Clothing & Shoes
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Aug- 2025 -5 August
River Island restructuring in question after landlord rebellion
A High Court judge will decide the future of River Island this week after a rescue plan for the company did not secure full support from its landlords and lenders. According to The Telegraph, River Island is looking to shutter 33 stores, slash rents on a further 71 shops and…
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1 August
Next acquires Seraphine brand out of administration
Next has acquired the brand and intellectual property of maternity fashion retailer Seraphine, following its collapse into administration at the beginning of July. Seraphine ceased trading on 7 July when Will Wright and Chris Pole of consultancy Interpath were appointed joint administrators. The move resulted in the closure of its…
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Jul- 2025 -31 July
Gardiner Bros acquires Base London
Gardiner Bros has acquired British footwear brand Base London in a move that brings together two longstanding names in UK footwear retail. The deal marks Base London’s 30th anniversary and is the first brand acquisition by Gardiner Bros, a wholesale footwear specialist with a history spanning multiple generations Base London…
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30 July
Boux Avenue to open store at Manchester Arndale
Lingerie and nightwear retailer Boux Avenue has signed a 10-year lease to open a store at Manchester Arndale, marking the brand’s first location in the North West. The London-based company will occupy a 2,765 sq ft unit on New Cannon Street, close to the forthcoming Sephora store. The store will…
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30 July
Closet London enters liquidation after three decades of trading
British womenswear label Closet London has entered voluntary liquidation after nearly 30 years in business. News comes after directors at the retail group officially appointed insolvency specialists Duncan Coutts and Rupen Patel of Coots and Boots on 21 July to manage the process. Creditors have since ratified the decision, giving…
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30 July
Crocs opens at London Designer Outlet
Crocs has become the latest brand to open at London Designer Outlet (LDO). The new 1,456 sq ft store has been designed with an elevated layout to create an “inviting atmosphere with bold displays and striking fixtures” which showcase the latest seasonal styles from the footwear brand. One of the…
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30 July
Adidas reports 70% rise in operating profit despite tariff concerns
Adidas has reported a 70% increase in operating profit to €1.15bn (£994.5m) in the first half of 2025, up from €682m (£589.8m) during the same period last year. Revenues for the six-month period rose 14% year-on-year, supported by the completion of Yeezy inventory sales at the end of 2024. Footwear…
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28 July
Primark unveils new mannequin designed to represent wheelchair users
Primark has unveiled a new seated mannequin designed to represent wheelchair users, created in collaboration with television presenter and disability advocate Sophie Morgan. The mannequin, named ‘Sophie’, is the result of a 12-month project initiated by Morgan, who first designed a wheelchair display prototype, the Mannequal, in 2009. It will…
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28 July
Deckers Q1 sales rise 17% as Hoka and Ugg outperform expectations
Deckers Brands has reported a 16.9% year-on-year increase in revenue to $964.5m (£718.4m) for the first quarter ended 30 June 2025, driven by strong demand for its Hoka and Ugg brands. The California-based footwear and apparel company said performance in the quarter surpassed expectations, despite uncertainty in global trade. Hoka…
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24 July
River Island at risk of collapse without creditor support
River Island is reportedly at risk of collapse within weeks unless landlords and creditors approve a major rescue plan, according to the Telegraph. The retailer has proposed a restructuring strategy that includes closing 33 stores, reducing rents on 71 more, and writing off debts to avoid a cash crisis. If…
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