Clothing & Shoes
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Jan- 2025 -8 January
Carhartt WIP, Ronning and Blackhorse Lane Ateliers open shops in Soho
Lifestyle apparel brand Carhartt WIP, fashion retailer Ronning and craft jean maker Blackhorse Lane Ateliers have all opened new stores…
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8 January
MPs ‘horrified’ as questions left unanswered at Shein trade committee
MPs on the Business and Trade Committee were left “horrified” after a representative for Shein could not answer questions over…
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7 January
Next raises profit guidance as festive sales beat expectations
Next has revealed that it has raised its full-year pre-tax profit guidance by £5m up to £1.01bn after a better…
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7 January
Quiz lender hires advisors ahead of delisting vote
Quiz’s principal lender has reportedly drafted in advisors to help the company explore restructuring options amid a “growing crisis” at…
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6 January
New Look to speed up planned closures ahead of tax changes
New Look is reportedly set to permanently shutter roughly a quarter of its 364 stores when leases expire, putting some…
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3 January
Zara opens upsized store at Liverpool One
Inditex-owned fashion brand Zara has opened its significantly upsized flagship at Liverpool One on upper and lower South John Street. …
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3 January
Hugo Boss appoints new senior vice president global marketing
Hugo Boss has announced the appointment of James Foster as senior vice president global marketing. He has officially joined the…
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3 January
End. swings to pre tax loss of £43.2m
High-end fashion and streetwear label End. has reported a pre-tax loss of £43.2m, down from a profit of £8.8m for…
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3 January
Laura Ashley acquired by Marquee Brands
Marquee Brands, a global brand accelerator that owns 17 brands, has acquired Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers for an undisclosed…
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2 January
Barbour profits surge 12.3% to £39.6m
British outerwear brand Barbour’s operating profits surged 12.3% to £39.6m for the year to 30 April 2024 despite a 6.2%…
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