Clothing & Shoes
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May- 2025 -9 May
Primark to expand into Middle East amid Alshaya partnership
Primark has confirmed plans to debut in the Middle East, in partnership with international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. Primark…
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7 May
Skechers to be acquired by 3G Capital for $9.42bn
Footwear brand Skechers has announced that it has agreed to be acquired by 3G Capital for $9.42bn (£7bn). The investment…
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2 May
Shein considers US restructure as tariffs derail London IPO
Shein is reportedly exploring ways to restructure its US business in an attempt to get around the US tariffs on…
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1 May
Puma to relocate UK HQ from London to Manchester
Puma is set to relocate its new UK HQ from London to Manchester, having agreed a 20,000 sq ft lease…
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Apr- 2025 -29 April
Primark UK sales fall 4% in H1 as US and Europe boost growth
Primark’s sales grew by 1% to £4.47bn in the first half of the year, with adjusted operating profit up 8%…
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29 April
Gymshark clears £600m revenue barrier for first time
Gymshark has revealed that it posted revenues of £607.3m for the year ended 31 July 2024, surpassing the £600m mark…
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28 April
Tariffs force Sketchers to withdraw 2025 sales guidance
Sketchers has announced that due to “macroeconomic uncertainty stemming from global trade policies”, the company is not providing financial guidance…
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28 April
Shein rises prices by up to 377% for US consumers ahead of tariffs
Fast fashion retailer Shein has increased its prices by up to 377% on certain products in the US in response…
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24 April
Asos H1 losses narrow amid turnaround despite sales dip
Asos losses narrowed to £69.5m in the first half of the year, down from a loss of £120m the prior…
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24 April
Mori unveils first-ever acquisition with Kidly deal
Baby clothing brand Mori has made its first-ever acquisition with the purchase of UK-based children’s retail brand Kidly, for an…
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