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UK footfall enjoys spring positives in latest week... but not Central London
The positives certainly came together for UK retail in the 21-27 May trading week. The run-up to school half-term week, the late May public holiday weekend and good spring weather all contributed to strengthen footfall.
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Jane Hebden to launch Amelia Scott affordable jewellery brand
A new jewellery and accessories brand will launch next month with Amelia Scott making its debut under the guidance of watch and jewellery designer Jane Hebden.
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New Look reportedly in debt refinancing talks
Fashion retailer New Look is believed to be in talks about refinancing with the focus being a term loan that expires next year.
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Andam reveals the 12 finalists for its 2023 Fashion Awards
Six designers are in the running for the Grand Prix (€300,000) and the Special Prize (100,000 euros), three for the Pierre Bergé Prize (€100,000), and three for the Fashion Accessories Prize (€100,000).
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Matalan's interim buying chief becomes trading head as changes at firm continue
Matalan has made a key change to its line-up as it continues to transform itself under new owners. Interim buying and merchandising director Ben Smith is now chief trading officer, reporting to CEO Jo Whitfield,
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Brit Artist Dwayne Coleman works with Urban Outfitters, Isko on denim capsule
Denim mill ISKO has teamed up with retailer Urban Outfitters and British Artist Dwayne Coleman on a 10-piece collection under Urban’s BDG branding. Focusing on workwear-inspired denim pieces, it will launch in July.
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Undiz transforms its Opéra flagship in Paris into a beach destination
With a very summery decor, the Etam group's lingerie chain installed a new seasonal concept dedicated to swimwear in its Opéra shop on May 19, also featuring second-hand items.
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New official figures show UK tourist visits still well behind 2019
The Office for National Statistics International Passenger Survey has shown that tourist visitors to the UK are well below 2019 levels with the New West End Co directly blaming the abolition of tax-free tourist shopping.
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UK shop price inflation strikes new record high: BRC
British shop price inflation picked up this month to reach its highest rate since industry records began in 2005, although growth in food prices cooled slightly, a survey showed on Tuesday.
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Australia’s Kivari opens two new retail stores
Australian fashion label Kivari has expanded its retail presence with the opening of two new stores in Bondi Junction and Burleigh Heads, respectively.
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Pronovias names Marc Calabia Gibert new CEO among other exec appointments
Spanish bridalwear company Pronovias announced on Monday that Marc Calabia Gibert has been appointed to the role of CEO, effective September 1.
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Authentic finalizes acquisition of Vince
Authentic Brands Group has successfully completed the acquisition of the intellectual property of the Vince brand, resulting in the establishment of a new subsidiary named ABG Vince.
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Mango opens in Westfield, will boost UK presence with 13 new stores in 2023
Mango opened a new UK store late last week — in London's Westfield Stratford City — and its debut in one of the largest shopping centres in the UK came as it also revealed that it will see many more openings in 2023.
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Guess adds Thomas Barrack to board
Guess Inc. announced on Friday the appointment of Thomas J. Barrack, Jr. as an independent director to the company’s board.
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Tommy Hilfiger opens first New Zealand south island store
U.S. fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger has opened a new flagship store in Queenstown, as the PVH-owned brand expands its retail network across the island nation.
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Hibbett sales growth lifts despite online sales dive, lowers guidance
Hibbett announced on Friday revenues for the first quarter increased 7.4% to $455.5 million, on the back of solid physical store and comparable sales growth, offsetting a drop in online growth at the sporting retailer.
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