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Scotch & Soda launches new fragrance line

Amsterdam-based fashion brand Scotch & Soda has launched a new fragrance line, ‘I Am Scotch & Soda’ featuring two new eau de parfums inspired by the power of self-expression. Each fragrance celebrates the “unique individuality of the person who wears them,” explains Scotch & Soda in the press release, and has been designed to capture the free...

Apr 13, 2022

Retail

Scotch & Soda plans global expansion with 20 international store openings

Dutch fashion label Scotch & Soda has revealed plans to continue carrying out its international growth, with the goal of opening a total of 20 retail stores over the next six months. In its range of store openings, the brand will be debuting two flagships in Milan and London, Covent Garden, which are to be its largest European stores outside of...

Apr 8, 2022

BusinessFeatured

Scotch & Soda teams up with Tipa on compostable packaging

Amsterdam-based brand Scotch & Soda has announced a partnership with Tipa, which creates compostable and biodegradable packaging solutions to help it move away from conventional plastic polybags in its supply chain. Scotch & Soda will integrate Tipa bioplastic bags into its supply chain, stepping away from conventional plastic polybags for all...

Dec 7, 2021

Fashion

Scotch & Soda announce collaboration with artist Edward Granger

Amsterdam based fashion brand Scotch & Soda have announced its collaboration with New York artist, Edward Granger. Dedicated to celebrating “the free spirit of Amsterdam in Miami,” the collaboration will launch at the same time as Miami Art Week. Alongside a mural installation, two limited edition t-shirts will be released, featuring Granger’s...

Dec 1, 2021

Retail

Scotch & Soda to open 22 new retail locations by end of year

Dutch fashion retailer Scotch & Soda is accelerating its growth strategy with plans to open 15 new physical stores and seven shop-in-shops across Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and the Middle East by the end of 2021. The Amsterdam-based business said the expansion includes new company-owned stores as well as franchise locations in major...

Oct 11, 2021

Retail

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...

Jun 4, 2021

RetailFeatured

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...

Mar 16, 2021

Fashion

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...

Sept 11, 2020

People

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...

Jan 30, 2020

People

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...

Oct 16, 2019

Retail

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...

Oct 7, 2019

Retail

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...

Jun 26, 2019