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NewsBoohoo shares bounce back after co-founders plough £15m into brand
The co-founders of fast-fashion giant Boohoo have bought another £15m worth of shares in a bid to stop the share price from falling any further.
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NewsBFC calls on government support to save fashion industry
The British Fashion Council has warned the government of the “stark reality” of the pandemic on the sector, wiping out all growth from the last decade and costing hundreds of thousands of jobs.
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Opinion‘The most important thing a CEO can do right now is ask for help’
Retail is going through unprecedented times. Bosses in the sector should swallow their pride and ask for help because there’s plenty of people willing to lend a hand, says former White Stuff boss Sally Bailey.
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AnalysisThe Big Question: Should fashion retailers stop sourcing in Leicester?
Leicester is in the spotlight again following allegations of unsafe working conditions and suppliers paying below minimum wage with links to Boohoo and Quiz. Industry experts weigh in on whether it is time for fashion to pack up in Leicester or double down on tackling the problems.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Wilko’s new CFO will need to hit the ground running
It’s a difficult time for anyone employed in retail, and thoughts are with those who have already lost their job or face an anxious wait to see if it still exists as bosses pick through the wreckage caused by Covid-19.
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Digital editionRetail Week magazine: July 17
This week’s issue examines the modern slavery scandal rocking fashion retailers, asks if face masks will help or hinder the post-lockdown recovery, and we reveal the top retailers to work for in the UK – according to employees.
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NewsJohn Lewis extends click-and-collect partnership with Co-op
John Lewis has extended it click-and-collect delivery and returns partnership with the Co-op.
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Opinion‘Asos ticks the boxes for success in turbulent times’
Online fashion trailblazer Asos’ trading update this week was a sparkling exception that proved the generally dismal rule that the retail industry right now is under the cosh as never before.
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NewsBensons bolsters tops team as it prepares to streamline store estate
Bensons for Beds has appointed a new chairman and strengthened its executive team in a bid to drive the business’ profitable growth.
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NewsIntu slashes head office roles as future of centres hangs in the balance
Embattled landlord Intu has slashed jobs at both its London head office and one of its subsidiary property companies after collapsing into administration earlier this month.
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NewsMPs challenge Boohoo for ‘turning a blind eye’ to Leicester sweatshops
In a letter sent to Boohoo founders Mahmud Kamani and Carol Kane, MPs have called out Boohoo for falsely claiming no knowledge of the illegal working practices in their Leicester supply chain.
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NewsPoundland to launch online delivery as part of ‘biggest ever transformation’
Value retailer Poundland is set to launch its first-ever online delivery service and revamp its store estate as part of a new transformation programme.
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NewsTOFS snaps up former Topps Tiles chief in board reshuffle
The Original Factory Shop has appointed recent Topps Tiles boss Matt Williams as its executive chairman as chief executive Emma Fox exits for a new role.
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NewsAmazon creates intelligent shopping trolley for supermarket launch
Amazon is to introduce a smart shopping trolley later this year at a California supermarket.
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NewsNext fends off M&S to close in on Victoria’s Secret deal
Fashion giant Next has agreed an outline deal to snap up the Victoria’s Secret business in the UK.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils virtual personal shopping service
Department store group John Lewis has launched a virtual personal shopping service using Zoom.
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VideoFace time: Mercato Metropolitano founder Andrea Rasca on surviving lockdown
Mercato Metropolitano founder Andrea Rasca discusses how his business’ connection to community saved it from going under during lockdown and how to make social distancing work on the high street.
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Opinion'Why now is the time for D2C brands to shine'
Many investors are currently shying away from the retail industry, specifically the indirect brand economy.