All articles by Chloe Mills – Page 38
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GalleryStore gallery: Marc Jacobs unwraps first ever UK pop-up
Luxury fashion retailer Marc Jacobs has opened the doors to its first ever UK pop-up store in London’s Covent Garden, in the form of an “entirely mirrored box”.
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NewsTourist tax hits London as Chinese visitors spend ‘significantly less’
London retailers are suffering from the continued impact of VAT on overseas spending as Chinese tourists returning to the capital spend “significantly less” than they did before the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsDune sale process slows despite ‘multiple offers’
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune’s sale process has reportedly been delayed, despite offers from fashion giants Next and Aurelius among others.
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NewsUnder Armour lowers sales guidance after flat quarter
Sportswear retailer Under Armour has slashed its full-year sales outlook as a result of “challenges” in North America and flat revenues during its second quarter.
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VideoWatch: John Lewis celebrates changing Christmas traditions in new ad
John Lewis’ new Christmas advert for 2023 “celebrates the joy” of both classic and changing Christmas traditions, with a soundtrack voiced by tenor Andrea Bocelli and the introduction of a new, unconventional character.
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NewsOutlet Shopping at The O2 posts ‘strong’ sales month
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has recorded a “strong period of trading” in October as it remains on track for one of its “most successful years to date”.
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NewsPandora hails ‘strong growth’ and ups growth guidance
Jewellery specialist Pandora hailed “strong growth” during the third quarter as it reported a rise in revenue and upped its full-year growth guidance, despite a fall in profit.
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NewsPrimark ‘doing Christmas better than ever before’, says ABF boss George Weston
Chief executive of Primark’s parent company ABF George Weston has said Christmas is going “better than ever before” as shoppers have started to spend early.
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NewsNobody’s Child rolls out integrated fashion rental service
Fashion retailer Nobody’s Child has rolled out its Zoa-integrated online rental service “just in time for the party season”.
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NewsShein weighs up Topshop bid
Fast-fashion giant Shein has formally registered its interest in bidding for the Topshop brand.
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VideoWatch: Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot is back for Christmas
Kevin the Carrot returns once again for Aldi’s new Christmas advert, inspired by the film Willy Wonka.
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NewsPanorama investigation accuses Boohoo of ‘breaking ethical promises’
Fashion giant Boohoo has been accused of breaking promises to make its clothing fairly and ethically as new evidence has emerged of staff at the fashion giant “pressuring suppliers to drive prices down”, even after orders had been agreed.
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NewsSigna ‘funding crisis’ raises questions for Frasers and Selfridges
Frasers Group’s acquisition of SportScheck has reportedly been “thrown into question” as the German sportswear retailer is at risk of collapsing into administration.
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NewsMarks & Spencer embarks on ‘biggest ever’ store opening month
Marks & Spencer is set to open a record number of new stores this November in its “biggest ever” store opening month as it bolsters its bricks-and-mortar portfolio.
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NewsPrimark, M&S, Frasers and Dunelm sign new sustainability pledge
Primark, M&S, Frasers Group and Dunelm are among the retail giants to sign circular economy charity Wrap’s textiles 2030 initiative to “reduce carbon emissions, improve water stewardship and make the clothing and textiles sector more circular”.
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NewsRixo launches Try Before You Buy service
Fashion retailer Rixo has announced a partnership with technology start-up Harper to launch a Try Before You Buy service, which aims to “bridge the gap” between the in-store shopping experience and the convenience of ordering online.
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NewsWhite Stuff profits and sales rise in ‘strong’ year
White Stuff has reported a rise in both profits and sales in a “strong” year of growth for the fashion retailer in the early stages of its “ongoing business transformation”.
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GallerySézane offers shoppers ‘a piece of Paris’ with new London flagship
Parisian luxury fashion retailer Sézane has opened its largest-ever UK flagship on Marylebone High Street, London.
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VideoWatch: Sainsbury’s TV ad answers the big Christmas question
Sainsbury’s has released its Christmas ad, which sees staff answer a child’s “big question” about Santa with the help of singer Rick Astley.
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NewsHugo Boss maintains guidance after ‘robust’ third quarter
Fashion retailer Hugo Boss has maintained its full-year guidance after a “robust” third-quarter performance with top-line improvements across “both brands, all regions and all consumer touchpoints”.