Lacoste
This coverage delivers business-focused reporting on Lacoste’s performance and strategy within the UK retail sector. It includes updates on store developments, such as the opening of the Regent Street flagship, wholesale channel dynamics, marketing initiatives, and leadership changes. Analysis addresses Lacoste’s digital transformation efforts, including data-driven merchandising and customer engagement strategies, as well as the brand’s positioning amid economic challenges and evolving consumer behaviours. This information supports retail executives, brand managers, and professionals overseeing premium fashion operations and strategic planning.
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Jun- 2025 -30 JuneClothing & Shoes
Lacoste appoints Éric Vallat as CEO
Éric Vallat has been appointed chief executive of Lacoste, effective from 1 September, succeeding Thierry Guibert, who has led the fashion brand since 2015 A graduate of HEC Paris, Vallat has held senior roles across the fashion, luxury and spirits sectors. He previously led Bonpoint and J.M. Weston, was chief…
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11 JuneShopping Centres
Calvin Klein to double store size at Livingston Designer Outlet
Calvin Klein is set to more than double the size of its store at Livingston Designer Outlet as part of a major expansion and refit announced by the shopping centre. The expansion is the latest in a series of upsized lettings at the centre, including new deals with The North…
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Apr- 2025 -8 AprilPeople Moves
LVMH makes leadership appointments to Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Kenzo
LVMH has announced three new leadership appointments within Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Kenzo. Ramon Ros has been appointed CEO of Fendi as of 1 July 2025 and will report to Sidney Toledano, senior advisor to the LVMH group chairman. Throughout his proven track record of success within LVMH, especially at…
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Aug- 2023 -24 AugustPeople Moves
Mulberry appoints new non-executive director
British luxury brand Mulberry has announced the appointment of Leslie Serrero as an additional independent non-executive director, following the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting on 7 September 2023. Serrero, who is a French national, has extensive experience of luxury brand leadership. She has been an international managing director of…
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Sep- 2022 -1 SeptemberHigh Street
Battersea Power Station confirms 14 October opening date
Battersea Power Station has confirmed it will open its doors to the public for the first time from Friday 14 October 2022. Electric Boulevard, a new pedestrianised high street, which runs from the south of the Power Station, between Frank Gehry’s Prospect Place and Foster + Partners’ Battersea Roof Gardens…
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Aug- 2022 -2 AugustNews
JD Sports names Régis Schultz as new CEO
JD Sports Fashion Plc has appointed Régis Schultz as the company’s new CEO, effective September 2022 when interim CEO Kath Smith will undertake a full handover of duties, and Smith will then resume her former role as senior independent director on the board. Schultz has a wealth of retail experience…
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Jun- 2022 -10 JuneOnline & Digital
Amazon Fashion launches Virtual Try-On for Shoes on iOS
Amazon Fashion has announced the launch of Virtual Try-On for Shoes, an interactive mobile experience that “uses augmented reality to help customers visualise how a pair of shoes will look on themselves from every angle and to better inform purchasing decisions, from the comfort of their home or on the…
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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilLuxury Goods
Cheshire Oaks and Swindon designer outlets sold for £600m
LaSalle Investment Management, the global real estate investment manager, has acquired McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon for a total sum of £600m from Nuveen Real Estate. The investment was made through LaSalle’s growing Value-Add Investments business line. However, the assets will continue to be managed…
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Apr- 2021 -12 AprilShopping Centres
McArthurGlen opens £160m designer outlet destination
McArthurGlen has announced the opening of a new £160m designer outlet fashion destination in the West Midlands. The centre marks McArthurGlen’s seventh British designer outlet, joining its other destinations in Ashford, Bridgend, Cheshire Oaks, East Midlands, Swindon and York, and it is the group’s 26th across Europe and in Canada.…
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Jan- 2021 -21 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Pentland Brands appoints positive business director
Pentland Brands, the retail group which owns brands such as Lacoste, Boxfresh and Speedo, has appointed Sara Brennan as its first ever positive business director. Brennan will be responsible for accelerating the fashion retail group’s business strategy with an emphasis on its social and environmental impact. Since joining Pentland in…
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