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FeatureAn inside look at Amsterdam’s ambitions to become a circular economy
Located in Het Sieraad, a historic building with an expansive atrium and canal views in de Baarsjes in west Amsterdam, lies a handful of rails of luxury clothing from brand Martan’s upcoming collection. But there’s something rather unusual about the fabric behind the clothes – it’s made from discarded textile waste from the hotel industry (think used tablecloths and bed sheets).
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NewsCastore eyes up potential sale
Sportswear brand Castore is reportedly exploring a potential sale following interest from other industry players.
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NewsClarks strengthens European presence with new French store
Clarks has unveiled its second shop in Paris as it continues its expansion across the country.
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NewsPrimark launches K-Beauty Mini Marts in Pureseoul tie up
Primark has partnered with Korean beauty specialist Pureseoul to introduce an exclusive edit of k-beauty products across selected stores.
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NewsFashion climate emissions increased by double digits over two years
The fashion industry’s combined greenhouse gas emissions climbed in both 2023 and 2024 due to increased global production of fibres such as polyester, according to a new report.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland hails ‘encouraging trading momentum’
Watches of Switzerland has hailed continuing “encouraging trading momentum” and reiterated its full-year profit guidance, ahead of its annual general meeting.
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NewsHugo Boss ends share buyback as Frasers targets majority control
Hugo Boss has terminated its €200m share buyback programme after Frasers Group reaffirmed its ambition to increase its holding in the company beyond 50%.
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NewsDr Martens makes two appointments for new leadership roles
Dr Martens has made two new hires to fulfil newly created leadership roles across products.
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InterviewN Brown group tech director: ‘AI is not another metaverse, it’s here to stay’
Retailers are continuing to digitally transform and incorporate more tech into foundations, and N Brown is no exception.
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NewsBoden posts profit rise as US powers sales
Fashion retailer Boden has reported increased full-year profits and continued revenue growth in the current year, despite challenging conditions.
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NewsShein shares fall following Hong Kong IPO
Shares in online fashion giant Shein slid during early trading on its first day as a publicly listed company.
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Chart of the WeekCharts: Primark cuts gap with Shein on prices
While Shein has lost its advantage in the US as a result of the de minimis loophole being closed, price competition in the UK market remains fierce without government intervention.
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NewsSeasalt sees £3m hit from closed US stores
Seasalt decided to shutter its US stores earlier this year, with the discontinued operations having cost the business £3m across its latest financial year.
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InterviewLefties’ first UK store: Xavier Ruz Riera shows off new shop and discusses expansion plans
Lefties has become one of retail’s most talked about brands as it opens its first UK store in Liverpool. Retail Week met global brand director Xavier Ruz Riera to find out more about the retailer’s plans.
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NewsLiberty to open expanded jewellery department in September
Following the success of the expansion of its fabrics department at its London flagship, Liberty is planning to more than double the square footage of its jewellery department, Retail Week understands.
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NewsTemu owner blames domestic competition and international regulation for fall in profits
Temu owner PDD Holdings reported a fall in second-quarter profit and revenue that missed market estimates, blaming fierce competition in China and regulatory pressures abroad.
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AnalysisTest Drive: Meadowhall centre’s AI shopping style suite
Sheffield’s Meadowhall shopping centre introduced its AI style suite in June with the aim of providing personalised colour analysis for customers.
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InterviewQ&A: Asos EVP of product on driving relevance with Test & React
Asos executive vice president of product Elena Martínez Ortiz says the ecommerce giant’s ‘Test and React’ model is all about ensuring it stays relevant in the fashion conversation.
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NewsAsda’s George brand switches marketing message
George at Asda, the grocer’s clothing and home business, has unveiled a new marketing campaign that does not focus solely on price.
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Opinion‘As Shein finally floats, its best days may be behind it’
A much-diminished valuation and market challenges haven’t dissuaded Shein from proceeding with an IPO, but can it keep up the pace that made it so disruptive, asks George MacDonald.