M&S had some good news Wednesday as it reported more customers, higher e-sales and improved Clothing & Home margins. But all other figures were poor as it spent heavily to force through the change it desperately needs.
Most UK women feel so uncomfortable in their swimwear that they would never partake in beach sports, a new survey conducted by lingerie and swimwear brand Bravissmo has revealed.
In another blow to the UK high street, Marks & Spencer has proposed more closures as part of its transformation strategy. Bayswater, Darlington, East Kilbride, Falkirk and Kettering will be amongst the towns affected.
House of Fraser’s attempts to stay afloat may involve the closure of half its UK stores, as it continues to struggle to revive sales and contain its debt pile.
Next has plans to capitalise on the recent flurry of rivals receiving rent cuts by adding a special clause to its rental policy.
As participant, Primark will embrace the three key principles of the initiative: business models that keep clothes in use; materials that are renewable and safe; and solutions that turn used clothes into new clothes.
Ralph Lauren, John Lewis, Johnstons of Elgin, Tessuti and Size? are the latest retailers to be announced as sponsors of Graduate Fashion Week, the four day event showcasing BA talent.
The apparel company released its Q1 2018 results on Wednesday, posting widening losses due to declines in its wholesale segment, and announcing the appointment of Maria Borromeo as president of Hudson Jeans.
Australia’s biggest department store chain, Myer Holdings Ltd, posted a 2.7 percent drop in third-quarter sales on Wednesday, hit by an unseasonably warm start to winter.
Rachel Roy has launched an exclusive four-piece capsule collection with size-inclusive brand Swimsuits for All.
The Italian swimwear and lingerie brand opened its first store in the British market with an canape-style Italian brunch that was attended by influencers and industry insiders including Anna Dello Russo.
According to a survey, in the first quarter 2018 US consumers spent the record amount of $100 billion (€84 billion) in online purchases, driven by intense promotional activity.
Next looked strong online during Q1 and although its stores continued to struggle, recent mini heatwaves do appear to have provided a boost to its overall revenue figures.
Dutch design duo Spijkers en Spijkers is about to debut their first brand store. The space, which will be located in Arnhem’s city center, will open during the city’s Fashion + Design festival.
Europe’s biggest online fashion retailer said the launch of beauty products in Germany had made a promising start and its active customer numbers jumped in the first quarter but a late start to spring hit profitability.
