Influencer
This coverage explores how influencers shape the UK retail and consumer landscape, with reporting on brand collaborations, campaign strategies, regulatory issues, and market impact. Designed for retail executives, marketers, and brand managers assessing influencer partnerships, consumer engagement, and the effectiveness of social-driven retail strategies.
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Aug- 2021 -3 AugustSport & Leisure
Foot Locker acquires Atmos and WSS brands for $1.1bn
Foot Locker is set to acquire Japanese street brand Atmos and U.S.-based athletic footwear and apparel retailer WSS in two separate deals worth approximately $1.1bn (£719m). Atmos sells premium sneakers and apparel across 49 stores globally, including 39 in Japan. In 2020, Atmos generated approximately $175m (£126m) in revenue, more…
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Jul- 2021 -27 JulyClothing & Shoes
In The Style return to profit in FY21
In The Style has reported pre-tax profits of £125,000 for the 12 months ended 31 March 2021, up from a previous year’s loss of £2.1m. Revenue also witnessed a sharp increase, rising by 132% to £44.7m up from £19.3m in 2020, benefiting from a 30% growth in customer website visits.…
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27 JulyHigh Street
Superdry opens new flagship store on London’s Oxford Street
Superdry has announced that it has agreed a deal to open a global flagship store on London’s Oxford Street this Autumn. The store is located at 360 Oxford Street, close to Selfridges and adjacent to the new Bond Street Crossrail station, which is due to open in early 2022. Totalling…
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May- 2021 -14 MayOnline & Digital
Cotton On launches UK e-commerce operation
Cotton On, an Australian fashion retailer, has expanded its global operations, launching digitally in the UK as of 13 May 2021. The brand will provide its “everyday essentials, perfect-fit denim and eco-friendly recycled swimwear” to the UK’s growing e-commerce fashion market. Owned by the Cotton On Group, the retailer’s sister…
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Apr- 2021 -29 AprilOnline & Digital
In The Style sees sales rise 130% to £44.5m
Online fashion retailer In The Style has revealed that it expects turnover for the full-year period ending 31 March 2021 to be no lower than £44.5m, a year on year increase of more than 130%. During the period, the retailer said that new customer generation increased by 19% to 420,000,…
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Mar- 2021 -15 MarchClothing & Shoes
In The Style announces successful AIM admission
In The Style, an e-commerce womenswear fashion brand, has announced the successful admission of its entire issued and to be issued share capital on the London Stock Exchange’s junior AIM market. The admission sees 5.5 million new ordinary shares and 24 million existing ordinary shares placed at 0.25 pence and…
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10 MarchClothing & Shoes
In The Style raises £49m ahead of float on AIM
In The Style has announced its plans to float on admission (AIM) in the stock exchange after raising £49m in an oversubscribed placing. The admission will see the online retailer valued at approximately £105m with 52,499,998 ordinary shares in issue and a free float of approximately 44.2%. The group revealed…
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2 MarchOnline & Digital
In The Style to float on AIM
In The Style (ITS) has confirmed its intention to float on AIM, a sub-market of the London Stock Exchange. The pure-play e-commerce fashion brand said that admission is expected to take place on 17 March, with investment bank Liberum Capital Limited acting as nominated adviser. ITS, which was founded in…
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Jan- 2021 -19 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Superdry swings to £18.9m H1 loss
Superdry has reported an £18.9m loss for the first half of the year, as the company also warned about its ability to continue as a going concern due to the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown restrictions. For the 26-week period to 24 October 2020, it revealed total group revenue declined…
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6 JanuaryComment
How retailers can build a strong digital presence
Despite the announcement of a COVID vaccine last week, it’s clear that consumers’ shopping habits won’t be returning to ‘normal’ anytime soon. Even before the crisis, the high street had been fighting a losing battle against Amazon and the wider shift towards e-commerce. This has only accelerated as lockdown restrictions…
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