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John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

​John Lewis is one of the most closely watched retail giants in the UK at the moment, mainly because of its many problems in recent years. But at least its annual results managed to show it returning to profit.
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Thai retailer says it’s received no communication about Selfridges investment

Thai retailer says it’s received no communication about Selfridges investment

Central Retail Corp., one of Thailand’s biggest retailers, said that it has not received any communication about investing in the iconic Selfridges department store, which is majority owned by its parent company.
Fashion
Luxury group Lalique acquires Sauternes vineyard near Bordeaux

Luxury group Lalique acquires Sauternes vineyard near Bordeaux

Lalique Group SA is adding the Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey vineyards in the Bordeaux region to its growing portfolio that includes perfume brands, hotels, restaurants, crystal artworks and Scotch whisky. 
Luxury
Bluebell Group names new CCO, Korea chief

Bluebell Group names new CCO, Korea chief

Major Asian distributor Bluebell Group has announced the appointment of Sharmila Murat and Emmanuel de Place, as group chief commercial officer, and president and CEO of Bluebell Korea, respectively. 
Fashion
Aquazzura New Bond Street boutique opens its doors

Aquazzura New Bond Street boutique opens its doors

Aquazzura is expanding its product offer and physical presence and has opened a London flagship on luxury hub New Bond St. It houses all the brand’s lines – footwear, jewellery and the still-new bags and homewares.
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Cavalli kicks off summer collection tour with Selfridges show and pop-up

Cavalli kicks off summer collection tour with Selfridges show and pop-up

​There are special collections and really special collections and the latest from Roberto Cavalli, that’s set to make waves at Selfridges, is undeniably one of the latter.
Luxury
Chinese company earnings reveal lopsided economic recovery

Chinese company earnings reveal lopsided economic recovery

People in China splashed out on dining, travel and luxury goods after emerging from three years of pandemic restrictions but are still not spending freely on routine consumer items. 
Luxury
Anthropologie collaborates with Danish designer Pernille Rosenkilde

Anthropologie collaborates with Danish designer Pernille Rosenkilde

American lifestyle retailer Anthropologie has teamed up with Copenhagen-based designer, stylist, and influencer, Pernille Rosenkilde, on the launch of an exclusive fashion and homeware collection. 
Fashion
Selfridges Worn Again initiative broadens focus on secondhand

Selfridges Worn Again initiative broadens focus on secondhand

Selfridges is seriously ramping up its already strong commitment to the circular economy with a raft of new initiatives to keep fashion in circulation for much longer. 
Luxury
Missoni diversifies home line and prepares ‘pleasurewear’ launch

Missoni diversifies home line and prepares ‘pleasurewear’ launch

Missoni has presented its 2023 home decoration and furniture lines at its Milan showroom, and for the September fashion week is developing a collection of day wear and pyjamas celebrating the pleasure of staying at home.
Luxury
Neighborhood Goods to open first store in Los Angeles

Neighborhood Goods to open first store in Los Angeles

Already established in New York, the fashion, home decor and lifestyle boutique concept, founded by Matt Alexander and Mark Masinter, will open at the end of the year next door to Byredo. 
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John Lewis losses grow, launches bigger costs-savings drive

John Lewis losses grow, launches bigger costs-savings drive

​When a results release starts with a message to the staff talking about “another very tough year”, you know it’s not going to be good and so it was with John Lewis Partnership on Thursday.
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John Lewis names non-exec Nish Kankiwala to new CEO role

John Lewis names non-exec Nish Kankiwala to new CEO role

​It’s a big news week for John Lewis with its results due Thursday and a new concept store layout unveiled Tuesday. And Wednesday? Just the small matter of a new CEO.
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Another strong year for Inditex as sales and profits beat inflation

Another strong year for Inditex as sales and profits beat inflation

​Inditex’s full-year results on Wednesday saw the Spanish retail giant once again showing why it’s such a dominant force in fashion as sales and profits both soared.
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Ex-Mothercare chief joins Laura Ashley owner Gordon Brothers in top EMEA role

Ex-Mothercare chief joins Laura Ashley owner Gordon Brothers in top EMEA role

Mark Newton-Jones, the former head of Mothercare, has joined Gordon Brothers as its senior MD, Head of the UK and EMEA, serving as the top executive for the region.
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Hermès has strong Q4 and year as fashion ops and watches boom

Hermès has strong Q4 and year as fashion ops and watches boom

Luxury giant Hermès on Friday reported a 22.9% jump in Q4 sales as the US boomed and sales in China held up, despite Covid challenges.
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