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Harrods dives into first ESG report, makes progress but lots still to do
Harrods has released its first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, “marking a milestone” in its sustainability journey.
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N Brown makes strong progress but sales are still down
N Brown’s latest results came with a sub-heading of “continued strategic progress delivering for our customers. Adjusted EBITDA above market expectations and return to profit. Strong balance sheet and liquidity”.
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Inditex Q1 sales growth slowed but retail giant remains buoyant
Inditex’s ability to wring impressive sales growth out of even the toughest economic backdrop seemed to falter in the three months to April 30 as its Q1 growth slowed. But Q2 shows it back on track.
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Julia Sarr-Jamois opens creative agency
Julia Sarr-Jamois — the style-focused editor and street style favourite — has co-founded a new agency for creatives called Best Represents, working along with agent and producer Rhia Nottingham.
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Tourists flock to London... but they're not shopping - report
First, the good news. Tourists are back in London. And the bad news? They’re not generally there to shop with the withdrawal of the VAT-free perk post-Brexit directly affecting their behaviour.
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Sojo and Vestiaire Collective launch pre-owned repair and tailoring service
Repair specialist Sojo and resale giant Vestiaire Collective are partnering to give Vestiaire customers access to tailoring and repairs services, as well as Sojo's zero emissions collection and home delivery service.
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Dior stages fierce posh punk Mary Stuart cruise show in Versailles of Scotland
Mary, Queen of Scots, has always been an inspiration to the French, rarely more so than on Monday evening in the latest Dior cruise collection staged in Scotland.
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Shein launches a clothing resale platform in Europe
Shein is to launch a second-hand clothing resale platform in France, followwed by the UK and Germany.
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Decision made? Report claims e-tailer Shein is a step closer to London IPO
After months of speculation, it’s reported that budget fashion e-tail giant Shein has just-about-decided the location for its IPO and London is almost certainly the chosen stock exchange.
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Ashi to design cabin crew on Riyadh Air, as he plans major couture show in Paris
Ashi, the happening Saudi-born couturier, has been picked to design the attire for the cabin crew on Riyadh Air, even as he looks forward to staging a major couture show in Paris this June.
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Freemans moves media account as transformation continues
Digital department store Freemans has completed its full review and media account re-pitch worth £25 million and has appointed London-based independent agency the7stars.
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Shoe sales and global reach boost JD Sports, despite profits fall
JD Sports Fashion delivered its slightly delayed — unaudited — annual results on Friday and spoke of “strategic progress in a challenging market”.
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David Belhassen on rebuilding Valextra, guiding Victoria Beckham, selling Vuarnet and buying Tom Dixon
When Valextra feted its new Paris boutique on Wednesday night it marked an advance in an impressive rebirth of the Milanese marque by Neo Investment Partners, the savvy investment firm that manages Victoria Beckham.
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Calvin Klein names Veronica Leoni as Creative Director of Collection
Calvin Klein has named Veronica Leoni, an acclaimed indie designer, as its new Creative Director of Collection in a surprise move.
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M&S names Alison Dolan as new CFO, but with big delay
M&S had a big announcement late on Wednesday with the retail giant unveiling Alison Dolan as its next Chief Financial Officer and board member.
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De Rigo and Zadig & Voltaire renew eyewear license deal
The Italian eyewear specialist and the French label have announced the renewal of their license agreement for the design, production and distribution of sunglasses and eyeglasses.
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