All articles by Chloe Mills – Page 12
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Dr Martens names chief brand officer in newly created role
Dr Martens has appointed its non-executive director Ije Nwokorie to the newly created role of chief brand officer, effective from February 1, 2024.
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Store gallery: Abbott Lyon makes bricks-and-mortar debut
Jewellery retailer Abbott Lyon has opened the doors to its pop-up store in Westfield White City, offering shoppers the chance to personalise jewellery in a physical store for the first time.
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Exclusive: BRC warns ‘no town or city centre safe’ from business rates rise
The British Retail Consortium has warned that “no town or city centre in England is safe” as retail giants brace for an increase in business rates as part of the autumn statement next week.
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Dr Martens appoints new chief financial offer
Dr Martens has announced that Giles Wilson will join the footwear retailer as its new chief financial officer, hot on the heels of Jon Mortimore.
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Store gallery: Marc Jacobs unwraps first ever UK pop-up
Luxury fashion retailer Marc Jacobs has opened the doors to its first ever UK pop-up store in London’s Covent Garden, in the form of an “entirely mirrored box”.
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Tourist tax hits London as Chinese visitors spend ‘significantly less’
London retailers are suffering from the continued impact of VAT on overseas spending as Chinese tourists returning to the capital spend “significantly less” than they did before the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Dune sale process slows despite ‘multiple offers’
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune’s sale process has reportedly been delayed, despite offers from fashion giants Next and Aurelius among others.
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Under Armour lowers sales guidance after flat quarter
Sportswear retailer Under Armour has slashed its full-year sales outlook as a result of “challenges” in North America and flat revenues during its second quarter.
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Watch: John Lewis celebrates changing Christmas traditions in new ad
John Lewis’ new Christmas advert for 2023 “celebrates the joy” of both classic and changing Christmas traditions, with a soundtrack voiced by tenor Andrea Bocelli and the introduction of a new, unconventional character.
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Outlet Shopping at The O2 posts ‘strong’ sales month
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has recorded a “strong period of trading” in October as it remains on track for one of its “most successful years to date”.
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Pandora hails ‘strong growth’ and ups growth guidance
Jewellery specialist Pandora hailed “strong growth” during the third quarter as it reported a rise in revenue and upped its full-year growth guidance, despite a fall in profit.
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Primark ‘doing Christmas better than ever before’, says ABF boss George Weston
Chief executive of Primark’s parent company ABF George Weston has said Christmas is going “better than ever before” as shoppers have started to spend early.
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Nobody’s Child rolls out integrated fashion rental service
Fashion retailer Nobody’s Child has rolled out its Zoa-integrated online rental service “just in time for the party season”.
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Shein weighs up Topshop bid
Fast-fashion giant Shein has formally registered its interest in bidding for the Topshop brand.
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Watch: Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot is back for Christmas
Kevin the Carrot returns once again for Aldi’s new Christmas advert, inspired by the film Willy Wonka.
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Panorama investigation accuses Boohoo of ‘breaking ethical promises’
Fashion giant Boohoo has been accused of breaking promises to make its clothing fairly and ethically as new evidence has emerged of staff at the fashion giant “pressuring suppliers to drive prices down”, even after orders had been agreed.
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Signa ‘funding crisis’ raises questions for Frasers and Selfridges
Frasers Group’s acquisition of SportScheck has reportedly been “thrown into question” as the German sportswear retailer is at risk of collapsing into administration.
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Marks & Spencer embarks on ‘biggest ever’ store opening month
Marks & Spencer is set to open a record number of new stores this November in its “biggest ever” store opening month as it bolsters its bricks-and-mortar portfolio.
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Primark, M&S, Frasers and Dunelm sign new sustainability pledge
Primark, M&S, Frasers Group and Dunelm are among the retail giants to sign circular economy charity Wrap’s textiles 2030 initiative to “reduce carbon emissions, improve water stewardship and make the clothing and textiles sector more circular”.
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Rixo launches Try Before You Buy service
Fashion retailer Rixo has announced a partnership with technology start-up Harper to launch a Try Before You Buy service, which aims to “bridge the gap” between the in-store shopping experience and the convenience of ordering online.