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Tesco to revamp F&F in H2 as it moves creative agency
The UK's largest supermarket chain – Tesco – is reportedly planning to revamp its F&F clothing line, and has named Bartle Bogle Hegarty, as its creative agency with plans to unveil a new look and feel this year.
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CWF: Arkéa Capital, Raise and Dzeta Group inject 140 million in capital
French children's fashion specialist CWF has just received a €140 million reinvestment from its shareholders: Arkéa Capital, Raise Investissement and Dzeta Group.
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Elsewhere in Paris: Olivier Saillard, Taak, AZ Factory and Steven Passaro
As the Paris menswear season ended and couture week opened, we checked out four widely differing fashion visions to tap into the style pulse among cognoscenti in the French fashion capital.
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Retailer Alpkit gets further growth funding
UK outdoor clothing and equipment company Alpkit has secured £1.5 million in funding to improve seasonal stock purchase and product development in footwear and e-bike lines.
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UK charity shops buck retail trend, first-ever specialist gift card launched
In a sign secondhand shopping is becoming mainstream in 2023, charity shops are to issue a first-of-its-kind sustainable shopping gift card.
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Alessio Puleo is new marketing chief at Marcolin
Eyewear giant Marcolin has named Alessio Puleo as its Group Marketing Director. He’s reporting directly to the CEO and will lead the development and expansion of the marketing department.
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END. adds second womenswear store with category debut in Glasgow
High-end retailer END. is continuing its deeper dive into womenswear and has just added the category to its Glasgow flagship store.
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Fusalp, Axel Arigato open at Bicester Village
Fusalp has opened a pop-up at luxury off-price shopping destination Bicester Village, offering its specialist skiwear, while Axel Arigato has opened there and also launched a virtual shopping experience.
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Primark performance justifies stores-only stance as city footfall bounces back
Primark's trading update has revealed more upbeat news with the chain “good in all markets and ahead of expectation”. Total sales and like-for-likes rose in double digits and city centre footfall recovered.
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Gunther, Doublet, and Nahmias' streetwear takes over Paris Fashion Week
Throughout an entire weekend packed with men's fashion shows, Paris dedicated a special place in its fashion week to streetwear culture, inviting American, Japanese and Parisian brands.
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More bad news for In The Style as losses grow, outlook weak
Under-pressure digital womenswear fashion brand In The Style (ITS) continues to struggle with losses due to grow and its future under review. The retailer described quarterly trading to 31 December as “challenging”.
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Mulberry and Paul Smith link up for first bags collab
A key feature of the recent Paul Smith menswear runway show was a series of Mulberry bags, with the two labels linking up for a unisex bag capsule collection for AW23.
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Zalando targets most loyal customers as shopping club becomes Lounge by Zalando
Retailers know that loyalty club members are gold dust — especially in tough times like these — and with that in mind, Zalando has revamped a key loyalty programme as it targets those consumers.
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The women who dress men
Women are increasingly making their mark in men's fashion, breaking through the "fabric ceiling" that has seen the industry dominated by men, attracted by a sector where some of the most radical changes are taking place.
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Ludovic de Saint Sernin turns up the heat, Sacai elevates workwear
The new creative director of Ann Demeulemeester and the Japanese designer Chitose Abe stood out on the last day of men's fashion week, opting for sophisticated sensual looks and functional tailoring, respectively.
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Maison Margiela: New mansion headquarters, posh-punk collection
Maison Margiela unveiled its new headquarters in Paris on Sunday night and talk about an upgrade. John Galliano celebrated the move with his latest collection – a deconstructed homage to the Queen of Punk, Jordan.
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