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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...

Fashion

In pictures: Scotch & Soda to launch its first shoe collection

Dutch couture label Scotch & Soda will soon offer footwear too. Available from 2019 in select stores and the brand’s e-commerce, the collection will include four styles for both men and women: a sneaker, a shoe, a beach slide and a boot, in materials such as raffia weave and snakeskin. Prices will range from 80 euro (approximately 90 US dollars)...

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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...

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Retail|INTERACTIVE

Denim Capital Amsterdam: This is where all the big brands are

When Adriano Goldschmied, co-founder of leading Italian denim label Diesel, better known as the 'Godfather of Denim', was asked to explain the special bond that exists between the Netherlands and denim, his answer was clear and concise: ”The Dutch have jeans in their blood. Denim fits with their mindset.” Amsterdam has the reputation of being...

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Management

Scotch & Soda posts 3 percent rise in annual turnover

On a consolidated basis, Scotch & Soda reported revenue growth of 3 percent to 335.6 million euros (394 million dollars) for fiscal 2016/17 from 325.9 million euros (382 million dollars) a year earlier. The Amsterdam-based company returned to profitability last year after reporting heavy losses in the year 2014/15. This year again the company...

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Fashion |INTERACTIVE TIMELINE

Timeline: How Scotch & Soda expanded across the globe

Amsterdam-based denim label Scotch & Soda first sprang into the market back in 1985 with the launch of a single men's wear collection. What first began as a small business has rapidly become a chain with more than 150 stores and over than 8000 concessions around the world. Scotch & Soda, Maison Scotch and children's collection, which together...

Fairs

Scotch & Soda to show at Premium Berlin

Amsterdam denim brand Scotch & Soda will show for the first time at international fashion trade fair Premium Berlin, which will take place from 4 to 6 July 2017 at Station Berlin. The brand's presence at the trade fair supports a recent increase in investment in Germany as part of Scotch & Soda’s strategic growth plan. “Berlin’s naturally buzzy,...

News|IN-DEPTH

How do you tell the story of denim?

Amsterdam - One pair of jeans retails for as little as 20 euros - others as much as 500 euros - now try explaining that to the consumer. Denim is a complex product and the production process consists of many steps, all of which contribute to the final price tag. How does a denim brand explain to its customers how its products are made? How do...

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Fashion |IN-DEPTH

How do you tell the story of denim?

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Management

Scotch & Soda manages to book profit in FY15/16

Scotch & Soda has returned to profitability this fiscal year after reporting heavy losses in the year 2014/15. According to the recently filed annual report, the Amsterdam-based apparel company achieved 1.1 million euros (1.09 million dollars) profit for the year June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016. Scotch & Soda’s return to the black comes after the...

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Fashion |REVIEW

Scotch & Soda continues to elevate their offerings

The tagline underneath Scotch & Soda's main monarcher is Amsterdam Couture. On Sunday, September 11, when they presented their spring/summer 2017 collection, it was clear that they truly deserve that tagline. This was only their second time showing at New York Fashion Week, and again, they really took it to a whole new level. The brand, which is...

Retail

Scotch & Soda expands New York presence ahead of Fashion Week

With their New York Fashion Week presentation scheduled to take place in a few days, Scotch & Soda is really stepping up their New York presence. The brand has opened a 705-square-foot store on Manhattan's Upper West Side, bringing their Amsterdam style offerings to a whole new crowd of clients. In addition to their new Upper Manhattan store,...