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Versace: The new Tapestry of life

Versace: The new Tapestry of life

Donatella did always love a grand show-space, and few are bigger anywhere than Pirelli HangarBicocca, where Versace staged her first runway show since the merger with Tapestry.
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Payments 'deciding factor' for Britons in overall shopping experience, report

Payments 'deciding factor' for Britons in overall shopping experience, report

What’s the most important thing for UK consumers shopping online? Finding retailers that accept their preferred method of paying it seems, because it leads “to a great shopping experience”, research from Planet shows.
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Harvey Nichols Manchester unveils second Salford Uni collab

Harvey Nichols Manchester unveils second Salford Uni collab

A fashion collaboration that maintains a local community link previously proved successful for Harvey Nichols Manchester and the University of Salford (UOS).
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UK consumer confidence continue to rise in September

UK consumer confidence continue to rise in September

UK consumer confidence continued to recover in September, rising for the third straight month, according to the latest data from GfK.
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Mothercare "makes progress" but big challenges remain

Mothercare "makes progress" but big challenges remain

​Mothercare’s full-year results on Friday showed the company’s turnaround — following its reinvention as a brand owner rather than directly-operated retailer — remains a work in progress. 
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Next signals end of price rises, but says don't expect pre-pandemic-style prices

Next signals end of price rises, but says don't expect pre-pandemic-style prices

Next’s half-year results this week were followed by its CEO suggesting an end to the period of marked fashion price rises is in sight. Simon Wolfson said prices are easing faster than expected in its supply chain.
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Fashion and World Cup help UK's sunny August retail sales to edge upwards

Fashion and World Cup help UK's sunny August retail sales to edge upwards

The UK’s August retail sales figures proved to be better than expected and fashion — aided by warmer weather — had a big part to play in this.
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Live Unlimited launches elevated collection

Live Unlimited launches elevated collection

​UK-based womenswear company Live Unlimited has become the latest label to launch a more ‘elevated’ line with the debut of its Limited collection.
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Mango kids marks a decade and boosts sales to 200 million euros

Mango kids marks a decade and boosts sales to 200 million euros

Launched in 2013 and already present in 70 markets, the children's category of the Catalan brand saw its revenue grow by 18% in the past year. The physical channel accounted for 53% of the revenue.
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Tom Ford: Red carpet, real life, hit show

Tom Ford: Red carpet, real life, hit show

So, there is life for Tom Ford after Tom Ford, and seemingly a very healthy one. Judging by the slick, sleek and sophisticated debut by his long-time design director and successor, Peter Hawkings.
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ASOS signs major shareholder as non-exec director

ASOS signs major shareholder as non-exec director

 Global digital fashion retailer ASOS has appointed a key shareholder, who’s also a “strong supporter of the company”, to its board.
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Footasylum opens ambitious Oxford Street store

Footasylum opens ambitious Oxford Street store

​Footasylum has opened its new flagship in what amounts to another vote of confidence in London’s Oxford Street. It opened Thursday as the retailer “continues to see strong demand for its branded streetwear offering”.
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Nike, Louis Vuitton, Chanel most valuable apparel brands: Survey

Nike, Louis Vuitton, Chanel most valuable apparel brands: Survey

Nike has been ranked the world’s most valuable apparel brand, with a brand value of $31.3 billion, according to the Brand Finance Apparel 50 2023 survey.
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Steve Madden chief defends appeal of Oxford Street

Steve Madden chief defends appeal of Oxford Street

The ongoing bid to revitalise one of London’s key shopping areas — Oxford Street — has received strong support from a major global retailer.
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Sweden’s H&M Move launches latest outerwear collection

Sweden’s H&M Move launches latest outerwear collection

This autumn, H&M Move is to exploring the belief that one great functional wardrobe can unlock a world of outdoor activities with innovative and trademarked performance materials.
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Secret Sales acquires Spain's Dreivip.com

Secret Sales acquires Spain's Dreivip.com

​Off-price specialist Secret Sales — the UK-based retailer that claims it’s “solving the problem of excess inventory” — has acquired Spanish peer Dreivip.com as it continues its expansion into mainland Europe.
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