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John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

​John Lewis is one of the most closely watched retail giants in the UK at the moment, mainly because of its many problems in recent years. But at least its annual results managed to show it returning to profit.
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Hotels and restaurants in LA: Where does the fashion world sleep and drink?

Hotels and restaurants in LA: Where does the fashion world sleep and drink?

With the recent opening of Cipriani in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles has a new restaurant for the fashion community. From classics to confidential addresses, Fashionnetwork.com takes a look at LA's most fashionable spots. 
Fashion
Fortnum & Mason increases the love for Valentine's

Fortnum & Mason increases the love for Valentine's

Having already launched its ‘Unleash the Love’ gifting collection and accompanying window display, high-end London department store Fortnum & Mason is now diving into all aspects of love for Valentine’s Day. 
Lifestyle
Will Hendrick’s Gin and Wiederhoeft new collaboration spark a new marketing craze?

Will Hendrick’s Gin and Wiederhoeft new collaboration spark a new marketing craze?

The spirit and fashion tie-up take the oft-aligned industries to a new partnership level.
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M&S makes two key appointments to continue driving its transformation

M&S makes two key appointments to continue driving its transformation

​M&S has seen lot of transformational change in recent periods and with its turnaround strategy having met with great success, it’s not slowing down on that front.
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Fortnum & Mason sales recover but challenges remain

Fortnum & Mason sales recover but challenges remain

​Fortnum & Mason has filed its accounts for the year to last July with the luxury department store saying the financial period saw a recovery in sales.
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M&S announces big Scottish stores investment

M&S announces big Scottish stores investment

In a major endorsement of its big UK growth plans, M&S said Thursday (18 January) it will invest £30 million in bricks & mortar stores across Scotland.
Fashion
Battersea Power Station mall saw 11.2m visitors in 2023, fashion sales leap

Battersea Power Station mall saw 11.2m visitors in 2023, fashion sales leap

​Battersea Power Station appears to be justifying the tens of billions that have been spent on it, not to mention the multi-decade development project, and for Christmas 2023, the mall saw a 30% jump in visitors.
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Thai retailer says it’s received no communication about Selfridges investment

Thai retailer says it’s received no communication about Selfridges investment

Central Retail Corp., one of Thailand’s biggest retailers, said that it has not received any communication about investing in the iconic Selfridges department store, which is majority owned by its parent company.
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Oniverse’s product extension via fine food and wine with Signorvino

Oniverse’s product extension via fine food and wine with Signorvino

Oniverse, the fashion and lingerie group formerly known as Calzedonia Group, has a fresh product extension via fine food and wine – Signorvino in Paris, just accross the Seine from Notre Dame.
Luxury
Podcast: Walter Butler of Butler Industries analyses strategic investment in luxury

Podcast: Walter Butler of Butler Industries analyses strategic investment in luxury

Butler Industries CEO Walter Butler is the latest guest of the LuxurynsightXFashionNetwork podcast. He talked to Godfrey Deeny about his career, sharing his experience as a serial luxury industry investor (in English).
Luxury
Ami Paris opens three Parisian pop-up cafés in China

Ami Paris opens three Parisian pop-up cafés in China

The French brand is bringing its signature Parisian spirit to China through a Haussmann-style pop-up store and three temporary cafés in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu.
Lifestyle
Maison Kitsuné opens first Café Kistuné in Los Angeles

Maison Kitsuné opens first Café Kistuné in Los Angeles

After a two-year wait, the first Café Kitsuné in Los Angeles has just opened its doors in the Silver Lake neighborhood, next door to the brand's boutique.
Fashion
Luxury group Lalique acquires Sauternes vineyard near Bordeaux

Luxury group Lalique acquires Sauternes vineyard near Bordeaux

Lalique Group SA is adding the Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey vineyards in the Bordeaux region to its growing portfolio that includes perfume brands, hotels, restaurants, crystal artworks and Scotch whisky. 
Luxury
Chivas XV x Dolly Cohen: a collaboration of drink and design

Chivas XV x Dolly Cohen: a collaboration of drink and design

Scottish whisky brand Chivas has teamed with French jewelry artist Dolly Cohen to launch a series of limited-edition cases in celebration of the renowned Chivas XV Scotch blend.
Luxury
Bluebell Group names new CCO, Korea chief

Bluebell Group names new CCO, Korea chief

Major Asian distributor Bluebell Group has announced the appointment of Sharmila Murat and Emmanuel de Place, as group chief commercial officer, and president and CEO of Bluebell Korea, respectively. 
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