All articles by Aoife Morgan – Page 2
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NewsFrench Connection signs North American licensing deal
French Connection has signed a long-term licensing agreement with DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld owner G-III Apparel Group for the North American market.
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NewsTed Baker owner Authentic acquires Guess
Ted Baker owner Authentic Brands Group has acquired Guess for an undisclosed sum, making it the second-largest brand in the portfolio after Reebok.
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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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InterviewInterview: Tom Joule on what’s coming next for the British lifestyle brand
Tom Joule is entering the new year with a pep in his step. His eponymous lifestyle brand – a favourite among the middle classes for its town wellies and preppy jumpers – is on track to turn its first profit since it collapsed into administration in 2022.
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AnalysisWhat’s next for Russell & Bromley under new ownership?
Russell & Bromley was scooped up by high street giant Next this week, acquiring the specialist retailer’s brand and assets in a pre-pack deal.
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NewsJoules plots store expansion drive as it returns to profit
Joules is planning to expand its UK store estate and return to Ireland this year as it remains “on track” to deliver its first profit since 2022, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryStore gallery: M&S unveils new-look Pantheon womenswear department
Marks & Spencer has launched its new-look womenswear department at its Pantheon store on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsMusic Magpie teams up with Timpson for instant smartphone trade-ins
Music Magpie is partnering with Timpson to provide consumers with an instant in-store smartphone trade-in service.
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NewsDFS names new CFO as it upgrades profit outlook
DFS has appointed a new chief financial officer and upgraded its full-year profit outlook after delivering a strong financial performance during the first half.
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NewsMajestic toasts ‘best-ever Christmas’ after record number of customers
Majestic has toasted to its “best-ever Christmas” after reporting a record number of customers shopped with the specialist wine retailer over the golden quarter.
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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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NewsMatalan hails strong third quarter as profits surge
Matalan has hailed a strong third-quarter performance and an increase in sales in the golden quarter.
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NewsSports Direct membership folded into Frasers Plus
Frasers Group has pulled its Sports Direct Membership after just 12 months as it integrates the programme into its Frasers Plus offer.
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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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NewsTopshop launches dedicated European website
Topshop has launched a dedicated European website, which aims to deliver the “full brand experience” to customers based in 23 countries across the continent.
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NewsJD Sports to sell directly through AI platforms
JD Sports is launching into agentic commerce, allowing customers to purchase its products directly through AI platforms, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewSuperdry CEO Julian Dunkerton: ‘The brand lost its DNA and I put it back’
Not many retailers can say they are a dad brand and, at the same time, cool enough to have a queue of teenagers lining up outside its stores. But Superdry can. The brand has ditched its Kanji aesthetic in favour of preppy fashion as it embarks on its next chapter.
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AnalysisTakeaways from Tesco and Sainsbury’s strong Christmas showing
Tesco and Sainsbury’s, which both updated on Christmas trading this week, were seasonal winners as the two food giants won market share in a highly competitive environment.
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NewsGap turns to M&S for new strategy director
Gap has named former Marks & Spencer head of portfolio of international business Elizabeth Burgess as its new senior director of strategy.
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NewsUniqlo owner raises profit outlook after strong first quarter
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has raised its profit forecast for the year after posting a surge in sales and profit in its first quarter.