Kurt Geiger in swim launch, star piece selling fast
Kurt Geiger made the most of the revival of formal occasions to maximise sales of high heels post-pandemic, and now the retailer is diving into a new category that also benefits from the...
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![]( "Uniqlo to unveil global prototype roadside store")
Uniqlo to unveil global prototype roadside storeUniqlo to unveil global prototype roadside store
Uniqlo is taking big retail step on Friday, opening a new type of store in Japan. It's “a prototype for global roadside stores, and features innovative design elements that are a...
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![]( "Zalando launches ChatGPT assistant in Germany, Austria, UK and ROI")
Zalando launches ChatGPT assistant in Germany, Austria, UK and ROIZalando launches ChatGPT assistant in Germany, Austria, UK and ROI
Zalando is diving deep into AI and is to launch a fashion assistant powered by ChatGPT. It allows customers to “ask questions using their own fashion terms and words, helping them...
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![]( "THG shares continue rollercoaster ride after disappointing results")
THG shares continue rollercoaster ride after disappointing resultsTHG shares continue rollercoaster ride after disappointing results
THG shares can’t seem to stay on an even keel. No sooner did they rise 40% Monday after news of a takeover approach for the company than they fell almost 20% Tuesday on investor...
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![]( "Marine Serre opens regeneration atelier at Selfridges Corner Shop")
Marine Serre opens regeneration atelier at Selfridges Corner ShopMarine Serre opens regeneration atelier at Selfridges Corner Shop
The latest arrival in the prime piece of Oxford Street, London, real estate — Selfridges’ Corner Shop — is Marine Serre, with the hot brand opening its first-ever pop-up there until 17 May.
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![]( "Uniqlo bag tops Lyst Index, Prada is star brand, sunglasses, 90s, quiet luxury are key")
Uniqlo bag tops Lyst Index, Prada is star brand, sunglasses, 90s, quiet luxury are keyUniqlo bag tops Lyst Index, Prada is star brand, sunglasses, 90s, quiet luxury are key
Prada may still be the hottest brand on the planet — according to the latest Lyst Index covering Q1 — but the top item being searched for globally via Lyst has been a less-than-$20...
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![]( "Administrator for UK arm of David's Bridal to fulfil orders, launches discounts")
Administrator for UK arm of David's Bridal to fulfil orders, launches discountsAdministrator for UK arm of David's Bridal to fulfil orders, launches discounts
The US bankruptcy filing of the David’s Bridal business has been echoed in the UK with the firm’s British arm seeing Moorfields Advisory appointed administrators to the failed business.
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![]( "Mamas & Papas x Laura Ashley collection goes on sale")
Mamas & Papas x Laura Ashley collection goes on saleMamas & Papas x Laura Ashley collection goes on sale
The previously flagged Mamas & Papas collection with heritage brand Laura Ashley has now been unveiled with a selection of travel solutions, interiors, and baby/kidswear.
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![]( "Uniqlo to open first Luxembourg store")
Uniqlo to open first Luxembourg storeUniqlo to open first Luxembourg store
Fast Retailing’s Uniqlo is planning to open a first store in Luxembourg, located in the heart of the city on Grand-Rue, this autumn.
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![]( "New Esprit campaign teases brand refresh")
New Esprit campaign teases brand refreshNew Esprit campaign teases brand refresh
Esprit has unveiled its summer 23 campaign starring Jazelle Zanaughtti and said it’s teasing what’s to come via its planned brand refresh that's "playful, modern, and cool".
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![]( "Grace Wales Bonner in NYDC dance collab")
Grace Wales Bonner in NYDC dance collabGrace Wales Bonner in NYDC dance collab
Dance collabs are increasingly popular at the upper end of the market and fresh from reports of Burberry’s Royal Ballet link-up that premieres in June comes news from Grace Wales Bonner.
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![]( "Balmain and Evian continue partnership with eco-focused sportswear collab")
Balmain and Evian continue partnership with eco-focused sportswear collabBalmain and Evian continue partnership with eco-focused sportswear collab
Luxury label Balmain and water brand Evian have unveiled their second collaboration is a series launched last year. But unlike the couture focus of the first link-up, this time it’s all...
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![]( "THG revenue and profit affected by focus on holding down prices")
THG revenue and profit affected by focus on holding down pricesTHG revenue and profit affected by focus on holding down prices
Just a day after headlines about a surging share price linked to a bid approach for the company, THG was back in the news on Tuesday as it released a trading update and its full-year...
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![]( "THG's share price surges after Apollo bid approach")
THG's share price surges after Apollo bid approachTHG's share price surges after Apollo bid approach
Shares in under-pressure UK online beauty e-tailer and e-commerce services provider THG leapt 40% at one point on Monday on news of an early-stage takeover approach from US private equity...
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![]( "Klarna enters 'keep it longer' arena with focus on most durable brands")
Klarna enters 'keep it longer' arena with focus on most durable brandsKlarna enters 'keep it longer' arena with focus on most durable brands
With Earth Day looming, brands, retailers and others are laser-focused on eco initiatives and for payments giant Klarna that means linking with Reddit to unveil the most popular ‘Buy It...
