Clothing & Shoes
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Jul- 2022 -1 July
AYBL launches new activewear collection
Women’s activewear brand AYBL has unveiled its new activewear collection, Velocity, which is designed to “elevate” high intensity workouts. The Velocity collection reportedly includes pieces made with durable, stretchy material that “ensures ease of movement”. Jacquard and body-contouring details are also included as part of the product’s design and function…
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Jun- 2022 -30 June
Laura Ashley unveils with Mamas & Papas
Laura Ashley has announced its collaboration with Mamas and Papas, the UK based nursery retailer. The collaboration collection is set to mark 70 years since Laura Ashley was launched by fashion designer Laura Ashley and Bernard Ashley. The anniversary collection is expected to include baby clothing, nursery bedding and toys,…
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30 June
Unbound unveils 14 partner brands for platform launch
The Unbound Group has announced the launch of its multi-brand platform to offer a “broader” range of new partner brands and complementary own-brand products, starting from 28 July 2022 through to October 2022. The group is initially launching its partner brand offering within apparel and specialist footwear categories. Unbound will…
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28 June
Dune London to launch kids footwear collection
Dune London has announced the launch of its kids’ footwear collection, which is said to be for the first time in its 30-year history. The new collection will reportedly debut on Dune London’s online platform on 1 July 2022 with a 22-piece girls range, inspired by “the premium design ethos”…
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27 June
JD Sports opens Gateshead flagship store
JD Sports has opened its latest flagship store at Gateshead’s Metrocentre on 25 June. The store is 18,000 square feet and has over 40 brands, including Nike, Adidas and The North Face, and JD Sports offered shoppers the chance to customise a pair of trainers, purchased in-store, for free at…
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24 June
Original Factory Shop mulls sale amid bid offers
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) is reportedly mulling a sale after the discount retailer was approached with a “number” of takeover offers, according to Sky News. According to the publication, Duke Street, which has owned TOFS since 2007, has now instructed Deloitte to help it explore a potential takeover deal.…
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23 June
Nike to quit Russia after Ukraine invasion
Sportswear brand Nike has revealed it will fully pull out of Russia three months after suspending its business in the country due to the Ukraine war. It said it will scale down its operations in Russia over the “coming months”, having announced a temporary suspension on 3 March. It marks…
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20 June
Primark enters online marketplace with Click & Collect trial
Primark is set to launch a UK Click and Collect trial service on children’s products across 25 stores in the northwest, encompassing 2,000 options of clothing, accessories and lifestyle products. Around 40% of these options will be exclusive to Click and Collect, and the service is reportedly expected to drive…
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17 June
Braehead announces new Flannels store opening
Braehead, the retail and leisure destination located in Glasgow and owned by property company SGS, has announced the opening of a new Flannels store. The luxury fashion retailer, owned by Frasers Group plc, has taken on a 10,000 sq ft unit and has committed to a long-term lease. Steve Gray,…
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16 June
Asos names new CEO and chair amid profit warning
Asos has warned of lower profits this full year due to uncertain consumer purchasing behaviour and the continuation of higher return rates, with revenue growth expected to be 4% to 7% and pre-tax profits now expected to be in the range of £20m to £60m. The announcement comes as Asos…
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