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Gap and Palace link up for 90s style and skate culture collab

Gap and Palace link up for 90s style and skate culture collab

American clothing giant Gap is partnering with London-based skate/streetwear label Palace to release a pretty big heritage-based collection of adult and kids’ apparel.
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UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report

UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report

​The UK luxury sector is now worth £81 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 450,000 jobs, according to a new report by British luxury body Walpole. 
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M&S now has new deadline for Marble Arch plans, is close to HSBC deal for 'superapp'

M&S now has new deadline for Marble Arch plans, is close to HSBC deal for 'superapp'

​After winning its court case against the government’s refusal to allow it to redevelop its Marble Arch flagship in London, retail giant M&S now has three weeks to formally resubmit its plans for the building.
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Wolverine's Sweaty Betty and Merrell in first-ever collab

Wolverine's Sweaty Betty and Merrell in first-ever collab

​Owned by Wolverine World Wide since 2021, UK activewear brand Sweaty Betty has announced a collaboration with fellow Wolverine label Merrell.
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JD Sports works with Wingstop on YouTube content series

JD Sports works with Wingstop on YouTube content series

​JD Sports has formed an interesting content partnership that showcases the brand on YouTube in an unusual way.
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Benetton links with Refined Networks to target UK growth

Benetton links with Refined Networks to target UK growth

​Benetton is targeting the UK with an online sales push and has partnered with tech and logistics solutions provider Refined Networks to help it.
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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.
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Morris & Co x Hoff sneaker launch deepens Spanish brand's UK appeal

Morris & Co x Hoff sneaker launch deepens Spanish brand's UK appeal

​Fast-expanding Spanish sneaker brand Hoff is aiming to deepen its connection with the UK market and has just unveiled a new collaboration with one of Britain’s best known heritage names.
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Under Armour reappoints founder Kevin Plank to CEO role

Under Armour reappoints founder Kevin Plank to CEO role

Under Armour announced on Wednesday the reappointment of founder Kevin Plank to the role of president and chief executive officer, effective April 1.
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Lululemon is 2024's top luxury sports brand: Genting Casino

Lululemon is 2024's top luxury sports brand: Genting Casino

Lululemon is the world’s most popular luxury sports brand, according to a new study by Genting Casino, which delved into Google search data and social media numbers.
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Barbara Martin Coppola’s Decathlon unveils new logo and slogan

Barbara Martin Coppola’s Decathlon unveils new logo and slogan

Decathlon’s CEO Barbara Martin Coppola presented the French sports retailer’s new features on Tuesday in Paris: the new Orbit logo, a revamped website and store concept, and a fresh focus on 12 product categories.
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Adidas boss says meeting with Ye after Superbowl not planned

Adidas boss says meeting with Ye after Superbowl not planned

Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden did not discuss business with rapper Ye when they met after the Superbowl last month, he said on Wednesday, after a post on Instagram by Ye, previously known as Kanye West, sparked speculation.
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Adidas posts first loss in 30 years and warns on US

Adidas posts first loss in 30 years and warns on US

German sportswear giant Adidas posted its first annual loss in more than 30 years on Wednesday and warned sales in North America would fall again as sportswear retailers in the U.S. struggle with high inventories.
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Cycle clothing brand MAAP makes first move into Europe

Cycle clothing brand MAAP makes first move into Europe

​Cycling brands may have been struggling in the European market in recent periods, but some still see huge opportunities there and Melbourne-based MAAP has opened the doors to its first retail concept store in Europe. 
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New Zalando strategy targets B2C and B2B transformation, includes more lifestyle categories

New Zalando strategy targets B2C and B2B transformation, includes more lifestyle categories

​Zalando had big news Wednesday, saying it has evolved its strategy to cover a “larger share of [the] fashion and lifestyle e-commerce market” with a “pan-European ecosystem for customers and partners”.
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Allbirds sales plunge and losses widen in 2023, co-founder steps down as CEO

Allbirds sales plunge and losses widen in 2023, co-founder steps down as CEO

Allbirds announced on Wednesday fourth-quarter net revenue decreased 14.5% to $72 million, coinciding with the news that COO Joe Vernachio has been promoted to CEO, effective March 15. 
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