Chanel
This coverage examines Chanel’s strategy and operations within the UK retail market, offering insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and refurbishments, marketing campaigns, product launches, leadership changes, and the brand’s positioning in the luxury fashion, beauty, and accessories sectors. The analysis helps professionals understand Chanel’s growth plans, customer engagement, and competitive role in the luxury retail landscape.
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Aug- 2025 -7 AugustEconomy
Luxury loses momentum as midmarket braces for impact, Colliers finds
Luxury and midmarket retailers across EMEA are recalibrating strategies in response to a cooling post-pandemic retail environment, according to a report from Colliers. Colliers found that after years of price-led growth, luxury retail is showing signs of fatigue. Brands such as Kering and Chanel reported revenue declines in 2024, while…
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Feb- 2025 -20 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Dolce and Gabbana opens new store in Covent Garden
Italian luxury and lifestyle brand Dolce and Gabbana has opened a first-of-its-kind combined beauty and accessories store in Covent Garden. Situated in the historic Market Building, the opening marks Dolce and Gabbana’s return to Covent Garden following the success of its Christmas pop-up on the Piazza in 2022. Fitted out…
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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberAnalysis
A look at Mulberry’s financial struggles and future prospects
Once a darling of the British fashion scene in the 2000s, Mulberry was a go-to accessory for trendsetters like Alexa Chung with its signature leather handbags, such as the Bayswater. However, the group is now grappling with a financial crisis, reporting a pre-tax loss of £34.1m for the year ending…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberNews
Ebay launches new handbag consignment selling service
Ebay UK has announced the launch of its new consignment service for luxury items, giving users direct access to expert sellers who will list and sell their items on their behalf. To power the service, eBay has partnered with experienced luxury seller, Luxe Collective. Specialists in selling pre-owned luxury goods…
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Jan- 2024 -8 JanuaryNews
Sandersons sales grow 5% to £7m in 2023
Sandersons Boutique Department Stores has reported a 5% retail sales growth in 2023 across the company’s three bricks and mortar stores and online, with a “strong” November and December. The independent department store chain has seen retail sales grow from £564k in 2016 to almost £7m in 2023, despite a…
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Nov- 2023 -17 NovemberNews
Luxury perfumier Creed opens flagship Covent Garden store
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Creed, the luxury authentic perfume house, has opened its flagship store in Covent Garden, unveiling its new store design and third standalone boutique in the UK. Dedicated to the creation of artisan fragrances, heritage brand Creed has garnered a reputation as “one of the world’s…
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Oct- 2023 -16 OctoberNews
Covent Garden welcomes 16 new retail brands in six months
Shaftesbury Capital has signed 16 new retail brands across its Covent Garden estate in the last six months, cementing the area as one of central London’s leading retail destinations. Recently HOKA, the running shoes and apparel brand, and Balibaris, the international menswear label, opened their first ever retail location in…
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May- 2023 -26 MayClothing & Shoes
Burberry appoints new chief people officer
Burberry has appointed Alexandra McCauley as its new chief people officer. McCauley, who will start in London on 15 November 2023, will be responsible for all aspects of Burberry’s people strategy globally. She will join the executive committee and she will report to Burberry chief executive officer Jonathan Akeroyd. McCauley…
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Oct- 2022 -31 OctoberDepartment Stores
Harrods swings to profit in FY21
Harrods has revealed it has returned to profit for the year ending 29 January 2022 (FY21), as the group’s operating profit hit £55.5m, up +£121.9m year-on-year from a loss of -£66.4m in FY20. Harrods’ turnover also increased 35.5% to £581.9m, up year-on-year from £429.5m, and gross transaction value (excluding VAT)…
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Jul- 2021 -19 JulyHealth & Beauty
Sephora agrees £132m Feelunique takeover deal
French cosmetics group Sephora has reportedly agreed a takeover deal with Jersey-based beauty retailer Feelunique for £132m. According to ITV News, the deal will include Feel Unique’s online arm as well as its three Channel Islands stores. The deal marks an expansion into the UK by the LVMH owned cosmetics…
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