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NewsSwatch forced to close stores after crowds spark safety fears
Swatch has issued a statement urging customers not to rush to its shops for its latest product release after it was forced to close its UK stores over the weekend.
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NewsLVMH sells Marc Jacobs to Vera Wang owner
LVMH has entered a definitive agreement to sell its Marc Jacobs brand to US brand firm WHP Global, which owns Vera Wang and Rag & Bone.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland hails ‘phenomenal’ US performance
Watches of Switzerland has upgraded its profit guidance after enjoying record sales in the US and an improving performance in the UK market.
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NewsBurberry returns to profit driven by a strong fourth quarter
Luxury fashion group Burberry has seen a return to full-year profit as the fourth quarter drove strong sales across most markets.
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DataRetail Pay Index: How much do the biggest UK retailers pay shopfloor staff?
Explore Retail Week’s annual index of the shopfloor pay for 80 of the UK’s biggest retailers.
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NewsMulberry returns to sales growth as turnaround takes effect
Mulberry has returned to sales growth across all its channels, driven by a strong momentum in the second half and its ‘Back to Mulberry Spirit’ turnaround strategy.
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NewsNext eyes up luxury handbag brand Radley
Fashion giant Next is weighing up a takeover of British handbag brand Radley, just months after it snapped up struggling footwear chain Russell & Bromley.
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AnalysisElephant: Oxford Street’s new flagship in the old House of Fraser
Once the thriving hub of London, Oxford Street suffered a decline over the pandemic as it became overrun with candy shops and derelict units.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland updates outlook following strong peak trading
Watches of Switzerland has upgraded its full-year guidance after better-than-expected sales during the peak trading period.
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NewsTourist tax cost UK more than £1bn in lost spending last year
The number of Chinese visitors to the UK in 2025 was only 82% of 2019 levels, the Association of International Retail said. Spain saw a much higher rate of Chinese visitors, at 121% of their 2019 levels. Tourists from outside the EU were eligible to receive a VAT refund on ...
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NewsLK Bennett snapped up out of administration by Poundland owner
Fashion retailer LK Bennett has been acquired out of administration by the owner of Poundland and Laura Ashley.
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NewsLuxury label Vera Wang launches ready-to-wear line in Europe
Luxury bridal brand Vera Wang said it is entering a “new chapter” with the launch of its first ready-to-wear line for the UK and European markets.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland buys Texas retailer Deutsch & Deutsch
Watches of Switzerland has completed a US acquisition that will see it run four new showrooms in the country
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NewsBurberry momentum builds after strong end to 2025
Luxury retailer Burberry reported strong festive trading, driven by sales growth in China and double-digit growth in Gen Z customers.
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NewsLiberty names ex-De Beers CFO as new finance boss
Liberty has appointed former De Beers chief financial officer Alex Pregnolato as its new finance boss, effective immediately.
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NewsLiberty names new retail director
Luxury department store Liberty has announced the appointment of a new managing director of retail.
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NewsSaks Global wins court approval for $400m rescue financing
Iconic American department store chain Saks has obtained approval from a US bankruptcy judge to draw on $400m (£299m) in new financing despite objections from its estranged business partner Amazon.
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NewsIconic department store group Saks files for bankruptcy protection
Saks, one of the most famous retailers in the world, has sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it seeks to establish “a strong and stable future”.
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NewsMulberry records growth across all markets as strategy starts to deliver
UK luxury fashion brand Mulberry has recorded revenue growth across all markets as its ongoing new strategy is starting to pay off.
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NewsLK Bennett seeks out a buyer
Luxury fashion retailer LK Bennett is looking for a potential buyer and investor six years after being rescued from administration.