All articles by Chloe Mills – Page 9
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InterviewInterview: Ann Summers bosses Maria Hollins and Vanessa Gold on getting their edge back
At the helm of one of the UK’s most controversial brands, Maria Hollins and Vanessa Gold talk to Retail Week about rediscovering its purpose and mixing business with pleasure
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NewsAnn Summers boss admits: ‘We’d gone a bit vanilla’
The chief executive of Ann Summers has admitted the business had “gone a bit vanilla” and lost its edge, as the retailer looks to return to its roots in 2025.
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InterviewQ&A: Boux Avenue chief product officer on design, innovation and never fearing the competition
As the calendar flips to February 14th, lingerie specialist Boux Avenue hits another of its annual peaks. Chief design and product officer Zoe Price-Smith sat down with Retail Week to discuss lingerie trends, the importance of competitors and third-party partners alike, why innovation is key and what’s next for the brand in 2025
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NewsSteve Madden has snapped up Kurt Geiger
Luxury fashion house Steve Madden is set to acquire footwear, handbag and accessories brand Kurt Geiger from international private equity firm Cinven in a deal worth £289m.
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NewsTesco has expanded its apprenticeship programme
Grocery giant Tesco has expanded its apprenticeship scheme to introduce five times more places this year, offering a number of opportunities to young people.
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch is planning to double its UK store portfolio this year
US fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is looking to double its UK store estate by the end of this year amid a ramped-up expansion strategy.
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News‘We don’t cheat, we compete’, says Shein executive
Shein’s head of strategic and corporate affairs in North America, the UK and Europe Peter Pernot-Day said there are “misperceptions” around the way the fast-fashion retailer operates, specifically in relation to tax loopholes, as he claims “we don’t cheat, we compete” at LIVE 2025: Retail Week x The Grocer.
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NewsCustomers care more about value than sustainability, says Waitrose at LIVE 2025: Retail Week x The Grocer
Waitrose ethics and sustainability lead Sam Ludlow-Taylor says that while customers “do really care” about sustainability, value is taking priority in today’s market.
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NewsRiver Island executive chair Richard Bradbury stands down as new boss is named
River Island boss Richard Bradbury is stepping down from his role as executive chair as another former boss returns to the helm.
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NewsShein is set to slash target London IPO valuation
Shein is reportedly set to slash the target valuation for its highly-anticipated flotation on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsPaul Smith has named an ex-Fortnum & Mason boss as new non-exec
British fashion and lifestyle retailer Paul Smith has named a former Fortnum & Mason chief executive as a non-executive director.
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NewsThe Edit LDN founder has joined Topshop as new global marketing director
The founder of The Edit LDN has joined Topshop and Topman in a new senior marketing role.
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NewsPandora’s sales and profits have surged
Pandora has reported a “successful” 2024 as sales and profits rose thanks to growth in the US and other markets as it continues to elevate itself to become a “full jewellery brand”.
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AnalysisFrom Ted to toe: How a brand refresh hopes to put Ted Baker back in fashion
After an exclusive first look at Ted Baker’s first collection relaunched under its wholesale arm ahead of autumn/winter, Retail Week explores if a brand and product refresh can put Ted Baker back in fashion.
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NewsShein and Temu face challenges due to Trump tariffs
More questions have been raised around Shein’s London listing after president Trump made a move to close a tax ‘loophole’ that has allowed the likes of Shein and Temu to sell cheap products while avoiding tax charges.
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NewsN Brown promotes from within for new chief customer operations role
Fashion retailer N Brown has promoted from within for the newly created role of chief customer operations officer.
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NewsMango has ramped up its UK expansion with raft of new openings in 2025
Fashion retailer Mango has ramped up its UK expansion plans for 2025 as it plots 20 new openings this year.
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NewsTrouva has paused trading and is searching for a new buyer
The owner of online fashion marketplace Trouva is looking to pause trading while it looks for a buyer, according to reports.
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NewsBurberry hires Costa Coffee exec for chief information officer role
Luxury retailer Burberry has announced the appointment of a new chief information officer to its board.
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InterviewQ&A: Deichmann UK managing director on putting ‘our money where our mouth is’ in 2025
Retail Week sat down with Deichmann’s UK managing director Simon Wilson to discuss affordability and value at Deichmann, the importance of the omnichannel shopping experience and the Deichmann ethos