All articles by Chloe Mills – Page 19
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NewsAsos has sold a majority stake in Topshop and Topman brands
Online fashion giant Asos has today announced a new joint venture with Heartland, the holding company of Danish fashion retailer Bestseller, to sell a majority stake in the Topshop and Topman brands.
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NewsCurrys has hailed a ‘positive start to the year’ as sales rise
Electricals giant Currys has hailed a “positive start to the year” and said it is “well set” for the pending peak trading period as sales at the electricals giant increased.
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NewsPrimark has maintained its guidance despite unseasonable summer weather taking toll
Fashion giant Primark has maintained its full-year guidance despite the unseasonable British summer taking its toll during the second half.
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NewsM&S turns to AI and social media spending to boost sales and attract Gen Z shoppers
Marks & Spencer is ramping up its growth strategy with an “accelerated pace of change” across digital, data and tech as it uses AI and social media spending to attract younger shoppers.
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NewsUniqlo has named a British stylist and fashion designer as its new creative director
Global fashion giant Uniqlo has today announced the appointment of a new creative director at the business.
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NewsFormer Clarks boss drafted into leadership team following fresh round of senior management departures
Exclusive: Questions have been raised over the strategic direction of Clarks, after Retail Week reveals that a former CEO, who is now on the board of the retailer’s majority owner, has been drafted in to help run the business following another swathe of senior management departures.
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NewsThe Very Group names ex-Matches boss as new non-executive
The Very Group, which owns and operates brands including Very and Littlewoods, has bolstered its board with two new non-executive appointments.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland is on track for the full year thanks to UK market ‘stabilisation’
Watches of Switzerland has reported trading in line with expectations for the start of the financial year as the demand for luxury watches and jewellery in both the UK and US steadied.
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NewsSeasalt becomes latest fashion retailer to gain B Corp status
Cornish fashion retailer Seasalt has become the latest fashion retailer to earn B Corp certification in recognition of its “founding values and ongoing progressive approach to doing business”.
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NewsMango names new ecommerce boss as it launches in 12 new markets
Fashion retailer Mango has named Marlies Hersbach as its new ecommerce executive director as it gears up to launch in 12 new markets.
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NewsBirkenstock has reported a record quarter thanks to demand for ‘ugly’ clogs
German footwear retailer Birkenstock has reported a record third quarter thanks to increased demand across all regions.
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GalleryPrimark opens new US store dedicated to Disney
Fashion giant Primark has opened its newest store in Orlando, Florida, in partnership with The Walt Disney Company.
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AnalysisUnited Legwear & Apparel Co: Who is Ted Baker’s new UK and European operator?
Yesterday marked the end of a turbulent period for Ted Baker, since it collapsed into administration in March this year, with global manufacturer and distributor United Legwear & Apparel Co (ULAC) coming to its rescue. Retail Week takes a look at the brand’s new UK and European ecommerce operator, its history and what the future of Ted Baker might look like under the new partnership.
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GalleryAstrid & Miyu has opened the doors to its first global flagship store
Jewellery retailer Astrid & Miyu has opened the doors to its first global flagship store, House of A&M.
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NewsM&S has launched a baby club for Sparks members to boost kidswear market share
Marks & Spencer has announced the launch of a new baby club for Sparks loyalty members in a bid to boost its kidswear market share.
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NewsVictoria’s Secret has poached former Savage X Fenty boss as new CEO
US lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret has named a new chief executive, effective from September.
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NewsH&M Group’s Creator Studio has opened its first printing hub in the UK
H&M Group’s print-on-demand merchandise service, Creator Studio, has today opened its first clothing printing hub based in the UK.
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NewsAsda denies union claims that workers could strike at Skelton store
Asda has denied GMB claims that it’s facing another potential strike at one of its stores as health and safety concerns prompted the opening of a formal strike ballot.
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NewsKlarna closes in on lead bank partnership ahead of listing in the US
Buy now, pay later provider Klarna is edging closer to appointing a lead bank ahead of its anticipated IPO in the US.
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NewsAmazon’s drone delivery trial given green light in the UK
Amazon is set to start testing the use of its drone delivery service, Prime Air, in the UK by the end of the year.