Clothing & Shoes
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Nov- 2022 -8 November
Primark sales rocket 43% in FY22
The parent company of Primark, Associated British Foods, has announced that Primark’s total sales rocketed by 43% to £7.7bn in FY22, as the group welcomed a “significant” rise in customer footfall and sales densities. In the UK, like-for-like sales and market shares returned to pre-pandemic levels, though weaker like-for-like sales…
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7 November
Mamas & Papas revenues jump 17% in H1
Mamas and Papas has reported that its revenues grew 17% in the six months to September, with the group’s continued expansion of its UK retail space driving “strong” sales growth despite a challenging environment for consumers. The group posted sales of £126m in its last full financial year ended 27…
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7 November
N Brown appoints new director of design
N Brown Group has announced the appointment of Helen Low as the group’s new director of design. Low, who is currently head of design at Joules, will join on 21 November 2022. The appointment is in line with existing succession plans for the group’s current director of design, Neil Hendy,…
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7 November
Joules explores CVA as trading lags behind expectations
Joules has announced it is exploring a possible CVA after trading continued to soften in recent weeks, as it continues to work alongside Interpath Advisory to explore a number of options to secure the group’s future. As part of its turnaround plan, the group also advanced discussions with a number…
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7 November
Puma appoints new CEO
Puma has announced the appointment of Arne Freundt as its new CEO and chairman of the management board. The news comes as Freundt reportedly received a contract for four years, effective from 1 January 2023, as Bjørn Gulden’s mandate as member of Puma’s management board is set to expire at…
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4 November
Hugo Boss ups guidance after highest ever quarterly sales
Hugo Boss has upped its full-year guidance following a period of “significant” growth and “strong momentum” in its third quarter of trading, where sales figures broke historic records for the group. Over the period, group sales rose by 18% to €933m (£812m), up from €755m (£657m) the prior year, representing…
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3 November
Clarks returns to profit in FY22 amid repositioning
Clarks has announced it has returned to profit for the year ended 29 January 2022, with pre-tax profits rising to £55.4m compared to a loss of £181.8m in the previous year, following a period of recovery and repositioning. Group operating profit also increased year-on-year from £162.2m to £61.7m, and group…
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3 November
Zalando revenues rise by 2.9% in Q3
Zalando’s revenues have increased by 2.9% in its third quarter, with its adjusted EBIT increasing to €13.5m (£11.7m), up from €9.8m (£8.49m) in the same quarter a year ago. The group reports that its gross merchandise volume (GMV) has risen 7.1% to €3.28bn (£2.84bn), while the introduction of a minimum…
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2 November
For The Creators to launch new rental subscription service with Zoa Rental
For The Creators, a fashion rental and resale platform aimed at pregnant women and new mums looking to save money and the planet with their wardrobe curation, has appointed Zoa Rental to power its rental service, featuring its new rental subscription service. The platform curates an edit of clothing for…
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1 November
Asos to axe 100 roles
London-based fashion retailer Asos is planning to axe 100 job roles, following a £32m pre-tax loss this year. It is reported that the retailer, which is thought to have approximately 3,300 people on its payroll, will decide which roles to cut back on next week following the launch of a…
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