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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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First look: Uniqlo opens another giant store on London's Oxford Street
There’s been a partial move away from big-name retailers opening multiple branches on destination shopping streets post-pandemic, but Uniqlo is bucking that trend and Thursday sees the debut of its latest megastore.
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Cycle brand Endura becomes B Corp certified
Scottish cycle clothing and accessories brand Endura has joined the growing list of eco-conscious businesses to have achieved B Corp certification.
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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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New active brand Lavetta launches, names influencer as creative director
Lavetta is an all-new sustainable athleisure brand that launched this week and comes with an interesting choice of creative director — professional dancer, model and social media celebrity Danielle Peazer.
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George at Asda fashions strong growth as the brand outstrips market rivals
Supermarket giant Asda’s reinvigorated fashion and lifestyle brand George has capped a strong six-month trading period with “soaring growth” recorded both online and in-store.
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UK inflation eases again, fashion discounting continues
UK inflation has continued to fall with the Office for National Statistics saying Wednesday that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.2% in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 3.4% in February.
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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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Matalan adds raft of third-party brands, widens sizing offer
Matalan has added 17 new third-party brands to its online offer. And the retailer has also announced that it has extended the range of sizes available across many ranges, “to improve size inclusivity”.
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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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Pangaia's first UK store will be on London's Carnaby Street
This summer will see Pangaia arriving in London’s Soho with a store on Carnaby Street that will be its first standalone location in the UK.
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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 Bestseller Group entrusts its French director with the Italian market
Thibaut Demange, director of the French market since 2013, will also take on the Italian market for the Danish fashion group, which owns Vero Moda, Only and Jack & Jones.
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Westfield London welcomes Bath & Body Works, Dan John and Subdued
It’s turning out to be a busy spring for Westfield London with news that the giant mall has bolstered its beauty offer with a big new signing, alongside expansion and new stores across key fashion/footwear brands.
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Decathlon UK appoints Fifty media agency to drive AI-driven promos
Expect a big upturn in AI-driven media promotions from Decathlon UK. The sportswear retailer has partnered with tech-driven agency Fifty to handle its media planning and output across all its omnichannel pathways.
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