Net-a-Porter
This coverage focuses on Net-a-Porter’s impact and strategy within the UK retail market. Stay informed on key developments such as new product launches, partnerships, e-commerce innovations, and operational changes. Tailored for professionals in buying, merchandising, brand management, and digital retail, our reporting offers insights into how Net-a-Porter navigates the luxury fashion landscape and its influence on consumer trends and market positioning.
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Nov- 2025 -26 NovemberPeople Moves
LuxExperience appoints new Mytheresa CEO
LuxExperience has appointed Francis Belin as the new chief executive officer of Mytheresa, effective 1 January 2026.Belin brings “extensive and diverse” luxury experience and proven leadership in driving international growth. He was most recently president of Asia Pacific and overlooked global Luxury and Asian Art at Christie’s, where he helped…
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3 NovemberOnline & Digital
LuxExperience to sell The Outnet assets in $30m deal
Digital luxury group LuxExperience has agreed to sell the assets of The Outnet platform to The O Group in a deal valued at $30m (£24.7m). The agreement covers The Outnet’s brand rights, customer data, full inventory, its US distribution centre, and employees in both the US and UK. Closing is…
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Oct- 2025 -6 OctoberDepartment Stores
John Lewis appoints new director of merchandising
John Lewis has appointed Anna Milne as its new director of merchandising, a new role that will be part of John Lewis management board. Most recently, she has been the merchandising director for the luxury lifestyle brands Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter. Milne has nearly 20 years of experience in retail,…
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Sep- 2025 -29 SeptemberLuxury Goods
Mytheresa FY sales jump 8.9% to €916m
LuxExperience has reported that its Mytheresa unit saw net sales rise 11.5% year-on-year to €248.9m (£217m) in the fourth quarter to 30 June, while full-year sales rose 8.9% to €916.1m (£799m). The group’s EBITDA also increased 73% over the year to €44.6m (£38.9m). The company said profitability improved as gross…
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5 SeptemberLuxury Goods
LuxExperience to cut 700 jobs in YNAP overhaul
LuxExperience has announced plans to cut around 700 jobs across multiple countries as part of a wider restructuring of the Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) business, which it acquired earlier this year in April. The luxury e-commerce group said it expects the measures – which include streamlining operations and consolidating administrative functions…
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Feb- 2025 -7 FebruaryPeople Moves
John Lewis appoints Net-A-Porter MD as CCO
John Lewis has announced the appointment of Vikki Kavanagh as chief commercial officer to run the retailer’s commercial function. Kavanagh joins John Lewis from Yoox Net-A-Porter Group where she most recently served as managing director of both Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter. Before her MD positions, Kavanagh previously held senior buying…
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Oct- 2024 -7 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Yoox Net-A-Porter to be acquired by Mytheresa in €555m deal
Mytheresa has signed a deal to acquire Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) from Richemont for €555m (£464m).Following the deal, Richemont will acquire a 33% stake in Mytheresa, while Mytheresa will acquire 100% of the share capital of YNAP. Richemont will also provide a six-year revolving credit facility of €100m (£84m) to help…
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Jun- 2024 -17 JuneClothing & Shoes
YNAP closes China operations
Yoox-Net-A-Porter has shut down its operations in China as it looks to focus on more profitable markets according to reports from The Financial Times. The company’s ecommerce platforms, which are run as a joint venture with Alibaba, will be liquidated. Owner Richemont stated that the decision was made as a…
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Apr- 2024 -4 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-4/4/24
In March, UK retail footfall experienced a modest increase of +1.7% compared to February, signalling a stabilising trend according to MRI data. Retail parks led the rise with a +4.3% increase. Despite mid-month declines, the week leading to Easter saw footfall rise by +10.3%. Although impacted by weather and holiday…
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4 AprilLuxury Goods
Mytheresa mulls bid for Yoox Net-a-Porter
Mytheresa is reportedly among possible bidders who are looking to acquire underperforming ecommerce business Yoox Net-a-Porter from Swiss luxury group Richemont, the Financial Times has reported. News of the bid comes as Richemont has been looking for a new buyer for the business since a deal to sell a 47.5%…
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