Clothing & Shoes
Clothing & Shoes covers the latest developments, strategies, and trends across the UK apparel and footwear market. This section reports on brand performance, product launches, sustainability initiatives, and shifts in consumer demand affecting retailers from high street to luxury. Retail Sector’s Clothing & Shoes coverage provides analysis and business insight for fashion retailers, suppliers, and brand leaders, exploring how innovation, supply chain efficiency, and evolving shopping behaviours are shaping commercial success across the sector.
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Jul- 2023 -19 July
Looking Sharp: fashion reseller saves £320K in three months with Inventory Planner
Key facts Multichannel footwear and clothing reseller, Sharp Attire – founded in 2015, with a Shopify-powered webstore and significant Amazon presence Uses Inventory Planner to accurately forecast demand for 10,000s SKUs, streamline purchasing across multiple locations and make faster, data-driven decisions that boost the business’ bottom line Impact: 19 DAYS…
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19 July
Hotter Shoes rescued through Woolovers deal
The future of footwear retailer Hotter Shoes has been secured following a sale of the business to Woolovers Group. Will Wright and Rick Harrison from Interpath Advisory were appointed joint administrators of Beaconsfield Footwear Limited, trading as ‘Hotter Shoes’, on 18 July 2023. Headquartered in Skelmersdale, the company is a…
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17 July
Hotter Shoes owner confirms intention to appoint administrators
Hotter Shoes owner, the Unbound Group, has confirmed its intention to appoint administrators to its main subsidiary after it was unable to raise £2m to support a restructuring plan. In an announcement, the group said it has concluded that it is required to take the “necessary steps” to preserve value…
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17 July
Sidemen opens first physical clothing store in Bluewater
Youtube collective the Sidemen have announced the launch of its first physical clothing store in Bluewater. The 6,000sq ft store is the only place fans can purchase official Sidemen merchandise, other than their website. The new store opened on 15 July at the Greenhithe Bluewater location in the Upper Rose…
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14 July
Selfridges unveils new loyalty scheme Unlocked
Selfridges has introduced its new loyalty programme, Selfridges Unlocked, which will see that participating customers ‘unlock’ the best product launches, events, news and free shipping. The loyalty scheme will also give full access with special invites to the retailer’s events, services, and product launches first. It also includes a charity…
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14 July
Sustainable retail concept All Good Things secures £2.5m investment
All Good Things, the independent retailer that exclusively sells pre-loved, fragmented or repaired clothing, has secured a £2.5m equity investment. Funding has been provided by Souter Investments, in conjunction with a broad base of experienced retail industry alumni, including Ben Barnett (former CEO, TFG London), Helen Williamson (former MD, Whistles),…
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14 July
Dr Martens wholesale revenues continue to decline in Q1
Dr Martens has reported that since the start of this financial year, its wholesale revenues have been lower year-on-year across all regions, which the group stated has been in line with expectations. This also included the impact of the strategic decision to reduce EMEA online retailer supplies and cease sales…
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14 July
Burberry sales jump 18% as China trade rebounds
Burberry has welcomed a strong first quarter of trading as store sales rose by 18% to £589m, largely driven by a strong recovery in Mainland China, where sales rocketed 46% in the period. Aside from recovery in Mainland China, where trade benefited from the end of Covid-19 related lockdowns last…
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13 July
Oh Polly partners with all-electric courier Packfleet
Global fashion retailer Oh Polly has announced a partnership with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide London-based shoppers with carbon-free deliveries. The collaboration will see clothes delivered straight to customer’s doorsteps through the courier’s cutting-edge technology, aided by its live map tracking, which updates customers on their parcels’ every step. On…
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13 July
Mango sales surge 20% in H1
Mango, the Barcelona-based global fashion company, has revealed its turnover jumped 20% to €1.45bn (£1.24bn) in the first six months of the year. The performance comes as the company’s online sales increased almost 10% compared with the same period the previous year. Up until 30 June, the company’s online business…
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