Apparel Brands
This coverage focuses on the UK’s apparel brands — from established fashion houses and high-street retailers to emerging designers and digitally native labels. Retail Sector reports on brand performance, product innovation, supply chain strategies, and evolving consumer preferences shaping the apparel market. Our editorial covers financial results, sustainability initiatives, store openings and closures, marketing campaigns, and leadership changes within the clothing sector. Designed for retail professionals, this category offers insight into how apparel brands adapt to market pressures, shifting retail channels, and the competitive demands of the UK fashion and lifestyle economy.
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Sep- 2025 -26 SeptemberSport & Leisure
Castore signs five-year partnership deal with Apparel Brands
Sportswear firm Castore has agreed a five-year partnership with Apparel Brands to develop, manufacture and distribute socks and underwear across the UK and Europe. The range, covering men, women and youth, will be rolled out with major retail partners from 2026. Design work between the two companies is already under…
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Nov- 2024 -12 NovemberHigh Street
Apparel Brands acquires kidswear brand Hype
Apparel Brands has announced its acquisition of kids backpack and streetwear label, Hype, for an undisclosed amount. As a result of this deal, Hype will begin a new strategic direction that aims to turn it into a “leading” brand for kids and families. Meanwhile, the acquisition strengthens Apparel Brands’ position…
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Apr- 2023 -5 AprilClothing & Shoes
Apparel Brands acquires streetwear label Nicce
Apparel Brands Ltd has acquired East London-based streetwear brand Nicce. It will take on the licence for Nicce clothing across wholesale and e-commerce. The streetwear brand said that with Apparel Brands support and guidance, Nicce will focus on “strengthening its wholesale business and accelerating e-commerce and international growth”. Meanwhile, following…
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