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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Jan- 2022 -17 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Burberry signs £300m sustainability linked loan
Burberry has refinanced its Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) to a £300m sustainability linked loan, coordinated by Lloyds Bank. The luxury brand said the facility is linked to the achievement of key ESG targets as part of the company’s ambition to become Climate Positive by 2040. This includes accelerating emissions reductions…
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Nov- 2021 -5 NovemberCoronavirus
£1.2bn to be spent in West End this Christmas, says NWEC
Despite a “strong recovery in footfall”, West End retailers are facing a “challenging festive period” due to the continued absence of high spending international travellers, with the New West End Company predicting just £1.2bn being spent this Christmas. The latest figures from NWEC, which represents 600 retail, restaurant, hotel and…
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Oct- 2021 -27 OctoberProperty
Ikea to open in former Topshop Oxford Street site
A new Ikea store is set to open its doors in the heart of London with a new location at Topshop’s former Oxford Street site. The new store is planned to open in autumn 2023, and will have a focus on home-furnishing accessories, with a full range available to buy…
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Sep- 2021 -24 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
G-III Apparel Group to acquire luxury fashion brand Sonia Rykiel
The G-III Apparel Group has announced it has agreed a deal to acquire the European luxury fashion brand Sonia Rykel. The group, which features a portfolio of more than 30 licensed and proprietary brands including DKNY, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Karl Lagerfeld Paris, said it plans to…
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17 SeptemberSupermarkets
Marks and Spencer to close 11 French stores
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced the closure of all 11 franchise stores with partner SFH in France over the coming months, which it has attributed to the impact of Brexit on its supply of fresh and chilled food. However, M&S added that the nine franchise stores with partner Lagardere…
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Jul- 2021 -22 JulyClothing & Shoes
Burberry opens flagship store in London
Burberry has announced the opening of its first flagship store which features the brand’s new global design concept, situated in Sloane Street, London. The store opening mirrors that of founder Thomas Burberry, who opened his first London store in the SW1 area 130 years ago, it still remains the home…
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9 JulyDepartment Stores
Retailers team-up for campaign to tackle climate change
A group of retailers, including Kingfisher, Walmart, H&M Group and Ikea owners Ingka Group, have announced the launch of a new climate change initiative. The Race to Zero Breakthroughs: Retail Campaign has been created in partnership with the COP26 High Level Climate Action Champions and supported by the World Business…
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7 JulyHR
Global retailers join race to zero climate campaign
H&M, IKEA’s owner Ingka Group, Kingfisher, and Walmart have joined forces to launch the “race to zero breakthroughs: retail campaign” climate initiative. The project is in partnership with the UN’s COP26 high level climate action champions, and is also supported by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The…
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May- 2021 -24 MayClothing & Shoes
Seraphine owner eyes London IPO
The new owner of the maternity wear brand Seraphine is reportedly eyeing plans to deliver it to the London stock market, according to Sky News. Mayfair Equity Partners, which purchased the label last December, is close to hiring bankers to explore the potential IPO, according to reports. According to Sky,…
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19 MayOnline & Digital
Vestiaire Collective appoints VP of global marketing and branding
Vestiaire Collective has announced the appointment of Vanessa Masliah as VP of global marketing and branding. She will report to Clara Chappaz, chief business officer and will be based at the company’s Paris headquarters. Masliah brings 20 years of experience leading international marketing and communication for a number of businesses…
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