Who’s News: Spotlight.1888 Appoints Mary Lewis As Retail Manager

By Allison Watkinson
TLL Reporter
Spotlight.1888 has hired Mary Lewis as its new retail manager to aid in meeting the needs of the agency’s growing client base.
Owned by True Purpose Enterprises, Spotlight.1888 is a retail services agency that helps its clients with product development, merchandising, advertising, licensing strategy, brand management and more.
Prior to joining Spotlight.1888, Lewis held the position of licensing manager at the toy retail company The Entertainer where she developed in-store and online marketing initiatives for both licensors and suppliers.
“I have been fortunate to work with Mary for many years in her role at The Entertainer, and I’m now so thrilled to welcome her into my team,” said Spotlight.1888 retail director, Hannah Redler. “Mary brings a wealth of retail led cross-category expertise, and I can’t wait to work together on what will be an incredible year ahead at retail for both Spotlight.1888 and The Point.1888.”
As Spotlight.1888’s new retail manager, Mary will develop and implement cross-category retail activations in addition to securing and expanding the agency’s client relationships.
“I’m really looking forward to joining the Spotlight.1888 business as it continues with its impressive growth,” said Lewis. “With true purpose at its core, I can’t wait to get stuck in and develop exciting and engaging campaigns with retail partners across multiple categories and be part of True Purpose Enterprises tribe.”
Since its launch in 2021 by True Purpose Enterprises, Spotlight.1888 has supported numerous retailers, brands and manufacturers to create products that fill gaps in the market.
In addition to Spotlight.1888, True Purpose Enterprises owns and operates The Point.1888, Story.1888, and Eighty Ate.