Blake Mill links with Vega to help drive growth
British menswear brand Blake Mill said it has appointed Vega to drive its “ambitious expansion plans in the UK and internationally” across paid search and growth marketing.
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Blake Mill links with Vega to help drive growth
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Embattled Esprit announces 'potential investor' to boost Europe business
Embattled Esprit announces 'potential investor' to boost Europe business
Esprit Holdings has released some good news and has said “the company has been in discussions with interested third parties and recently received an oral indication from a potential...
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Pepco names its new CEO, says comp sales struggled in H1
Pepco names its new CEO, says comp sales struggled in H1
Pepco Group had lots of news on Thursday with a trading update and a CEO announcement. Executive Chairman Andy Bond unveiled Stephan Borchert as its new CEO and the firm reported lower...
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Now Ted Baker's US partner is said to be eyeing UK and Europe ops
Now Ted Baker's US partner is said to be eyeing UK and Europe ops
Shortly after news that Next and Frasers Group may be interested in Ted Baker’s UK and Europe retail assets, it has emerged that the brand’s US partner could also be looking at them.
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Mango Man continues Boglioli link-up with second collection
Mango Man continues Boglioli link-up with second collection
Just a week after Spain’s Mango unveiled its Victoria Beckham collab, it has launched its second menswear link-up with Boglioli “to create a complete and versatile wardrobe”.
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Robert Pattinson stars in latest Dior campaign
Robert Pattinson stars in latest Dior campaign
British and Irish actors are a popular pick for menswear campaigns at present, especially when brands are promoting the lines that form the essence of what the label is all about.
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Royal College of Art is world’s top university for art and design.... again
Royal College of Art is world’s top university for art and design.... again
Here we go again. London’s Royal College of Art has once again clinched the title of the world’s leading university for art and design. In fact, it’s the RCA’s 10th consecutive year of...
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Frasers Group to acquire Dutch chain Twin Sport as it targets EMEA growth
Frasers Group to acquire Dutch chain Twin Sport as it targets EMEA growth
Frasers Group continues to make acquisitions with the firm that may be best known for its huge UK operations also growing internationally and looking across the channel at Europe.
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BFC rethinks June's London Fashion Week with all-new cultural concept
BFC rethinks June's London Fashion Week with all-new cultural concept
The British Fashion Council has unveiled a new concept for the June edition of London Fashion Week with a variety of events in addition to the mainstay catwalk shows and an aim to “ignite...
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Superdrug and Perfume Shop owner AS Watson gets new CEO
Superdrug and Perfume Shop owner AS Watson gets new CEO
Hong Kong-based AS Watson has promoted Malina Ngai to the role of group chief executive, effective from the start of next month.
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Tesco powers ahead, says womenswear was strong in latest year
Tesco powers ahead, says womenswear was strong in latest year
Tesco had some good news when it released its preliminary results on Wednesday with the UK's largest supermarket operator saying that clothing growth beat the wider market and womenswear...
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New UK rules unveiled to protect shop workers, tackle shoplifting
New UK rules unveiled to protect shop workers, tackle shoplifting
In a surprise move, the UK government has announced moves to deter the increasing number of attacks on shop workers. It has also committed more funding to tackle the explosion in...
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Shein to open three-day pop-up at Liverpool One
Shein to open three-day pop-up at Liverpool One
As Shein grows increasingly popular in the UK, the e-tailer is continuing to reach out to consumers and is planning a pop-up at the Liverpool One mall running for three days from 19 April.
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Hobbs, Whistles owner TFG gets new funding package
Hobbs, Whistles owner TFG gets new funding package
The owner of three key UK womenswear brands — Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight — has clinched a £90 million refinancing package to help it grow further.
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THG revenue growth returns in Q4 as beauty is strong
THG revenue growth returns in Q4 as beauty is strong
Beauty e-tail giant and e-commerce tech specialist THG had good news on Wednesday with its preliminary FY23 results containing some positive figures.
