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Once banned, now back: Iran sees timid return of neckties
For the first time, neckties, long banned in Iran as a symbol of Western decadence, are available to purchase in the nation.
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Podcast: Sylvie Freund-Pickavance of Value Retail reveals secrets of luxury outlet village destinations
Sylvie Freund-Pickavance, head of Value Retail Group's global strategy, is the new guest of the LuxurynsightXFashionNetwork podcast series, telling Godfrey Deeny (in English) the secrets of luxury outlet villages.
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Mary Portas weighs in as John Lewis controversy continues
JLP Chairman Sharon White is mulling bringing in an outside investor, but the idea has sparked a big backlash and at the weekend, a high-profile industry insider accused the retailer of losing sight of what’s important.
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Amazon, other retailers revamp 'free' shipping as costs soar
Amazon.com Inc and other online retailers who use so-called free delivery to cultivate customer loyalty are scrambling to keep it from draining profits as costs climb and e-commerce contracts.
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Acne Studios opens in the Miami Design District
Spanning 200-square-meters across two floors, the store opens with the brand’s latest spring/summer 2023 collection.
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Footwear e-tailer Spartoo reports stable revenue despite tough fiscal 2022
In the last fiscal year, the French footwear e-tailer generated a revenue of €149.1 million, equivalent to a 0.8% downturn, while business volume contracted by 1.9%.
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Shein pop-ups heading to Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff
Global fashion and lifestyle e-tailer Shein is taking the brand on a physical tour this spring on two fronts: via a pop-up store and ‘glam’ bus.
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Landsec retail prize winner will be offered pop-up in Leeds or Wandsworth
Landsec is again offering up-and-coming retailers the chance to win a month-long pop-up space at one of the commercial property giant’s prime retail destinations.
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US researchers identify challenges for adaptive clothing customers
US’ University of Missouri researchers have identified two main challenges for adaptive clothing consumers. The study involved mining online reviews to understand the perspectives of adaptive clothing customers.
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Struggling department store group Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof hires former director
Olivier van den Bossche, former head of Kaufhof, has taken charge of the department store group, which is about to exit its second receivership procedure in three years, with extensive store closures forthcoming.
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Woolrich drops parka made with plant-based fibres
The US outdoor label has launched an eco version of its iconic parka, produced by Goldwin using a next-generation fibre developed by Japanese start-up Spiber, which utilises plant-derived sugars as raw material.
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Naomi Campbell is star of new Fendi Peekaboo bag campaign
Naomi Campbell is back as the face of the Fendi Peekaboo bag for its SS23 campaign, shot by British photographer David Sims.
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Dr Martens appoints Harrison non-exec
Andrew Harrison looks to be the right man for the Dr Martens board vacancy for an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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GfK UK consumer confidence rises again in March
UK consumer confidence rose for a second straight month in March following a dark period of consecutive declines going back to last autumn. Admittedly, it’s still in negative territory though.
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Pepe Jeans hits the Moroccan desert for SS23 campaign
Pepe Jeans London has unveiled its campaign for SS23 with a photoshoot in Marrakech reflecting the collection of natural-tone pieces that “blend into the landscape” and include fabrics “made to withstand the heat”.
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UK retail sales rise in February but values fail to match inflation
British retail sales volumes rose 1.2% in February compared to January, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Friday.
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