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Harvey Nichols accounts confirm losses, but negative number narrows as sales rise
Harvey Nichols — or more accurately, Broad Gain (UK) Limited — has filed its results for the year to last April at Companies House, confirming preliminary figures it issued last month.
Luxury
Business
Global labels among Matches creditors to get back very little, offers come in
A new filing by Matches' administrators shows there’s been plenty of interest in buying it but that even if it was sold as a going concern, any new owner would have to deal with its severely dented reputation.
Luxury
Business
Pronovias ushers in new era: strategic vision and global expansion under CEO Marc Calabia
The bridal company Pronovias is entering a new era focused on brand rejuvenation and optimizing its offerings. In an exclusive interview with FashionNetwork.com, Marc Calabia elaborates on his plans for the brand.
Fashion
Business
John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus
Knitwear specialist John Smedley is betting on UK manufacturing making a comeback in a changed world and is investing millions in making its factory available for third-party manufacturing for the first time in 40 years.
Fashion
Industry
Kering warns profit to tumble following Gucci woes in China
Kering SA warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year after wealthy shoppers curbed spending on Gucci products.
Luxury
Business
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Harvey Nichols accounts confirm losses, but negative number narrows as sales rise
Harvey Nichols — or more accurately, Broad Gain (UK) Limited — has filed its results for the year to last April at Companies House, confirming preliminary figures it issued last month.
Luxury
Business
Global labels among Matches creditors to get back very little, offers come in
A new filing by Matches' administrators shows there’s been plenty of interest in buying it but that even if it was sold as a going concern, any new owner would have to deal with its severely dented reputation.
Luxury
Business
Pronovias ushers in new era: strategic vision and global expansion under CEO Marc Calabia
The bridal company Pronovias is entering a new era focused on brand rejuvenation and optimizing its offerings. In an exclusive interview with FashionNetwork.com, Marc Calabia elaborates on his plans for the brand.
Fashion
Business
John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus
Knitwear specialist John Smedley is betting on UK manufacturing making a comeback in a changed world and is investing millions in making its factory available for third-party manufacturing for the first time in 40 years.
Fashion
Industry
Kering warns profit to tumble following Gucci woes in China
Kering SA warned that profit will plunge in the first half of the year after wealthy shoppers curbed spending on Gucci products.
Luxury
Business
Business
Sainsbury's clothing ops underperformed last year
Supermarkets giant Sainsbury’s delivered annual results on Thursday and while it has slightly scaled back its dive into the fashion sector, the category remains important to it, although sales fell during the year.
Fashion
Business
Hermes defies luxury slowdown with sales jump in china
Hermes saw Chinese buyers snap up its luxury products as the Kelly bag maker showed its resilience amid a broader slowdown in demand for the sector.
Luxury
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Beauty is biggest winner for Unilever in Q1
Unilever’s Q1 trading update release on Thursday showed improved volume growth that was driven by its so-called Power Brands.
Beauty
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Harvey Nichols accounts confirm losses, but negative number narrows as sales rise
Harvey Nichols — or more accurately, Broad Gain (UK) Limited — has filed its results for the year to last April at Companies House, confirming preliminary figures it issued last month.
Luxury
Business
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Robert Talbott to make debut appearance at Pitti Uomo
American menswear brand Robert Talbott is set to make its debut appearance at Pitti Uomo, the world's premier trade show for men's fashion.
Fashion
Trade shows
Furniture Fair: The Karl Lagerfeld label joins forces with Toan Nguyen, Thom Browne with Frette
In Milan, Karl Lagerfeld unveiled his second home collection, Thom Browne launched a textile line with Italian manufacturer Frette and luxury outlet Fidenza Village teamed up with artist Cyril Lancelin.
Lifestyle
Trade shows
Furniture Fair: Fashion in search of sustainable solutions with Yves Salomon, Dolce & Gabbana and Benetton
The two luxury brands, along with the Italian retailer, are making a name for themselves at this year's Milan Design Week with some particularly original and environmentally-friendly projects.
Fashion
Trade shows
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.
Fashion
Trade shows