Paris
This coverage explores Paris’s relevance to the UK retail sector, focusing on fashion weeks, luxury brand strategies, flagship store launches, and cross-border retail trends. Reporting highlights how developments in Paris influence UK retail operations, consumer expectations, and competitive positioning — offering insights for executives, buyers, and professionals engaged with luxury, fashion, and international retail markets.
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Mar- 2024 -5 MarchSupermarkets
Supermarket sales slow as retailers push branded promotions
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets slowed +5.3% in the last four weeks ending 24 February 2024, according to new data released today by NIQ. This is a slight slowdown compared with the +6.6% increase reported last month, a result of food inflation falling to 5%. However, grocery retailers capitalised…
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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
N Brown receives SBT approval
N Brown Group has announced that its near-term science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (‘SBTi’). By 2030, the group has committed to reduce scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions from its operations by 46% from a 2021 base…
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21 FebruaryLuxury Goods
Moda In Pelle launches SS24 collection
Luxury footwear brand, Moda In Pelle, has launched its Spring/Summer 2024 collection, which features “trendsetting” sports-luxe styles ahead of the Paris Olympics that are taking place later this year. The collection, which is at the centre of the retailer’s ‘Game On’ campaign, was inspired by styles seen on the SS24…
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21 FebruaryNews
Shopify makes leadership team changes to EMEA division
Shopify has announced changes to its EMEA leadership team, with new roles for Emilie Benoit-Vernay, Benjamin Lang and Lara Rosquët, as it seeks to drive growth across the region and better support its merchants, partners, and innovative product development. With EMEA revenue over $1.2bn (£951.4bn) and 27% of Shopify’s merchant…
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5 FebruaryNews
The Lexicon to welcome three new leases
The Lexicon has announced a trio of high profile new lettings, after reporting rising footfall levels and increased consumer spending during 2023 across Bracknell town centre’s retail destination. Nationwide bar and cafes chain Lounges, known for its eclectic interior decoration and atmosphere, will occupy a 3,400 sq ft space. Meanwhile,…
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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
Bridgepoint to acquire RoC Skincare
Bridgepoint has announced a strategic investment in RoC Skincare (RoC) from the brand’s existing backer, Gryphon Investors for an undisclosed amount. Founded in Paris in 1957 by Dr. Jean-Charles Lissarrague, RoC is one of the largest independent skincare brands worldwide, offering clinically proven, dermatologist-backed skin health solutions with a focus…
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4 JanuaryLuxury Goods
Barbour FY23 profits fall despite healthy sales rise
Barbour has revealed that operating profits fell 15% to £34.3m for the year ended 30 April 2023, despite seeing sales increase by 20% year-on-year to £343m during the period. The retailer attributed the dent in its operating profits to “intense cost pressures” on the business. In February 2023, the luxury…
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Nov- 2023 -20 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-20/11/23
Van hire firm Redde Northgate has reportedly approached Halfords with a proposed £1.3bn merger deal, indicating a nil-premium merger. Talks between the two companies took place, but Halfords reportedly deemed the offer as significantly undervaluing the business. Halfords, boasting nearly 400 stores and 650 garages, is valued at £512m, while…
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20 NovemberDepartment Stores
Fortnum and Mason boss urges gov to scrap tourist tax
Fortnum and Mason boss Tom Athron has urged the government to scrap the tourist tax or risk businesses losing sales revenue to Paris, in an interview with This Is Money. Athron, chief executive of the luxury food store, stated that Paris was a “very attractive” destination for tourists due to…
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6 NovemberNews
UK retailers join forces to sign Wrap’s Textiles 2030 initiative
More than 30 retailers have signed up to Wrap’s Textiles 2030 initiative to reduce the carbon impact of the textiles they produce. Textiles 2030 was launched last year by climate action NGO Wrap, which stands for Waste & Resources Action Programme, in an effort to accelerate the UK fashion industry…
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