Clothing & Shoes
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Feb- 2023 -24 February
Monsoon bolsters childrenswear offering with dedicated boutique
Fashion retailer Monsoon is set to open its inaugural childrenswear boutique, in Westfield, Stratford City. Opening on 1 March, the new store is located on the Ground floor, in the heart of the childrenswear part of the centre. The boutique is the latest in a series of new bricks-and-mortar openings for Monsoon, following the autumn 2022 openings…
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23 February
Former Co-op chief emerges as frontrunner to become Matalan CEO
Jo Whitfield, the former Co-op supermarkets chief, has reportedly emerged as a frontrunner to run Liverpool-based fashion retailer brand Matalan, according to Sky News. The outlet reports that following her decision to step down as the Co-op’s food chief last year, Whitfield is now in detailed talks with Matalan’s new…
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23 February
TK Maxx owner sees Q4 net sales hit $14.5bn
TJX Companies, parent company of discount clothes retailer TK Maxx, has announced a 5% increase in net sales to $14.5bn (£12bn), for the 13 weeks ended 28 January. The company’s Q4 net sales in Europe and Australia rose 1% to $1.81bn (£1.5) compared with $1.80bn (1.49bn). This is an 11%…
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22 February
Zalando to cut hundreds of jobs amid challenging environment
European online fashion retailer Zalando has revealed it is set to cut hundreds of jobs as part of cost-saving measures amid what it called a “challenging” macroeconomic environment. In a letter to staff, Zalando co-CEOs David Schneider and Robert Gentz revealed they have decided to start a program that will…
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21 February
Shein targets huge revenue growth ahead of IPO
Shein has reportedly set plans to nearly double its revenue to almost $60bn ($50bn) by 2025, whilst telling investors it is readying for an IPO later this year. According to a presentation seen by the Financial Times, the online fashion group said it was targeting full-year revenues of $58.5bn (£48.8bn)…
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17 February
Cath Kidston owner explores sale of business
The owner of the Cath Kidston is reportedly exploring a sale of the business only eight months after buying it. According to Sky News, owner Hilco Capital has been approached by a “number” of potential buyers who are interested in acquiring the modern vintage brand. Sources told Sky that Hilco…
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13 February
Mulberry shutters Bond Street store amid end of VAT-free shopping
Luxury fashion retailer Mulberry has shuttered its Bond Street store after it claimed that the end of VAT-free shopping for international consumers has negatively impacted its sales at the location. Last year chancellor Jerermy Hunt decided to implement the levy which now sees international visitors unable to claim back the…
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10 February
New Look closes more UK stores
New Look has confirmed that several stores across the UK have been closed by the retailer, which noted the closures were a “normal course of business”. Four of its sites stopped trading in January, with three further stores closing their doors this month. Last month, the retailer’s sites in Fort…
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10 February
Adidas lowers guidance amid Kanye West split
Adidas has announced that it expects its revenues to drop at least €1.2bn (£1.1bn) as a result of its split with Kayne West. The company also expects its operating profit to drop €500m (£442m) and is still reviewing its options for its existing Yeezy stock. Its current guidance already accounts…
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9 February
Under Armour unveils ambitious UK expansion plans
Under Armour will open three new brand-owned stores in key cities throughout the UK over the next couple of months, following what it called “significant growth and consumer demand in the market”. The stores are part of Under Armour’s overall strategy to strengthen its direct-to-consumer channel, a key element of…
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