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Forum de la Mode: Arnaud Vaillant from Coperni talks about the importance of innovation

Forum de la Mode: Arnaud Vaillant from Coperni talks about the importance of innovation

At the 7th edition of the Forum de la Mode in Paris, Arnaud Vaillant, CEO and co-founder of Coperni, explained how the fashion and accessories brand is innovating, in particular with artificial intelligence.
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Loop Generation opens Chelsea store, carries host of big-name labels

Loop Generation opens Chelsea store, carries host of big-name labels

Loop Generation, the e-tailer for pre-loved designer fashion, has opened a physical store in London’s Chelsea.
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Cheap Monday relaunch to see “diverse selection of antihero denim fits"

Cheap Monday relaunch to see “diverse selection of antihero denim fits"

​H&M Group has released more trend details of its comeback for the Cheap Monday label, which will relaunch this summer.
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John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus

John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus

Knitwear specialist John Smedley is betting on UK manufacturing making a comeback in a changed world and is investing millions in making its factory available for third-party manufacturing for the first time in 40 years.
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Mango's strategic bet on Victoria Beckham to elevate its positioning

Mango's strategic bet on Victoria Beckham to elevate its positioning

Mango is advancing its plan to upscale the brand and grow in key markets such as the US and UK through a partnership with Brit designer Victoria Beckham. The challenge? To position itself as both premium and accessible.
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The Fold opens in The City of London

The Fold opens in The City of London

Part of £1.6 million+ in crowdfunding received last year has been invested to open women’s fashion retailer The Fold’s latest store in the City of London’s Royal Exchange Buildings shopping centre
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Earth Day move for Nobody's Child x Sojo in shared eco vision

Earth Day move for Nobody's Child x Sojo in shared eco vision

In what looks like a perfect eco fit, responsible fashion brand Nobody’s Child and Sojo, the repair specialist, are temporarily combining in celebration of World Earth Day (27 April). 
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UK's John Lewis says finance boss to step down later this year

UK's John Lewis says finance boss to step down later this year

Britain's John Lewis Partnership said on Tuesday that finance director Berangere Michel will step down from her role later this year, after 16 years at the retailer. 
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Former Gucci CEO joins board of Taylor Swift-favored Golden Goose

Former Gucci CEO joins board of Taylor Swift-favored Golden Goose

Former Gucci Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri has been appointed to the board of directors of Golden Goose
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Primark on a roll as UK, Europe and US all stay strong

Primark on a roll as UK, Europe and US all stay strong

Primark's owner announced its interim results on Tuesday with the 24 weeks to the beginning of March showing that the chain is continuing to prosper and its baby steps into digital are paying off.
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Snowleader outlines strategy to reach €150 Million in sales by 2027

Snowleader outlines strategy to reach €150 Million in sales by 2027

To sustain a double-digit annual growth rate, the online retailer specializing in outdoor gear has announced a funding round totaling €15 million.
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Cernucci travels north for brief Manchester pop-up

Cernucci travels north for brief Manchester pop-up

UK urban jewellery brand Cernucci is to open its second pop-up store. Following the success of its debut London temporary store at the tail end of 2023, the brand’s heading to Manchester.
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UK consumers' sustainability score drops - ESW report

UK consumers' sustainability score drops - ESW report

The UK consumers’ crown for being among the leaders in sustainability values is slipping. They’re less sustainably minded than they were just a year ago, according to a new ‘Global Voices’ survey from digital firm ESW.
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M&S links with Oxfam to keep unwearable clothes from landfill

M&S links with Oxfam to keep unwearable clothes from landfill

Until now, clothes recycling concentrated on the unwanted. But now we can add the unwearable to the list in order to save a “staggering” amount of textiles continuing to end up in landfill or incinerator.
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Gloucester Quays sees record sales as anniversary celebrations kick off

Gloucester Quays sees record sales as anniversary celebrations kick off

What better way for an outlet shopping centre to celebrate a 15th anniversary than to announce another set of record footfall and sales numbers.
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TikTok announces Preowned Luxury category, UK's 'big 5' resellers sign up

TikTok announces Preowned Luxury category, UK's 'big 5' resellers sign up

​TikTok Shop has just launched a Preowned Luxury category in the UK and US, which it said will “enable the community to browse and purchase authentic luxury fashion without ever having to leave TikTok”.
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