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UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report
The UK luxury sector is now worth £81 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 450,000 jobs, according to a new report by British luxury body Walpole.
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Levi’s opens 'NextGen' store in Kyoto, Japan
Levi’s has announced the reopening of its flagship store in Kyoto, Japan, introducing its NextGen store format to Japanese customers.
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Frame names EMEA CEO as it targets fast growth in Europe
California-based denim and fashion brand Frame has named Thomas Lecoq as its new CEO for the EMEA region.
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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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New Zalando strategy targets B2C and B2B transformation, includes more lifestyle categories
Zalando had big news Wednesday, saying it has evolved its strategy to cover a “larger share of [the] fashion and lifestyle e-commerce market” with a “pan-European ecosystem for customers and partners”.
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Lee and Diesel launch capsule collection under Diesel Loves program
Denim giants Lee and Diesel have teamed up to launch a global capsule collection, under the new Diesel Loves program.
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Will In The Style make a stock exchange comeback?
The boom in fashion firms listing on the London Stock Exchange had seemed to be over, but a filing suggests listed companies still see value in fashion firms with In The Style possibly making a stock market return.
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Otto Group unveils leadership succession plan
Otto Group has announced a succession plan that will see Benjamin Otto succeeding his father Prof. Dr. Michael Otto as head of the group, but not until 2026, with other key changes happening from next year.
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Superdry in talks on new multimillion pound loan – report
Superdry may be in negotiations about its founder taking it private, but the firm also has major funding needs on an ongoing basis and a report Monday said it's discussing an extra loan of around £10 million with Hilco.
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Giant trousers haven’t swallowed skinny jeans (yet)
Indeed, look around and you might believe that baggy fits have put the final nail into the coffin of skinny jeans. But retailers and consumers shouldn’t get too comfortable in their big pants.
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A.K.A. Brands sales, earnings losses narrow on double-digit US sales growth
A.K.A. Brands announced on Thursday net sales decreased just 0.1% to $148.9 million in the fourth quarter, with the U.S. apparel firm clocking double-digit growth in its local market.
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Matches to go into administration following purchase by Frasers
In 2017 it was sold by its founder for a price rumoured to be £800m. A few months ago Frasers bought it for £52m. And now luxury e-tailer Matches is set for an administration filing that could come as early as Friday
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Hugo Boss has record 2023, sees more growth ahead despite tough backdrop
Hugo Boss’s results report on Thursday showed just how strong the German high-end fashion giant is, with 2023 being a record year for the business and further improvements predicted for FY24.
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Avellano: Noah Cyrus steals the show as the blushing latex bride
On the last day of Paris Fashion Week, young French brand Avellano put a modern twist on its signature PVC looks and featured singer/songwriter Noah Cyrus as both the opening model and final bridal look.
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Two months on, ad watchdog reverses ban on Calvin Klein's FKA twigs image
It’s not often that the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority changes its mind, but it has done just that over its ban in the New Year of a Calvin Klein ad featuring FKA twigs.
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Vestiaire Collective links with Carine Roitfield as famed editor talks love of vintage
Tuesday sees Vestiaire Collective, one of the world’s largest resale platforms, linking up with some who was an influencer before that term was even coined — Carine Roitfeld.
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