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Frasers Group and Next said to be eyeing Ted Baker
Just a day after news of Ted Baker closing a third of its UK stores, it has been reported that two serial acquirers of distressed businesses have expressed an interest in taking on the operation.
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Mugler launches first footwear collection designed by Casey Cadwallader
The Parisian label owned by L’Oréal has launched the first, ultra-sexy footwear line designed by its creative director, inspired by the label’s signature corsets and produced in Italy.
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SportsShoes.com names partnerships coordinator to support running and fitness initiatives
Athletic sportswear platform SportsShoes.com has appointed its first partnerships coordinator, with Georgia Malir joining to manage the retailer’s busy running and fitness community partnerships.
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The Very Group's CEO steps down, Robbie Feather moves into top job
E-tail giant The Very Group has promoted its Retail Managing Director Robbie Feather to Group CEO, succeeding Lionel Desclée, “who has chosen to step down and pursue new opportunities”.
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Fashion sales struggled in March say Barclays and BRC reports
UK consumer and retail spending stayed sluggish in March, two reports showed on Tuesday with Barclays (consumer and retail spending) and the BRC (retail only) both suggesting Britons haven’t got the urge to splurge.
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P.F. Flyers launches brand refresh with Revolve partnership
American lifestyle shoe brand P.F. Flyers announced on Monday a brand refresh with a strategic partnership with Revolve, marking the brand’s expansion into wholesale.
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Zara expanding at Bullring while Clarks and Swatch move in
Inditex’s Zara continues its UK upsizing programme with the Bullring & Grand Central shopping destination now hosting a significant new flagship for the Spanish fashion brand.
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Ted Baker to close a third of UK stores, including those in major malls
After its UK arm’s administration filing, Ted Baker is to close 15 of its British stores with as many as 245 jobs being lost as a result.
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& Other Stories to launch Susan Fang collab
H&M Group’s & Other Stories chain this month launches a collab with Susan Fang, the designer known for her nature-inspired creations and innovative techniques.
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Birkenstock Studio welcomes Jyrrel as latest resident designer
Footwear brand Birkenstock’s ‘first-of-its-kind’ community studio and global activation space in East London has a second artist-in-residence – Jyrrel Roberts.
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Phoebe Philo luxe line goes physical at Bergdorf Goodman
In an unexpected move, the British designer is debuting in-store and she’s chosen one of the biggest luxury multibrand names around to do it — Bergdorf Goodman in the all-important US market.
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Asda's George revamps offer, Love Island's Sophie Piper fronts G21 launch
Publicity linked to the long-running TV show Love Island has been a sure-fire avenue of success for a number of fashion and beauty brands and George at Asda is now tapping into this rich vein.
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Mytheresa among those mulling YNAP buy - report
Richemont’s renewed attempts to divest Yoox Net-A-Porter have attracted the attention of luxury rival Mytheresa, a report has claimed. It's believed to be among potential bidders to buy loss-making e-tail giant YNAP.
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VF Corporation to launch over 300 mono-brand stores in MENA and SEA
GMG, a global retail conglomerate, announced on Wednesday an expanded partnership with VF Corporation to expand the presence of its brands across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Southeast Asia (SEA) markets.
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Inditex's Zara to upsize at Liverpool One
Global fashion retail giant Inditex is to significantly expand its Zara flagship store at the Liverpool One retail centre. The brand will undertake a substantial refurbishment and expansion to open later this year.
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Jean-Charles de Castelbajac launches limited edition watch with MB&F
One key test of an artist or designer is whether they have a powerful signature style, which explains the remarkable longevity of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac who on Wednesday launched a limited edition watch with MB&F.
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