Expansion

Shein to look to Vietnam to avoid Trump tariffs

Shein has asked some of its Chinese suppliers to set up production capacity in Vietnam in a bid to bypass…

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Birkenstock FY turnover rises 25% to £59.8m amid store expansion

Birkenstock has reported that its turnover rose 25.1% to £59.8m in the year ended 30 September 2024, thanks to a…

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Bluestar Alliance acquires Palm Angels

Global brand management firm Bluestar Alliance has announced the acquisition of Palm Angels luxury streetwear brand.  The acquisition follows Bluestar…

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Tesco commits to 1,500 apprenticeships by 2027

Tesco has pledged to expand its Stronger Starts Apprenticeship programme, providing 1,500 apprenticeship opportunities for young people by 2027, following…

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Today’s news in brief-12/2/25

Kering, the luxury conglomerate behind Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, reported a challenging fiscal 2024, with revenue falling…

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Pandora profits up 13% as it prioritises jewellery

Pandora has seen its EBIT rise 13% to £890m in its FY24 as a result of its ‘Phoenix strategy’ pushing…

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Today’s news in brief-4/2/25

Shein’s planned £50bn London IPO is under threat due to potential US tariff reforms and ongoing allegations of forced labor…

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HMV appoints new commercial director and head of marketing

HMV has appointed David Athey to the new role of commercial director and Kate Longbottom as the new head of…

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Mango to open 20 new UK stores in 2025

Mango has announced that it is aiming to open 20 new UK stores in 2025 as part of its 2024-2026…

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B&Q expands Deliveroo trial to five more London stores

B&Q has announced the expansion of its trial with Deliveroo, which means it now includes five of its larger London…

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