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Frasers Group and Next said to be eyeing Ted Baker
Frasers Group and Next said to be eyeing Ted Baker
Just a day after news of Ted Baker closing a third of its UK stores, it has been reported that two serial acquirers of distressed businesses have expressed an interest in taking on the...
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M&S announces Plan A partnership funding
M&S announces Plan A partnership funding
M&S on Tuesday announced a raft of new investments in collaborative, pioneering projects, funded through its Plan A Accelerator Fund as it continues to target its Net Zero by 2040 goals.
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Sephora UK rollout to continue with two Newcastle stores
Sephora UK rollout to continue with two Newcastle stores
Premium beauty giant Sephora is ramping up its store opening activity in the UK market with its arrival in Newcastle this autumn.
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Warpaint London's strong performance continues
Warpaint London's strong performance continues
Warpaint London, the stock exchange-listed beauty specialist, delivered a short update on Tuesday and said that strong trading had continued in Q1.
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The Very Group's CEO steps down, Robbie Feather moves into top job
The Very Group's CEO steps down, Robbie Feather moves into top job
E-tail giant The Very Group has promoted its Retail Managing Director Robbie Feather to Group CEO, succeeding Lionel Desclée, “who has chosen to step down and pursue new opportunities”.
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Fashion sales struggled in March say Barclays and BRC reports
Fashion sales struggled in March say Barclays and BRC reports
UK consumer and retail spending stayed sluggish in March, two reports showed on Tuesday with Barclays (consumer and retail spending) and the BRC (retail only) both suggesting Britons...
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Rixo preps for NYC retail debut this month
Rixo preps for NYC retail debut this month
Womenswear retailer Rixo will open a three-month pop-up shop in New York City on 22 April, which will be its first-ever physical presence in the US, and “the start of big US market plans...
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Ted Baker to close a third of UK stores, including those in major malls
Ted Baker to close a third of UK stores, including those in major malls
After its UK arm’s administration filing, Ted Baker is to close 15 of its British stores with as many as 245 jobs being lost as a result.
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Mr Porter launches handcrafted edit and campaign
Mr Porter launches handcrafted edit and campaign
YNAP’s Mr Porter has unveiled a new Made with Craft campaign “featuring a curated edit of seasonal products and exclusive capsule collections celebrating craftsmanship and artisanal...
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& Other Stories to launch Susan Fang collab
& Other Stories to launch Susan Fang collab
H&M Group’s & Other Stories chain this month launches a collab with Susan Fang, the designer known for her nature-inspired creations and innovative techniques.
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Lectra names Antonella Capelli its new EMEA chief
Lectra names Antonella Capelli its new EMEA chief
Antonella Capelli has been named President of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region for French industrial intelligence solution provider Lectra, effective from next month.
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John Lewis finds new Chairman among Tesco's ranks
John Lewis finds new Chairman among Tesco's ranks
The John Lewis Partnership has announced its new Chairman following Sharon White’s decision to step down at the end of her term. Her replacement? Former Tesco exec Jason Tarry.
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Retailer insolvencies accelerate, fashion hit hard - report
Retailer insolvencies accelerate, fashion hit hard - report
The number of retailers going insolvent in Britain has leapt 19% in the past year with a spate of big-name failures including The Body Shop, Ted Baker, Farfetch, Matches and Wilko.
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Campaign group releases details of anniversary Fashion Revolution Week
Campaign group releases details of anniversary Fashion Revolution Week
Fashion Revolution's 10th anniversary week of events starts on 15 April with 10 days of citizen action, “bringing together communities around the world through a series of engaging local...
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Makip sizing solution signs first UK client with Batch LDN link-up
Makip sizing solution signs first UK client with Batch LDN link-up
The website is now using Makip’s Unisize try-on tech that claims customers can “purchase the most suitable and perfectly fitting suits with confidence on their first attempt”.