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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Lectra names Antonella Capelli its new EMEA chief
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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”.
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Body Shop administrators plan CVA, retailer owed £276m before collapse
Body Shop administrators plan CVA, retailer owed £276m before collapse
The Body Shop’s insolvency practitioners are planning a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to help it survive as the full extent of its money problems has become clearer.
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JOOR launches sustainability-focused Passport event
JOOR launches sustainability-focused Passport event
Online wholesale giant JOOR is focusing on sustainability in a special event that runs until early June. It has created a “digital destination to showcase notable sustainable brands from...
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Footfall down again, but at least sluggish March beat dismal February
Footfall down again, but at least sluggish March beat dismal February
On the same day that the latest BDO report showed UK retail sales falling last month, a new footfall report also showed visitor traffic to stores in decline.
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UK retail sales sluggish in March, but fashion edges up online
UK retail sales sluggish in March, but fashion edges up online
There’s been little good news coming out of UK retail in recent periods and so it was on Friday with high street sales data from BDO for March.
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Space NK owner mulls full or partial sale - report
Space NK owner mulls full or partial sale - report
Is Space NK about to be put up for sale? Possibly, according to a news report this week that said owner Manzanita Capital is targeting a £300 million to £400 million value for the...
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Reselfridges accessories concept rolled out to all Selfridges branches
Reselfridges accessories concept rolled out to all Selfridges branches
Selfridges is deepening its circularity commitment with the Reselfridges concept for accessories now available across all of its UK stores (London, Birmingham, and two in Manchester).
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Phoebe Philo luxe line goes physical at Bergdorf Goodman
Phoebe Philo luxe line goes physical at Bergdorf Goodman
In an unexpected move, the British designer is debuting in-store and she’s chosen one of the biggest luxury multibrand names around to do it — Bergdorf Goodman in the all-important US...
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New Fendi campaign is fronted by Kate Moss, Pepe Jeans launches 'wanderlust' visuals
New Fendi campaign is fronted by Kate Moss, Pepe Jeans launches 'wanderlust' visuals
Two very different campaigns, two very different themes but both with London links. That’s the latest from Fendi and Pepe jeans.
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Victoria Beckham and Mango launch capsule offer
Victoria Beckham and Mango launch capsule offer
Fast-growing Mango has just unveiled an interesting collaboration, linking up with Victoria Beckham on a capsule that's launching later this month.
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Tommy Jeans brings back International Games collection in big year for sport and 90s style
Tommy Jeans brings back International Games collection in big year for sport and 90s style
In a year of big sports events and one in which 1990s fashion is a key trend, it’s unsurprising that PVH’s Tommy Hilfiger has unveiled the Tommy Jeans International Games collection and...
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Mytheresa among those mulling YNAP buy - report
Mytheresa among those mulling YNAP buy - report
Richemont’s renewed attempts to divest Yoox Net-A-Porter have attracted the attention of luxury rival Mytheresa, a report has claimed. It's believed to be among potential bidders to buy...
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Grosvenor signs up Bulgari for San Francisco store
Grosvenor signs up Bulgari for San Francisco store
UK-based Grosvenor may be best known for its ownership of vast tracts of London’s West End but it also has major international businesses and one of them has struck a key deal with Bulgari.
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New Olympia Le-Tan x Tatiana de Nicolay collab is inspired by India
New Olympia Le-Tan x Tatiana de Nicolay collab is inspired by India
Net-A-Porter will be among the retailers stocking the new limited edition Olympia Le-Tan collab with Tatiana de Nicolay, a French illustrator who works on high-end products and produces...
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Delevingne, Murphy and Hathaway star in new McCartney, Versace campaigns
Delevingne, Murphy and Hathaway star in new McCartney, Versace campaigns
Stella McCartney has unveiled its summer campaign with eco-activist celebs starring, while Versace has opted for Hollywood glamour in its Icons collection imagery
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Secret Sales acquires Germany's Dress-For-Less
Secret Sales acquires Germany's Dress-For-Less
Fast-growing British off-price e-tailer Secret Sales is acquiring Germany-based Dress-For-Less, which it said is “Europe’s leading discount fashion and beauty retailer”.
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Rita Ora links with Anna Lahey to launch haircare
Rita Ora links with Anna Lahey to launch haircare
Rita Ora is pushing ahead with her move beyond the entertainment industry into the products sphere and fresh from her very successful collection with Primark has now launched her own...
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Rixo opens major pop-up concession at Selfridges, London
Rixo opens major pop-up concession at Selfridges, London
Womenswear brand Rixo has unveiled a key SS24 shop-in-shop experience inside Selfridges’ flagship on London’s Oxford street for a 10-week period.
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Unhappy Dr Martens shareholder wants action, suggests a sale
Unhappy Dr Martens shareholder wants action, suggests a sale
Investment firm Marathon Partners Equity Management wants Dr Martens to kick off a strategic review and thinks a sale of the business is the way forward.
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Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection
Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection
Paul Smith is expected to make an impact this June as the British designer opens the 106th Pitti Immagine Uomo with the launch of his SS25 collection.
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Former Gymshark exec Chana is new Adanola CEO
Former Gymshark exec Chana is new Adanola CEO
Manchester-based athleisure specialist Adanola has named Gymshark’s ex-chief commercial officer, Niran Chana, as its new CEO, effective 20 June.
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Smythson loss narrows as sales recover
Smythson loss narrows as sales recover
High-end leather goods specialist Smythson has filed its results for FY23 (the year to April 2023) and said that most retail stores were back to pre-Covid numbers.
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UK shop price inflation eases as clothing prices drop
UK shop price inflation eases as clothing prices drop
The British Retail Consortium announced some “good news for households” on Tuesday as price inflation went in the opposite direction to its trajectory of the last couple of years.
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WBA makes loss but Boots unit's sales continue to rise
WBA makes loss but Boots unit's sales continue to rise
While Walgreens Boots Alliance was loss-making in Q2, there were positives in its results report, including its UK Boots operation continuing to outperform.
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Shein profits surge in build-up to IPO, now 'world's biggest fashion retailer'
Shein profits surge in build-up to IPO, now 'world's biggest fashion retailer'
Shein made more that $2 billion in profits from around $45 billion in gross merchandise value last year. The China-founded but now Singapore-based business had recorded net income of $700...
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Perfume Shop promotes two key managers to director roles
Perfume Shop promotes two key managers to director roles
The UK’s largest specialist fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop has boosted its leadership team with the appointment of two new directors in a move that it said “continues to support its...