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Hobbs, Whistles owner TFG gets new funding package
The owner of three key UK womenswear brands — Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight — has clinched a £90 million refinancing package to help it grow further.
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Montblanc signs British champion freediver as 'Mark Maker'
Luxury watch and accessories brand Montblanc has added William Trubridge to its family of ‘Mark Makers’ with the Briton the world’s deepest freediver.
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Frasers Group and Next said to be eyeing Ted Baker
Just a day after news of Ted Baker closing a third of its UK stores, it has been reported that two serial acquirers of distressed businesses have expressed an interest in taking on the operation.
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The Very Group's CEO steps down, Robbie Feather moves into top job
E-tail giant The Very Group has promoted its Retail Managing Director Robbie Feather to Group CEO, succeeding Lionel Desclée, “who has chosen to step down and pursue new opportunities”.
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Fashion sales struggled in March say Barclays and BRC reports
UK consumer and retail spending stayed sluggish in March, two reports showed on Tuesday with Barclays (consumer and retail spending) and the BRC (retail only) both suggesting Britons haven’t got the urge to splurge.
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Rixo preps for NYC retail debut this month
Womenswear retailer Rixo will open a three-month pop-up shop in New York City on 22 April, which will be its first-ever physical presence in the US, and “the start of big US market plans for Rixo”.
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Zara expanding at Bullring while Clarks and Swatch move in
Inditex’s Zara continues its UK upsizing programme with the Bullring & Grand Central shopping destination now hosting a significant new flagship for the Spanish fashion brand.
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Ted Baker to close a third of UK stores, including those in major malls
After its UK arm’s administration filing, Ted Baker is to close 15 of its British stores with as many as 245 jobs being lost as a result.
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& Other Stories to launch Susan Fang collab
H&M Group’s & Other Stories chain this month launches a collab with Susan Fang, the designer known for her nature-inspired creations and innovative techniques.
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Reselfridges accessories concept rolled out to all Selfridges branches
Selfridges is deepening its circularity commitment with the Reselfridges concept for accessories now available across all of its UK stores (London, Birmingham, and two in Manchester).
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Phoebe Philo luxe line goes physical at Bergdorf Goodman
In an unexpected move, the British designer is debuting in-store and she’s chosen one of the biggest luxury multibrand names around to do it — Bergdorf Goodman in the all-important US market.
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New Borough Yards arrivals herald Stonecutters Lane debut for emerging brands
Fledgling retail area Borough Yards has signed four new independent retailers to join its “culinary and cultural neighbourhood” in Southwark, near London Bridge and the popular Borough Market.
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Asda's George revamps offer, Love Island's Sophie Piper fronts G21 launch
Publicity linked to the long-running TV show Love Island has been a sure-fire avenue of success for a number of fashion and beauty brands and George at Asda is now tapping into this rich vein.
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New Fendi campaign is fronted by Kate Moss, Pepe Jeans launches 'wanderlust' visuals
Two very different campaigns, two very different themes but both with London links. That’s the latest from Fendi and Pepe jeans.
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Victoria Beckham and Mango launch capsule offer
Fast-growing Mango has just unveiled an interesting collaboration, linking up with Victoria Beckham on a capsule that's launching later this month.
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Tommy Jeans brings back International Games collection in big year for sport and 90s style
In a year of big sports events and one in which 1990s fashion is a key trend, it’s unsurprising that PVH’s Tommy Hilfiger has unveiled the Tommy Jeans International Games collection and campaign.
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