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Mango's strategic bet on Victoria Beckham to elevate its positioning

Mango's strategic bet on Victoria Beckham to elevate its positioning

Mango is advancing its plan to upscale the brand and grow in key markets such as the US and UK through a partnership with Brit designer Victoria Beckham. The challenge? To position itself as both premium and accessible.
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The Fold opens in The City of London

The Fold opens in The City of London

Part of £1.6 million+ in crowdfunding received last year has been invested to open women’s fashion retailer The Fold’s latest store in the City of London’s Royal Exchange Buildings shopping centre
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Tapestry-Capri and pricey purses are the wrong targets for trustbusters

Tapestry-Capri and pricey purses are the wrong targets for trustbusters

The US FTC on Monday filed suit to block the deal, saying that it would raise prices on purses in the so-called affordable luxury market.
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Earth Day move for Nobody's Child x Sojo in shared eco vision

Earth Day move for Nobody's Child x Sojo in shared eco vision

In what looks like a perfect eco fit, responsible fashion brand Nobody’s Child and Sojo, the repair specialist, are temporarily combining in celebration of World Earth Day (27 April). 
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UK's John Lewis says finance boss to step down later this year

UK's John Lewis says finance boss to step down later this year

Britain's John Lewis Partnership said on Tuesday that finance director Berangere Michel will step down from her role later this year, after 16 years at the retailer. 
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Former Gucci CEO joins board of Taylor Swift-favored Golden Goose

Former Gucci CEO joins board of Taylor Swift-favored Golden Goose

Former Gucci Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri has been appointed to the board of directors of Golden Goose
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Primark on a roll as UK, Europe and US all stay strong

Primark on a roll as UK, Europe and US all stay strong

Primark's owner announced its interim results on Tuesday with the 24 weeks to the beginning of March showing that the chain is continuing to prosper and its baby steps into digital are paying off.
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Snowleader outlines strategy to reach €150 Million in sales by 2027

Snowleader outlines strategy to reach €150 Million in sales by 2027

To sustain a double-digit annual growth rate, the online retailer specializing in outdoor gear has announced a funding round totaling €15 million.
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M&S links with Oxfam to keep unwearable clothes from landfill

M&S links with Oxfam to keep unwearable clothes from landfill

Until now, clothes recycling concentrated on the unwanted. But now we can add the unwearable to the list in order to save a “staggering” amount of textiles continuing to end up in landfill or incinerator.
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Cernucci travels north for brief Manchester pop-up

Cernucci travels north for brief Manchester pop-up

UK urban jewellery brand Cernucci is to open its second pop-up store. Following the success of its debut London temporary store at the tail end of 2023, the brand’s heading to Manchester.
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Gloucester Quays sees record sales as anniversary celebrations kick off

Gloucester Quays sees record sales as anniversary celebrations kick off

What better way for an outlet shopping centre to celebrate a 15th anniversary than to announce another set of record footfall and sales numbers.
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UK consumers' sustainability score drops - ESW report

UK consumers' sustainability score drops - ESW report

The UK consumers’ crown for being among the leaders in sustainability values is slipping. They’re less sustainably minded than they were just a year ago, according to a new ‘Global Voices’ survey from digital firm ESW.
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TikTok announces Preowned Luxury category, UK's 'big 5' resellers sign up

TikTok announces Preowned Luxury category, UK's 'big 5' resellers sign up

​TikTok Shop has just launched a Preowned Luxury category in the UK and US, which it said will “enable the community to browse and purchase authentic luxury fashion without ever having to leave TikTok”.
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Express and WHP-led consortium in sale deal, all UpWest stores to close

Express and WHP-led consortium in sale deal, all UpWest stores to close

​Crisis-hit American retailer Express Inc said on Monday that it has received a non-binding letter of intent for the potential sale of a substantial majority of the company’s retail stores and operations”.
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Battersea Power Station opens Botanical Atelier embroidery pop-up

Battersea Power Station opens Botanical Atelier embroidery pop-up

​Adding consumer attractions continues to be part of many a shopping centre’s playbook and Battersea Power Station is no different.
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New Look’s gets approval for science-based eco targets

New Look’s gets approval for science-based eco targets

New Look’s ambitions on sustainability have been given a boost, gaining approval from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) regarding its emissions targets.
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