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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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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5 MaySupermarkets
Co-op to sell carbon neutral own-brands by 2025
Co-op has announced that it will be the first supermarket to sell fully carbon neutral own brand food and drink by 2025. The move is part of an ambitious 10-point climate plan to achieve net zero carbon emission by 2040. From products and packaging to power and pension fund investments,…
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Apr- 2021 -21 AprilDIY
Ikea owner to invest £3.4bn into renewable energy
Ingka Group, the holding company which owns the majority of Ikea stores has revealed it has invested of €4bn (£3.4bn) into renewable energy. The investment will support reducing the company’s climate footprint and a broader transition to a net-zero society. In the past decade the group has invested €2.5bn (£2.2bn)…
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14 AprilAdvice
A repackaged retail strategy – How FMCG brands are innovating to stay ahead
The FMCG category has been buffeted by unprecedented change over the past year with huge disruption to traditional routes to market and dramatically altered customer behaviour. With consumers stuck at home, brands have been forced to overhaul long-running product distribution strategies and completely rethink marketing plans for product launches. Encouragingly…
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Mar- 2021 -22 MarchEconomy
Sunak delays debate for online sales tax until autumn
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will reportedly wait until autumn before deciding whether or not to impose a UK online sales tax which will attempt to level the playing field between online retailers and the high street. According to the Financial Times, Sunak is waiting until US president Joe Biden’s administration team…
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Nov- 2020 -27 NovemberNews
Hammerson appoints new COO
Hammerson has announced the appointment of Grégoire Peureux to the newly created role of chief operating officer. Peureux will reportedly join the group executive committee and will focus on the “delivery of strategic initiatives” at a group level. He brings with him more than 17 years of experience in the…
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