All Fashion articles – Page 77
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership joins retailers covering VAT on period pants
John Lewis Partnership has become the latest retailer to cover the cost of VAT on period pants to ensure that period products are “affordable for all”.
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NewsMarks & Spencer says government response on period pants tax ‘isn’t enough’
Marks & Spencer has said the latest government response to making period pants free from VAT “isn’t enough” as its Say Pants to the Tax campaign continues to gain momentum.
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NewsExclusive: Uniqlo hunting for city locations to drive global growth
Uniqlo is “actively seeking opportunities” for growth, both in India and other locations around the world, as it continues to expand its global footprint, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsShein unveils partnership with Forever 21
Fast-fashion retailer Shein has announced a partnership with Forever 21 owner Sparc Group, a joint venture between Authentic Brands Group and Simon Property Group, in a bid to experiment with an in-store presence for shoppers across the US.
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GalleryPandora opens ‘warm, welcoming and playful’ new concept store
Pandora has opened the doors to its new ‘Evoke 2.0’ concept store on Oxford Street, the brand’s third and biggest store in London’s West End.
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch raises outlook as brand positioning pays off
Abercrombie & Fitch has raised its outlook for the full financial year as it recorded a surge in sales during the second quarter, which it credits to the success of the “positioning and assortment” of its brand portfolio.
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NewsNew Look partners with ZigZag to open returns kiosks
New Look has partnered with returns management platform ZigZag Global and will start to roll out return kiosks in a selection of its stores this week.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Mountain Warehouse join campaign to axe period pants tax
Grocer Sainsbury’s and outdoor clothing specialist Mountain Warehouse have become the latest retailers to lend their support to a campaign to scrap VAT on period pants.
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NewsTrue partners with Apparel Brands Limited for global growth
Investment and innovation company True has confirmed its “strategic investment” in British clothing wholesale business Apparel Brands Limited (ABL) in a bid to “accelerate growth” within the wider branded apparel market.
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NewsUrban Outfitters owner posts surge in sales
Fashion and lifestyle retailer URBN, which owns brands including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People, has posted a surge in sales during its second quarter as well as the first half of the financial year.
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NewsLondon Designer Outlet posts record sales
London Designer Outlet at Wembley Park achieved a “record” month of trading in July, putting the month’s figures “on par” with the Christmas period at the destination.
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NewsMango opens flagship store in Milton Keynes
Spanish fashion retailer Mango has opened the doors to its latest flagship store in Centre:MK in Milton Keynes as it targets UK expansion.
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AnalysisCan Need It For Tonight fashion succeed where on-demand grocery has stalled?
During the pandemic, on-demand grocery apps such as Getir saw a huge surge in demand as shoppers leaned into the convenience of immediate delivery to their homes. But the popularity of on-demand grocery has plummeted – just this week, Getir revealed it is cutting 10% of its global workforce. Retail Week explores if on-demand fashion can succeed where rapid grocery has stalled
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DataRanking: The top 25 coolest retailers in the UK, according to children and teens
You could be building your turnover, growing your market share and increasing your profits, but does any of that matter if you’re not down with the kids? The definitive ranking of retailers and brands that children and teens deem to be cool has been released, and it seems some unexpected brands have struck a chord with the nation’s youngsters
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NewsTesco to cover VAT cost on period pants
Tesco has become the first retailer to cover the cost of VAT on period pants following an industry-wide campaign calling on the government to reclassify the item as a period product to make them “more affordable” for customers.
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Opinion‘Fashion stands out as signs bode well for retailers this Christmas’
Categories such as fashion look well positioned for success as the golden quarter nears, believes PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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Innovation of the WeekFrom metaverse beauty tie-ups to rental housing – 18 innovations changing retail
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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NewsMorrisons unveils ‘first of its kind’ NHS partnership
Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket to introduce cancer awareness messaging and advice on its underwear labels through its “first of a kind” partnership with the NHS.
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GalleryLululemon opens newly renovated store in Hong Kong
Global athleisure brand Lululemon has opened the doors to a newly renovated store in Hong Kong at the city’s IFC mall.
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NewsH&M confirms plans to ‘phase out’ operations in Myanmar
Fashion giant H&M has confirmed plans to “phase out” its operations in Myanmar following reports of labour abuse in its garment factories.