Prada
This coverage explores Prada’s strategy, operations, and market presence within the UK luxury retail sector. Reporting highlights store developments, product launches, marketing campaigns, collaborations, and leadership decisions shaping the brand’s positioning. Designed for retail executives, brand managers, and professionals in premium and luxury markets, the content provides insights into how Prada competes and adapts in a dynamic retail environment.
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Nov- 2025 -5 NovemberLuxury Goods
Capri Holdings Q2 losses widen ahead of Versace sale
Capri Holdings has reported that revenues from continuing operations fell 2.5% to $856m (£675m) for the second quarter ended 27 September, as the company prepares to complete the sale of its Versace brand to Prada. On a constant currency basis, sales were down 4.2% at the New York-listed luxury group…
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4 NovemberPeople Moves
End appoints Martin Wieczorek as chief product officer
Luxury retailer End has appointed Martin Wieczorek as its first chief product officer. He joins the business after several months working with End as a merchandising and product strategy consultant. In his role, Wieczorek will support the company’s focus on brand positioning and customer experience. Before joining End, Wieczorek worked…
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Oct- 2025 -24 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Boots opens first standalone fragrance boutique
Boots has opened its first fragrance-only concept store in London and introduced more than 400 new perfume lines, including 20 brands new to its range. The Boots Fragrance boutique, located at Broadgate Central, features a curated selection of luxury and niche scents from international and independent perfume houses. The launch…
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Sep- 2025 -19 SeptemberPeople Moves
Kering appoints Francesca Bellettini as Gucci CEO
Luxury group Kering has named Francesca Bellettini as president and chief executive of Gucci, reporting to Kering chief executive Luca de Meo. It also announced that Jean-Marc Duplaix will continue as Kering group chief operating officer, supporting de Meo in group development and organisational management. As part of the changes,…
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Aug- 2025 -7 AugustEconomy
Luxury loses momentum as midmarket braces for impact, Colliers finds
Luxury and midmarket retailers across EMEA are recalibrating strategies in response to a cooling post-pandemic retail environment, according to a report from Colliers. Colliers found that after years of price-led growth, luxury retail is showing signs of fatigue. Brands such as Kering and Chanel reported revenue declines in 2024, while…
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May- 2025 -30 MayClothing & Shoes
Capri Holdings revenues fall by 15% to $1bn in Q4
Versace owner Capri Holdings saw its revenues fall by 15.4% to $1bn (£742m) in the fourth quarter ended 29 March. It comes as net losses widened to $645m (£478m), up from a net loss of $472m (£350m) the prior year. Gross profit also fell to $631m (£468m) and gross margin…
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2 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-2/5/25
Apple reported a 5% year-on-year revenue increase to $95.4bn in Q2 2025, surpassing analyst expectations. Earnings per share rose 8% to $1.65, driven by strong iPhone sales ($46.8bn), Mac computers ($7.9bn), and iPads ($6.4bn). CEO Tim Cook highlighted double-digit growth in services and Apple’s 60% reduction in carbon emissions over…
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2 MayPeople Moves
End appoints former Prada and Givenchy boss as new CEO
Streetwear retail brand End has announced the appointment of Sebastian Suhl, former chief executive of Prada and Givenchy, as its new CEO. Suhl joins End with an extensive retail career spanning 25 years, and steps into his new role following the departure of current CEO Parker Guerdson on 1 May…
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1 MayLuxury Goods
Frasers Group eyes Matches relaunch as exclusive members’ club
Frasers Group is reportedly looking to relaunch Matches Fashion as an exclusive members’ club, according to The Times. Having brought the luxury fashion platform back in a pre-pack deal last April for £19m, Frasers is understood to have collated proposals that could see Matches be turned into “the Soho House…
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Apr- 2025 -23 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-23/4/25
THG has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid for its Myprotein brand from Selkirk, describing the offer as “undervalued” and lacking sufficient funding. The proposal, which valued Myprotein between £400m and £600m, was largely structured in Selkirk shares, with additional cash payments dependent on new equity and debt issuance. THG’s board…
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