Unbound Group has announced a new curated platform that spotlights ‘Partner Brands’ for its demographic of 55+ consumers. The website will feature footwear-focused brands like Hotter, Birkenstock, Boody, Geox, Hush Puppies, Muck Boots, Rohan, and Skechers, among its list of partners. The company has plans to expand to include offerings from its own ‘Unbound’ apparel range, in addition to further developing the functionality of the overall site.
Unbound stated that it plans to continue "explor[ing] additional partner brand opportunities in the coming months with several further partnerships at an advanced stage. Each potential partner brand is subject to a careful selection process using data-driven insights based on four key criteria: relevancy, desirability, specialism, and sustainability. Central to this process is the group's continued desire to meet its customer needs."
Curated Multi-Label Platforms
Unbound Group Debuts a Multi-Brand Platform for 55+ Consumers
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Industry Implications
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