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How impact investing seeks to influence the strategies of fashion companies
Impact investors try to influence the strategies of listed companies to make them more socially and environmentally virtuous. Find out more about their approach from Johanna Schmidt of Triodos IM.
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Britain’s retail sales disappoint in sign of lacklustre recovery
Hardware stores, furniture shops, and clothing stores all reported a rise in sales, but these gains were offset by falling food sales and in department stores where retailers say higher prices hit trading.”
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Represent to launch Metallica collab
Represent will launch a collaboration with Metallica on 24 April with TikTok star Huddy starring in the campaign. The British luxury streetwear label said it “marks a full circle moment” for the brand”.
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Nordstrom to evaluate founding family's interest in pursuing take-private deal
Nordstrom said the founding family behind the retailer had shown an interest in pursuing a potential go-private deal, prompting its board to form a special committee of independent directors to evaluate any proposal.
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H&M unveils collaborative collection with Rokh
H&M launched on Thursday its collaborative collection with emerging brand Rokh introducing a collection that reimagines wardrobe staples.
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Brixton appoints Levi's executive as new CEO
Californian lifestyle brand Brixton announced Thursday the appointment of Seth Ellison to the role of chief executive officer, effective April 22.
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Boohoo uses AI for search and merchandising
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make its mark across the fashion landscape, Boohoo Group has now expanded its tie-up with cloud-based e-commerce experience platform Bloomreach.
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Laura Ashley's major return to fashion kicks off
The major fashion comeback for Laura Ashley that Fashionnetwork.com revealed last autumn is now happening with the label launching the new range into Next stores and online at both Next and Laura Ashley this month.
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Can ASOS keep Topshop as Shein and Authentic rekindle interest?
News last year that Shein and Authentic Brands Group were interested in buying Topshop seemed to be just a rumour. But now the speculation has resurfaced. So do ASOS's problem make a takeover more likely?
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Canada Basketball taps Indochino as official partner
Canada Basketball has named Indochino as the organization's official made to measure apparel partner.
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Japan's Uniqlo opens Rome store as part of European expansion
Japan's Uniqlo will open the doors on its new Rome store on Thursday, an important part of plans by owner Fast Retailing to further accelerate growth in Europe and North America.
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ASOS H1 numbers make grim reading, but it reports strong progress, names new CFO
ASOS has reported its results for the 26 weeks to 3 March and as expected, they're not great. But the company did say it's made strong progress on speed and profit initiatives under its Back To Fashion strategy.
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Major Chatsworth exhibition to mix Erdem SS24 with Duchess Deborah's life story
A new exhibition this summer at one of Britain’s best-known stately homes, Chatsworth, celebrates the image and legacy of the late dowager Duchess Deborah Devonshire through the lens of Erdem's latest collection.
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Lululemon unveils new athlete collection for Canadian Olympic team
Vancouver-based athletic apparel brand Lululemon unveiled on Tuesday its inaugural summer Athlete Kit for Team Canada, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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The North Face and Icebreaker launch sustainable capsule collection
Outdoor performance brands The North Face and Icebreaker have teamed up to launch a sustainable merino blend adventure wear capsule collection for Spring/Summer 2024.
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The Athlete's Foot to open two new stores in Louisiana
Specialty footwear and lifestyle chain The Athlete's Foot (TAF) is set to open two new locations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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