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German retail sales fall far less than expected in April
German retail sales fell at their fastest pace since 2007 in April, data showed on Friday, but the drop was not as steep as expected in a sign of Germany's relative resilience during the coronavirus crisis.
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Zalando move makes eco and ethical commitment mandatory for partner brands
European e-tailer Zalando has taken a major step forward in driving a more sustainability-focused retail sector post-pandemic, making sustainability assessment mandatory for its private labels and partner brands.
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Matalan seeks £50m funding injection from lenders
The funding consists of a £25m revolving credit facility from the government’s Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme and £25m of new notes that will be purchased by a group of current bondholders.
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UK furlough scheme to put more of burden on employers from August
Retailers and fashion firms will find themselves under heavier pressure from August with UK chancellor Rishi Sunak having announced on Friday that employers will have to pay part of the wages of furloughed staff.
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Dolce & Gabbana on DGfattoincasa; handling the lockdown; and their next runway steps
Few fashion designers have had as much impact in the past three decades as Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. With FashionNetwork.com the duo discuss DGfattoincasa; handling the lockdown and their next runway steps
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Carlo Capasa: Camera della Moda still planning on four Milan Fashion Weeks per year; does not plan to change dates
Designers are clamoring for a radical change in the fashion system; for less seasons and shows and later fashion week dates. But Carlo Capasa, president of the Camera, still expects to have four Fashion Weeks per year.
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Alessandro Michele calls for reformulation of fashion season; and says Gucci will stage digital show in Milan in July, but not in September
One day after Alessandro Michele, creative director of Gucci, revealed on Instagram that the brand would in future stage only two shows per year, the designer called for a reformulation of the fashion calendar.
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BFC and CFDA call for fashion 'reset' post-Covid-19
The British Fashion Council (BFC) and Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have joined forces to call for a new approach and new ways of thinking once the coronavirus crisis has passed.
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Coty appoints Gordon von Bretten as chief transformation officer
Coty announced on Thursday the appointment of KKR executive Gordon von Bretten as chief transformation officer.
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Star make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench joins Burberry Beauty
After a stint at Louboutin, make-up artist and social media star Isamaya Ffrench has joined the British luxury label, in the role of global beauty director of Burberry Beauty.
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Salvatore Ferragamo rehires former CEO Michele Norsa
As the Ferragamo family steps down from its executive roles, the Florentine label has appointed Michele Norsa, who led the company from 2006 to 2016, as executive deputy chairman, alongside CEO Micaela le Divelec Lemmi.
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Hammerson CEO to step down next year at the latest
Hammerson Chief Executive Officer David Atkins will step down, the shopping mall owner and operator said on Wednesday, as it faces a crisis spurred by coronavirus-induced shop closures and a collapse in rent.
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