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Asos now leading Topshop takeover race - report
There's a new frontrunner in the race to buy Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge with Asos being suggested as the lead contender on Saturday evening, which could mean the chances of saving any stores are slim.
Fashion
Business
Shiseido in negotiations to sell personal care business to CVC
The Japanese beauty giant confirmed on Friday that it is in negotiations with CVC to sell the investment fund its consumer personal care business, the value of which is reported to be over $1.45 billion.
Beauty
Business
MySale shift to 'ANZ First' reaps strong rewards with a return to profit
Good looking back, good looking forward. That’s pretty much the assessment of online fashion retailer MySales’ six-month trading update released Friday.
Fashion
Business
Charles Tyrwhitt sales plunged last year, but CEO hopeful of rebound
The founder of shirts specialist Charles Tyrwhitt said business “fell off a cliff” last year as stores were forced to close, consumers reined-in spending and worked from home so his products stayed on the rails.
Fashion
Business
Trade shows
Pure and Moda owner Hyve ticks over in Q1, helped by digital events and insurance payouts
Pure London organiser Hyve Group has described near-term operating conditions for physical events as “fluid”, with Covid-19-related disruption continuing to hit its domestic and European schedule.
Fashion
Trade shows
Pitti Immagine forced to cancel physical events
Following a decision by the Italian government, trade shows Pitti Uomo, Pitti Bimbo and Pitti Filati will take place exclusively online on the Pitti Connect platform which will remain online until the start of April.
Luxury
Trade shows
Pitti Connect: Herno trumpets sustainability; Oscar Farinetti expounds on Green Pea
Pitti Connect took a novel turn with Herno CEO Claudio Marenzi presenting the brand’s latest sustainable ideas with Globe, before linking to Eataly founder Oscar Farinetti, who has launched eco-retail concept Pea Green.
Fashion
Trade shows
Brunello Cucinelli opens Pitti, in Solomeo, not Florence
Brunello Cucinelli on Tuesday opened Pitti Connect, the latest version of the famed Italian menswear trade fair, but in Solomeo in Umbria, not in Florence in Tuscany.
Luxury
Trade shows
