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Peppercorn A classic Danish fashion brand changes since the beginning in 1997, such as popu- cept. Hereby, CNS Group optimizes and tailers. While the name remains Pepper- gle items to selected basic products and celebrate a great beginning for another its design to become trendier, get an even clearer profile and focus on close collaboration and potential for synergy with recorn, the logo is new and the collection has received a trendier twist. - To Peppercorn, a rejuvenation process has begun, but to the target group it does not make any sense to talk about age, says Peter Mazur, CEO in CNS Group, the company behind Peppercorn. Instead, Peppercorn has created a new concept for its brand: It’s all about you. A payoff aimed at Peppercorn’s end consumers and dealers: - We design clothes for the typical woman. This means that even though our design receives a facelift, we make sure not to make changes to those parameters that have characterized Peppercorn ever lar fittings and the high level of quality at the right price. Moreover, we will add the possibility for supplement buying of sinNOS products, says Peter Mazur. Apart from the Danish home market, Pep- International focus percorn is sold in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, England, Holland, Spain and Canada. With its new strategy, Peppercorn aims to increase turnover in a number of new European markets. CNS Group expects Peppercorn to substitute the fashion brand Oxmo, which the group has decided to close down in interest of the new Peppercorn concept, says Peter Mazur. – Many of the former Oxmo customers will easily fit in the new Peppercorn con- trims down the organization and avoids the risk of cannibalization. This happens at the same time as the group can investment: The fashion brand Desires, which offers fashion for young girls at affordable prices. - In this way we target two different segments in the fashion industry, says Peter Mazur. The fact that Peppercorn’s “It’s all about you” concept is also aimed at the retailers is clear with new initiatives in sales: Aside from Peppercorn and Desires, CSN Group is behind the three men’s wear brands Solid!, Tailored by Solid and DND Denim Development. Meet the many brands at CIFF in Bella Center. Peppercorn exhibits at stand no. C2-010. 97_