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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Oct- 2023 -11 OctoberFeatures
How much is the ‘tourist tax’ harming retailers
The Centre for Economics and Business Research has calculated that the “tourist tax” is costing the UK £10.7bn in lost GDP and deterring two million tourists from visiting the country per year. The report from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) claims that the additional revenue generated by…
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Sep- 2023 -19 SeptemberNews
THG net-zero targets get validated by official body
THG, the global proprietary technology platform specialising in taking brands direct to consumers, announced the validation of its net-zero targets by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The SBTi has confirmed that THG’s sustainability targets align with the latest climate science, aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial…
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Jun- 2023 -29 JuneSupermarkets
John Lewis becomes first retailer to set net-zero targets
The John Lewis Partnership has become the first retailer in the UK to have its “science-based” net-zero targets validated by the The Science Based Targets initiative. The SBTi, the gold standard for setting and monitoring corporate climate targets, has validated the partnership’s target to become net-zero across its own operations…
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19 JuneClothing & Shoes
Fanatics acquires Fexpro to expand business in Latin America
Fanatics, a global digital sports platform and provider of licensed sports merchandise, has completed its acquisition of Fexpro, a leading wholesaler of licensed sports and branded apparel serving Latin America. Headquartered in Panama with a presence across Latin America, Fexpro is a preferred licensee for several major US sports leagues…
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May- 2023 -17 MayDepartment Stores
Harrods boss calls for return of VAT-free shopping for overseas visitors
The managing director of Harrods, Michael Ward, has called on the government to rethink its removal of VAT-free shopping for overseas visitors in a bid to boost luxury shopping in London. Ward, who is also the chairman of Knightsbridge Partnership, told The Times: “We’re in the middle of a difficult…
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4 MayNews
Farfetch launches Reebok partnership
Farfetch, the leading global platform for the luxury fashion industry, has recently launched its European partnership with Reebok, following its acquisition in 2022. The partnership is being managed by New Guards Group (NGG), a wholly owned Farfetch company. NGG has formed a new division, NGG++, to operate the Reebok brand…
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Apr- 2023 -28 AprilHealth & Beauty
L’Occitane Group unveils its net-zero roadmap
The L’Occitane Group has unveiled a new net-zero roadmap as part of its commitment to reach a science-based net-zero target across all of its brands. The group said it aims to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2031 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with its targets validated by…
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Mar- 2023 -17 MarchClothing & Shoes
Brunello Cucinelli revenues rise 29.1% to €919.7m
Brunello Cucinelli has reported that its 2022 revenues increased to €919.7m (£807.2m), marking a 29.1% rise over 2021, according to its FY results for the period ending 31 December 2022. It said that its two retail and wholesale channels, which increased sales by 62% and 38% respectively, were cited as…
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3 MarchClothing & Shoes
L Catterton acquires majority stake in A.P.C
L Catterton has announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in global French clothing brand, Atelier de Production et de Création (A.P.C.), to advance the brand’s international presence. Since the brand’s inception in 1987, Jean Touitou founded and has been managing A.P.C. He was joined by Judith Touitou in…
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Feb- 2023 -16 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Secret Sales welcomes 70% growth in FY22
Secret Sales has welcomed “exceptional growth” in 2022, reporting 70% like-for-like growth that “far exceeds the industry norm”. According to the business, it is set to maintain its momentum with an “unprecedented” 85% growth in 2023, and has already reported 80% like-for-like growth in January sales alone. The non-full price…
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