Clothing & Shoes
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Sep- 2025 -23 September
AllSaints appoints new chief people and technology officers
AllSaints has promoted Alex Didymiotis to chief people officer and Alfie Meekings to chief transformation and technology officer, bringing the pair onto the brand group’s global leadership team. Didymiotis joined AllSaints in April 2024 as global people and culture director, having previously held senior roles at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, TFG…
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22 September
Boohoo hit by shareholder revolt over exec bonuses
Boohoo has suffered a shareholder revolt at its AGM following criticism over millions of pounds in bonuses paid to its bosses. Although all resolutions passed, more than 40% of voting shareholders voted against Boohoo’s remuneration plan at the meeting on Friday (19 September) after advisory firms called on shareholders to…
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19 September
Uniqlo to expand further as it confirms Bullring opening date
Uniqlo has revealed that it is set to open its new store in the Bullring Centre in Birmingham on 16 October, as it looks to expand further. The new store, its first in the Midlands, will feature a full range of women’s, men’s, kids and baby across 3 floors. As…
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18 September
Paul Smith names Ewan Venters as executive chairman
Paul Smith Ltd has appointed Ewan Venters as executive chairman, effective 1 October 2025. Venters, who joined the board as a non-executive director in February, was previously chief executive of the global contemporary art gallery Hauser and Wirth. Before that he led Fortnum and Mason for eight years, overseeing its…
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17 September
Quiz summer sales jump 14% after restructuring process
Quiz Clothing has reported that its like-for-like store sales rose by an average of 14% in July and August following a restructuring earlier this year, with online sales increasing by 5% over the same period. The fashion retailer, which is based in Scotland, introduced a streamlining strategy in February that…
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12 September
B&Q eyes plans to cut 650 jobs to ‘simplify’ structure
B&Q is reportedly considering plans to cut around 650 jobs in order to “simplify” its structure. According to media reports first revealed by Retail Week, the DIY retailer is looking to reduce the number of trading manager, deputy manager and team leader roles. B&Q said it is in consultation with…
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11 September
Clarks to launch first UK digital marketplace in 2026
Clarks has announced plans to launch its first digital marketplace in the UK in early 2026. The platform, Clarks Marketplace, will bring together a range of partner brands under the Clarks name, extending the retailer’s offer beyond footwear. Confirmed partners include Hunter, Frugi, Antler Luggage, Tinc, Apatchy London, Mini Cuddles,…
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10 September
Primark sees strong H2 UK and US sales offset weaker European demand
Fashion retailer Primark reported stronger H2 UK trading and rising US sales, offsetting weaker European demand, with full-year growth to 13 September 2025 expected at around 1%. This growth is supported by its ongoing store rollout programme, which contributed about 4% to annual sales. Owner Associated British Foods (ABF) said…
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10 September
Inditex HY profits edge up to €2.8bn
Inditex, the parent company of fashion brands Zara, Bershka and Stradivarius, has reported that revenues rose 1.6% year-on-year to €18.4bn (£15.9bn) in the six months to 31 July, with net income up 0.8% to €2.8bn (£2.42bn). Constant currency revenues jumped by 5.1% during the period, while gross profits inched up…
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9 September
Decathlon appoints new leadership team for UK and Ireland
Decathlon has appointed Elena Pecos as chief executive and Romain Gravigny as chief operating officer for its combined UK and Ireland business. Pecos takes over from Eric Mazillier as the two territories formally merge under one leadership team. She previously led Decathlon Ireland as chief executive, a role she took…
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