Clothing & Shoes
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Apr- 2025 -23 April
Represent appoints former Dr Martens CEO as new chair
Luxury streetwear brand Represent has appointed former Dr Martens CEO Kenny Wilson as its new chair and non-executive director. In his new role, Wilson will be responsible for accelerating Represent’s growth and global expansion. He served as Dr Martens CEO from 2018 until March 2025. During his tenure, he successfully…
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16 April
Sosandar lowers profit expectations amid softer trading
Sosandar has revealed it expects its full-year profits to be no less than £500k for the year ended 31 March 2025, up from the £0.3m loss it posted in FY24, but lower than its original expectation of £1m. The retailer posted revenues of £37.2m, down from £46.3m in the previous…
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14 April
UK watchdog faces criticism over Shein IPO approval
UK watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority, is facing criticism from UK investor groups after reports from Reuters that it has given Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein the go ahead for a London listing. A top UK managers’ trade group, including Aviva Investors, Schroders and M&G has criticised the watchdog’s decision,…
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11 April
Uniqlo owner ups forecast for third consecutive year
Fast Retailing Co, owner of Uniqlo, has revealed that it has upped its profit forecast for the third consecutive year as a result of strong sales both in its domestic market and key international regions. However, the Japanese retailer warned that it was still facing challenges in China which is…
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8 April
Primark to double footprint at White Rose Leeds
Primark has announced that it is set to double its presence at White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds from from 26,200sq ft to 55,700sq ft. The expansion commenced this week (7 April) and is expected to be completed by 2027. The value retailer follows in the footsteps of JD which…
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8 April
Levi’s sales and profits ‘exceed expectations’ in Q1
Levi Strauss and Co has reported a 3% increase in sales to $1.5bn (£1.17bn) and a 47% rise in adjusted EBITDA to $204m (£159m) during Q1 ended March 2, 2025, exceeding revenue and profitability expectations. The group’s DTC revenues also increased 9%, while its wholesale sales were up 3%. The…
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4 April
New Look to ‘supercharge’ digital growth with £30m investment
New Look has secured a £30m investment from shareholders to accelerate its digital transformation and optimise its online experience for customers. Over the last five years the brand has invested significantly to elevate its digital capabilities: upgrading its website and app, building a social media community of 7m followers, and…
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3 April
John Smedley appoints new managing director
Fashion brand John Smedley has announced the appointment of Jess Mcguire Dudley as managing director, with immediate effect. Previously deputy managing director and global brand director, Dudley is the company’s first managing director from a creative background. She takes over from Ian Maclean MBE, a member of the Smedley family…
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1 April
M&S to invest £50m in North West stores
M&S has announced a £50m investment in stores across the North West of England for the year ahead, creating 300 jobs and 100,000 total new square footage across its store estate in the area. The investment is another step forward in M&S’s store renewal and rotation programme, focused on having…
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Mar- 2025 -31 March
Boohoo finalises Debenhams rebrand despite Frasers push-back
Boohoo Group has confirmed its rebrand to Debenhams Group at its General Meeting following the initial announcement of the name change earlier this month (11 March), despite strong opposition from Frasers Group. It comes as 62.04% voted in favour of changing the corporate name from Boohoo Group to Debenhams Group,…
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