retailer Scotch & Soda secures rescue deal

Fashion retailer Scotch & Soda has been rescued by American brand management company Bluestar Alliance after filing for bankruptcy for its Dutch operations last week. Confirming media reports, Scotch & Soda co-trustee Erik Schuurs said the deal was “good news for quite a large group of employees at Scotch & Soda, even if, unfortunately, not all...

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Scotch & Soda files for bankruptcy for Dutch operations amid 'severe cash flow issues'

Fashion retailer Scotch & Soda has filed for bankruptcy for its Dutch operations following “a chain of events that accelerated severe cash flow issues”. The company said in a LinkedIn post that the pandemic combined with high inflation forced it to declare bankruptcy in the Netherlands despite reporting record sales of 342.5 million euros in...

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Scotch & Soda launch boat for World Environment Day for customers

Dutch fashion retailer Scotch & Soda has launched a boat in partnership with Plastic Whale to mark World Environment Day. The vessel named ‘The Free Spirit of Amsterdam’ is made from recycled plastic waste found in Amsterdam’s canals and seats up to eight people. Scotch & Soda’s brand colors – tan, charcoal, and cloud white are incorporated in...

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Scotch & Soda reveals new brand identity and global store expansion plans

Dutch fashion retailer Scotch & Soda has revealed a new brand identity amid an accelerated store expansion strategy. The brand said its new logo “embraces the symbol of unity at the heart of Scotch & Soda’s name which embodies the free spirit of Amsterdam” and blends its classic ampersand with the brand’s initials. New Scotch & Soda logo The new...

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Scotch & Soda adds womenswear to Scotch Select rental platform

Scotch Select is expanding to womenswear. The rental service by Scotch & Soda had previously offered only menswear since it launched last June. The rental platform will now offer Scotch & Soda's signature women's ready-to-wear and accessories, starting this fall. All rental members will have access to both menswear and womenswear as part of the...

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Scotch & Soda announces new executive hires

Contemporary clothing label Scotch & Soda is strengthening its executive leadership team with three new hires. Karis Durmer will serve as CEO Americas, reporting to CEO Frederick Lukoff while based in New York effective April 2020. Durmer will be responsible for operations in North and South America. She joins Scotch & Soda from Altuzarra, where...

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Ted Baker appoints ex-Scotch & Soda USA boss as North America CEO

Ted Baker has appointed the former boss of Scotch & Soda USA, Ari Hoffman, to the newly-created role of CEO of its business in North America. Hoffman, who will join the British luxury label in December, has over 30 years’ experience working in senior positions for a range of fashion and retail brands in North America. Most recently he was CEO...

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Despite drop in turnover, Scotch & Soda invests in 48 new stores

Against the background of challenging market conditions, Scotch & Soda said, its total revenues decreased by 3 percent to 328,7 million euros (3,608 million dollars). The company added to the statement that it significantly invested in the financial year 2018-19 to further support the transformation of its brand from a Dutch wholesale-only...

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Scotch & Soda to launch men's clothing rental service

Scotch & Soda is delving into the fashion rental trend with an upcoming rental service specifically for menswear. While rental is not a new concept to Scotch & Soda— the Dutch fashion company offers its womenswear through Rent the Runway— the company is tapping into a market that has been overlooked by other retailers. Womenswear rental options...

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Scotch & Soda taps Stella McCartney boss as new CEO

Dutch fashion retailer Scotch & Soda has appointed Frederick Lukoff as its new CEO, effective 1 September, 2019. Lukoff will be joining from fashion house Stella McCartney, where he has been president and CEO for the past ten years. He will be replacing Dirk-Jan Stoppelenburg, who has been appointed chairman of the board of Scotch & Soda, also...

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Scotch & Soda CEO steps down after five "intensive" years

Dirk-Jan Stoppelenburg voluntarily stepped down from his role as CEO for Scotch & Soda. After five years in the position, the former CEO indicated that the time has been "intensive" and that he wants to step back and be with his family in Sweden. Stopplenburg helped to develop the Dutch fashion label into an international chain, growing its...

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Scotch & Soda appoints Ralph Rijks its new CMO

Fashion label Scotch & Soda has appointed Ralph Rijks as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. The company said, as a member of the management team, Rijks will lead the marketing department to further grow the brand’s presence. “I am pleased to welcome Ralph to Scotch & Soda. Over the past 10 years Ralph has held various senior marketing...