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John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

​John Lewis is one of the most closely watched retail giants in the UK at the moment, mainly because of its many problems in recent years. But at least its annual results managed to show it returning to profit.
Fashion
M&S makes two key appointments to continue driving its transformation

M&S makes two key appointments to continue driving its transformation

​M&S has seen lot of transformational change in recent periods and with its turnaround strategy having met with great success, it’s not slowing down on that front.
Fashion
Battersea Power Station mall saw 11.2m visitors in 2023, fashion sales leap

Battersea Power Station mall saw 11.2m visitors in 2023, fashion sales leap

​Battersea Power Station appears to be justifying the tens of billions that have been spent on it, not to mention the multi-decade development project, and for Christmas 2023, the mall saw a 30% jump in visitors.
Fashion
Thai retailer says it’s received no communication about Selfridges investment

Thai retailer says it’s received no communication about Selfridges investment

Central Retail Corp., one of Thailand’s biggest retailers, said that it has not received any communication about investing in the iconic Selfridges department store, which is majority owned by its parent company.
Fashion
Luxury group Lalique acquires Sauternes vineyard near Bordeaux

Luxury group Lalique acquires Sauternes vineyard near Bordeaux

Lalique Group SA is adding the Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey vineyards in the Bordeaux region to its growing portfolio that includes perfume brands, hotels, restaurants, crystal artworks and Scotch whisky. 
Luxury
Bluebell Group names new CCO, Korea chief

Bluebell Group names new CCO, Korea chief

Major Asian distributor Bluebell Group has announced the appointment of Sharmila Murat and Emmanuel de Place, as group chief commercial officer, and president and CEO of Bluebell Korea, respectively. 
Fashion
Autumn Fair says Connect@ initiative attracts thousands of buyers

Autumn Fair says Connect@ initiative attracts thousands of buyers

Billed as a digitalised meeting system that will “revolutionise the traditional trade show model” when it has launched in February, how has Hyve Group’s Connect @ Autumn Fair been received?
Fashion
H&M to expand Home concept to Ireland this year

H&M to expand Home concept to Ireland this year

H&M will be launching its popular Home concept in Ireland later this year with a debut in Cork to be followed by Dublin. The Opera Lane store on 8 September will be the first location to offer H&M Home in the country.
Fashion
Aquazzura New Bond Street boutique opens its doors

Aquazzura New Bond Street boutique opens its doors

Aquazzura is expanding its product offer and physical presence and has opened a London flagship on luxury hub New Bond St. It houses all the brand’s lines – footwear, jewellery and the still-new bags and homewares.
Fashion
Lalique and Vilebrequin expand in Burlington Arcade

Lalique and Vilebrequin expand in Burlington Arcade

​One of London’s highest-end and oldest luxury shopping destinations — Burlington Arcade in Mayfair — has announced that Vilebrequin and Lalique have taken on second boutiques within the Arcade.
Fashion
Cavalli kicks off summer collection tour with Selfridges show and pop-up

Cavalli kicks off summer collection tour with Selfridges show and pop-up

​There are special collections and really special collections and the latest from Roberto Cavalli, that’s set to make waves at Selfridges, is undeniably one of the latter.
Luxury
Chinese company earnings reveal lopsided economic recovery

Chinese company earnings reveal lopsided economic recovery

People in China splashed out on dining, travel and luxury goods after emerging from three years of pandemic restrictions but are still not spending freely on routine consumer items. 
Luxury
Anthropologie collaborates with Danish designer Pernille Rosenkilde

Anthropologie collaborates with Danish designer Pernille Rosenkilde

American lifestyle retailer Anthropologie has teamed up with Copenhagen-based designer, stylist, and influencer, Pernille Rosenkilde, on the launch of an exclusive fashion and homeware collection. 
Fashion
Selfridges Worn Again initiative broadens focus on secondhand

Selfridges Worn Again initiative broadens focus on secondhand

Selfridges is seriously ramping up its already strong commitment to the circular economy with a raft of new initiatives to keep fashion in circulation for much longer. 
Luxury
Missoni diversifies home line and prepares ‘pleasurewear’ launch

Missoni diversifies home line and prepares ‘pleasurewear’ launch

Missoni has presented its 2023 home decoration and furniture lines at its Milan showroom, and for the September fashion week is developing a collection of day wear and pyjamas celebrating the pleasure of staying at home.
Luxury
Analysis: as John Lewis mulls ownership tweak, why is it lagging rival M&S?

Analysis: as John Lewis mulls ownership tweak, why is it lagging rival M&S?

Not so many years ago, John Lewis was unstoppable while M&S was in an endless turnaround phase. Today, the situation has reversed and John Lewis is even reportedly thinking of changing its prized ownership structure.
Fashion