UK retail sales volumes continued to fall month-on-month, albeit slightly, in the year to July, according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey. Online sales volumes also painted a similar picture.
Burberry has partnered with global esports organisation Gen.G for the launch of a four-part educational content series “to champion women and the importance of inclusivity within gaming”.
Moss Bros is extra busy with the menswear specialist opening four new stores, including a concept store on London’s Jermyn Street. It’s rolling out its casual offer to all of its locations too.
Stylus has released a new platform and refreshed its branding “to signal a new phase of growth under CEO Victoria Rennie”. It worked with Re Design on its brand strategy, and Matter Of Form on the new platform.
Designer Jimmy Choo’s JCA/London Fashion Academy is to host its first-ever London Fashion Week show on 19 September, along with its ‘designer-in-residence’ Patrick McDowell.
The Japanese group recently bought the Parisian luxury label, and intends to accelerate its expansion across Asia, especially in China and Korea, while maintaining its links with Paris to capitalise on its brand image.
Italy’s Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana and Valentino are continuing their link-up with guest designers and have chosen Galib Gassanoff and Luca Lin of ACT N°1 for a guest spot during the next Milan Fashion Week.
Gucci was back in top spot in Q2 as the Lyst Index showed a surge in popularity on the back of its Adidas collab. In fact, collaborations were hot this quarter, while summer items, Diesel and 'naked' dresses also surged.
Vegan Fashion Week, founded by Emmanuelle Rienda, has just partnered with Ukrainian Fashion Week for an exclusive event in Los Angeles on October 10-12, expected at California Market Center, in Downtown Los Angeles.
Burberry has opened a new womenswear store at Bal Harbour Shops, in Miami, Florida.
Online fashion resale platform Vestiaire Collective said on Wednesday it is expanding into South Korea, choosing the fast-growing luxury market as a springboard for a deeper push into Asia.
The world's top luxury group LVMH said Tuesday that sales and profits jumped in the first half of the year despite the uncertain economic environment.
Concerns that eco purchases will suffer in the cost-of-living crisis could be overplayed, research suggests. Shopping with a conscience is “so important” to 65% of consumers who think about sustainability before buying.
Retailers are among thousands of UK businesses that have been forced to close down while awaiting rebates for property taxes, according to new data.
Italy’s Benetton has named Andrea Incontri as Creative Director of its women's, men's and children's collections. The SS23 collection, the first to be designed by him, will be shown in September at Milan Fashion Week.
