Marc Jacobs partners with ImagineX
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Marc Jacobs International and ImagineX Group have established a 50-50 joint-venture companies in both Hong Kong and Macau to take over distribution of Marc Jacobs collections in Hong Kong and Macau.
Marc Jacobs Hong Kong Distribution Co has taken over the existing retail network as a base for an ambitious development of Marc Jacobs brands in terms of sales and network development. Marc Jacobs Macau Distribution Co will set up a retail network during the coming months.
ImagineX Group, part of The Lane Crawford Joyce Group, is a specialist retail, brand management and distribution company operating in Greater China and South East Asia.
It has fashion partnerships with brands Salvatore Ferragamo, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Paul & Shark, Paul Smith, DKNY, Club Monaco, alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet, Scotch & Soda, Tory Burch and Isabel Marant among others.
Marc Jacobs International has more than 200 free standing stores across the globe, and the brand includes Women’s and Men’s RTW and accessories, a children’s line called Little Marc Jacobs, multiple award winning fragrances, and Marc Jacobs Beauty, which will launch in Asia later this year.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the ownership structure of the new distribution companies in Hong Kong and Macau?
What is the ownership structure of the new distribution companies in Hong Kong and Macau?
Marc Jacobs International and ImagineX Group have established these companies as 50-50 joint ventures. This means both parties have an equal stake in the ownership and operation of Marc Jacobs Hong Kong Distribution Co and Marc Jacobs Macau Distribution Co.
Q.What are ImagineX Group's core business activities in the region?
What are ImagineX Group's core business activities in the region?
ImagineX Group specialises in retail, brand management, and distribution across Greater China and South East Asia. They manage fashion partnerships with numerous international brands, indicating their expertise in these market areas.
Q.How will the new Macau company develop its retail presence?
How will the new Macau company develop its retail presence?
Marc Jacobs Macau Distribution Co is tasked with setting up a new retail network over the coming months. This suggests an expansion into Macau rather than taking over existing stores, unlike the Hong Kong operation.
Q.Which Marc Jacobs product categories are sold globally?
Which Marc Jacobs product categories are sold globally?
Globally, the brand includes Women's and Men's ready-to-wear and accessories, a children's line named Little Marc Jacobs, and several award-winning fragrances. Marc Jacobs Beauty is also due to launch in Asia later this year.
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