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Today’s news in brief-17/2/25

Marks & Spencer has reinforced its international operations with three senior hires to drive its global growth strategy. Manish Kapoor, formerly of Pepe Jeans, joins as Managing Director for M&S India, while Victoria Jones, ex-Clarks executive, steps into the role of International Commercial Director. Richard Davies, previously Head of Category…

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M&S bolsters global team with new senior appointments

Marks and Spencer has bolstered its international business with three senior appointments to its global leadership team.Manish Kapoor joins from Pepe Jeans as the new managing director for M&S India, while Victoria Jones joins as the International commercial director, having moved from Clarks.  Finally, Richard Davies has been promoted to…

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Superdry extends Australian licensing partnership with Brand Collective

Superdry has announced a 12-year extension of its licensing partnership in Australia with fashion and lifestyle retailer Brand Collective, in a multi-million-dollar deal. According to the partnership, Brand Collective has exclusive rights to the Superdry brand in Australia. The partnership comes at a time when both companies are aiming to…

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Metrocentre sees 9.2% footfall increase in 2024

Metrocentre has announced a “record-breaking” year as it saw a 9.2% year-on-year footfall increase in 2024.  During the year, the destination welcomed 15.8 million visitors, a 10% increase on 2023.  Sales performance also surpassed the previous year by 5.3%, with F&B, sports fashion, and health and beauty experiencing the biggest…

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The O2 welcomes over 10 million visitors in ‘best-ever’ trading year

Live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination the O2 has recorded its best-ever year for sales and footfall, welcoming over 10 million visitors – an uplift of 12% compared to 2023. Sales across retail, leisure and F&B saw an overall increase of 6%, marking The O2’s  best-ever year for trade. Outlet…

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Gloucester Quays completes 11 renewals in 2024

Gloucester Quays has announced 11 renewals as part of 20 leasing deals this year, forming over 44,000 sq ft of space.  The deals bolster its position as a top 10 UK outlet and the destination of choice for brands to open, upsize, renew, and refit their stores.  Amongst the 11…

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The Body Shop appoints new CMO and CFO

The Body Shop has announced the appointments of Penny Brook and Sally Dowling as its new chief marketing officer and chief financial and operations officer, respectively. Brook began her marketing career at Mulberry England where she worked as an international marketing manager for a year. She then moved on to…

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Footasylum appoints CCO and senior buying director

Footasylum has announced the appointments of Will Van Rensburg as chief commercial officer and Glen Wilkinson as senior buying director. Van Rensburg joined Footasylum in September and brings a wealth of experience from key leadership roles at prominent retailers, including Clarks Ltd, Under Armour, PVH, and Aldi. In his position…

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Hugo Boss profits drop to £12.3m in FY23

Hugo Boss has reported a 50% decline in profits to £12.3m and a 39% decrease in operating profit to £19.7m for the year ended 31 December 2023. Its turnover also decreased by 3% during the year to £392m. Retail sales decreased from £206.9m to £204.2m, while wholesale turnover dropped from…

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The O2 announces trio of openings

Outlet Shopping at The O2 has announced a trio of retail additions to its lineup, including Clarks, Soletrader, and a London outlet debut for contemporary bedding brand, Bedeck.   Clarks has returned to Outlet Shopping at The O2 after 3 years, opening a 3,259 sq ft store adjacent to Skechers and…

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