Business

Decathlon UK appoints Fifty media agency to drive AI-driven promos

Decathlon UK appoints Fifty media agency to drive AI-driven promos

Expect a big upturn in AI-driven media promotions from Decathlon UK. The sportswear retailer has partnered with tech-driven agency Fifty to handle its media planning and output across all its omnichannel pathways.
Fashion
Media
Westfield London welcomes Bath & Body Works capital debut, Dan John and Subdued to join mall's line-up

Westfield London welcomes Bath & Body Works capital debut, Dan John and Subdued to join mall's line-up

It’s turning out to be a busy spring for Westfield London with news that the giant mall has bolstered its beauty offer with a big new signing, alongside expansion and new stores across key fashion/footwear brands.
Fashion
Retail

Nicki Minaj x LØCI sneaker collab reports record sales conversion

​Two weeks ago we reported on the unveiling of the Nicki Minaj x LØCI sneaker collab and it seems that the launch a few days ago was a big success.
Fashion
Business

Tough times continue at Dr Martens, CEO to step down this year

​Dr Martens issued an update on Tuesday that detailed the ongoing challenges at the business. But in headline-grabbing news, it also said its CEO is to step down.
Fashion
Appointments

Trade shows

Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection

Paul Smith will open next Pitti Uomo with latest collection

​Paul Smith is expected to make an impact this June as the British designer opens the 106th Pitti Immagine Uomo with the launch of his SS25 collection.
Fashion
Trade shows
Shanghai’s big textile trade shows open on cautiously optimistic note

Shanghai’s big textile trade shows open on cautiously optimistic note

The Intertextile show, with 3,000 fabric producers exhibiting, and the Chic show, with its 1,200 apparel manufacturers, kicked off on March 6 amidst hopes of renewed growth in Western and Chinese demand.
Fashion
Trade shows

Spring and Autumn Fairs form advisory board to develop and grow events

UK trade shows Spring & Autumn Fair have created a new Advisory Board “to drive the continuous enhancement of the two shows and ensure that UK retail has a thriving marketplace in which to do business”.
Fashion
Industry

ITM and Texhibition trade shows scheduled in Istanbul on March 4-8

The ITM textile machinery show and the Texhibition yarns and fabrics show will be held in Istanbul at the beginning of March, respectively featuring 1,200 and 400 exhibitors.
Fashion
Trade shows