The 2014 Victoria’s Secret fashion show in London kicks off later today and the Angels are ready to go. The brand, known for its lingerie for women, has been a retail powerhouse for years since being founded by Roy Raymond, an American businessman, in 1977. It’s the largest retailer for lingerie in the U.S., with over 1,000 locations (as of Aug. 2, 2014). Its current CEO, meanwhile, is Sharen Jester Turney who took over in 2006.
2014年度维多利亚的秘密(Victoria’s Secret)时尚秀于周二晚上在英国伦敦揭幕,维密的天使们正跃跃欲试。该品牌由美国商人罗伊•雷蒙德于1977年创立,多年来一直保持强劲的销售势头,是女士们熟知的内衣品牌。维密是全美规模最大的内衣连锁商,店面超过1,000家(截至2014年8月2日)。公司现任首席执行官是莎伦•杰斯特•特尼,于2006年接掌公司。
But there are many surprising facets of the company that may not be so well-known as its recognizable products. Ahead of today’s event, here are seven facts about the business – both good and bad – that may come as a surprise about the retail giant.
维密的产品知名度非常高,但该公司还有许多不为人知的趣闻。趁着这场年度大秀,本文特地从七个方面介绍一下这家零售巨头的是是非非。
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