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![]( "Sandwich Fashion in bankruptcy filing, but webstore post says it will be back")
Sandwich Fashion in bankruptcy filing, but webstore post says it will be backSandwich Fashion in bankruptcy filing, but webstore post says it will be back
Sandwich is the latest brand to file for bankruptcy, although unlike Dutch peer Scotch & Sdoa, it hasn’t yet resulted in a rescue purchase. A Netherlands court has declared it bankrupt...
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![]( "Pure London adds pop culture area for July show")
Pure London adds pop culture area for July showPure London adds pop culture area for July show
Pure London’s July show will include a new destination, POP, that’s been “inspired by pop culture” with "streetwear, alternative, gender-neutral collections, vintage labels, festival...
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![]( "G-Star RAW partners artist to refashion denim waste")
G-Star RAW partners artist to refashion denim wasteG-Star RAW partners artist to refashion denim waste
G-Star RAW and artist Maarten Baas are refashioning denim waste into design and art pieces via a show that focuses on on “the endless possibilities of denim and tension between the desire...
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![]( "Quiz update shows progress, despite recent slowdown")
Quiz update shows progress, despite recent slowdownQuiz update shows progress, despite recent slowdown
Womenswear retailer Quiz said Monday that unaudited group revenue for the year to the end of March shows a 17% increase and reflects increased consumer demand for its products.
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![]( "Mulberry links with Axel Arigato for bags, shoes and RTW capsule")
Mulberry links with Axel Arigato for bags, shoes and RTW capsuleMulberry links with Axel Arigato for bags, shoes and RTW capsule
Monday sees the launch of the latest Mulberry collaboration after a succession of interesting designer brand link-ups. This time the collab capsule is with Swedish lifestyle label Axel...
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![]( "Higher-priced clothes more buoyant than fast fashion in 2023 - Mention Me data")
Higher-priced clothes more buoyant than fast fashion in 2023 - Mention Me dataHigher-priced clothes more buoyant than fast fashion in 2023 - Mention Me data
We’ve heard about how challenged fashion sales have become in recent months but there’s a strong sign that some consumers are choosing quality over quantity in the cost-of-living crisis.
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![]( "UK online revenues up in March, but consumers take longer to buy - Wunderkind")
UK online revenues up in March, but consumers take longer to buy - WunderkindUK online revenues up in March, but consumers take longer to buy - Wunderkind
Online retail revenues were “resilient” in March, despite the effects of the UK cost-of-living crisis. That's according to the latest data from Wunderkind’s Marketing Pulse that analysed...
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![]( "Hermès Q1 sales rise 23%, China recovers, RTW and accessories are strong")
Hermès Q1 sales rise 23%, China recovers, RTW and accessories are strongHermès Q1 sales rise 23%, China recovers, RTW and accessories are strong
Sales at luxe leather goods and fashion brand Hermès rose 23% at constant exchange rates in Q1, beating market expectations, as its fans in China and Europe ignored higher prices and...
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![]( "Lanvin launches latest Character Studies campaign with male protagonists")
Lanvin launches latest Character Studies campaign with male protagonistsLanvin launches latest Character Studies campaign with male protagonists
Lanvin has unveiled its latest campaign in an on-going collaboration with Steven Meisel. Called Character Studies, it introduces a cast of male protagonists, described as “Lanvin’s modern...
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![]( "Dr Martens sales rise, LA hub problems largely sorted, but profit to fall")
Dr Martens sales rise, LA hub problems largely sorted, but profit to fallDr Martens sales rise, LA hub problems largely sorted, but profit to fall
Dr Martens said on Friday that its latest full year saw revenue rising 10% with Q4 revenue up 6%. Despite the end-of-year slowdown, that’s all relatively good news given the tough...
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![]( "Superdry sales disappoint, considers further fundraising and cost-cut actions")
Superdry sales disappoint, considers further fundraising and cost-cut actionsSuperdry sales disappoint, considers further fundraising and cost-cut actions
Superdry delivered a trading update on Friday, talked about its turnaround plan and the actions it’s taking to strengthen balance sheet. And what was the conclusion? Times are tough.
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![]( "John Lewis targets tweens with new kidswear deep dive")
John Lewis targets tweens with new kidswear deep diveJohn Lewis targets tweens with new kidswear deep dive
While much of the news coming out of John Lewis has been about its well publicised business woes, on Thursday it had more positive news with the launch of a new kids offer that also sees...
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![]( "The Seam CEO: Putting traditional skills at the heart of new fashion tech")
The Seam CEO: Putting traditional skills at the heart of new fashion techThe Seam CEO: Putting traditional skills at the heart of new fashion tech
The Outnet started its repairs and alterations service this week and it's doing it in a link-up with The Seam. Fashionnetwork.com spoke to its founder Layla Sargent about the huge care &...
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![]( "UK fashion manufacturers are \"dangerously overstocked\" - report")
UK fashion manufacturers are "dangerously overstocked" - reportUK fashion manufacturers are "dangerously overstocked" - report
Clothing, footwear and accessories manufacturers in the UK are holding overstocked goods worth £86,000 on average, a new study shows.
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![]( "Fast Retailing's Uniqlo China recovery begins, Theory struggled in latest quarter")
Fast Retailing's Uniqlo China recovery begins, Theory struggled in latest quarterFast Retailing's Uniqlo China recovery begins, Theory struggled in latest quarter
Uniqlo, GU and Theory owner Fast Retailing has reported H1 profit 16% higher as China — where it has around 900 stores — has begun to recover and sales proved strong in Europe and North...