Fashion
UK retail sales volumes fall 1.2% in Jun; clothing-footwear stores…
UK retail sales volumes are estimated to have fallen by 1.2 per cent in June this year, following a rise of 2.9 per cent in May, according to the Office of
Adidas modifies controversial advertising campaign with Bella Hadid
By DPA Published Jul 19, 2024 In the face of criticism from Israel, sports goods manufacturer Adidas has announced that it will be modifying its a
Castore captures key new commercial director
British sportswear brand Castore has a new high-calibre commercial director, appointing Peter Alecock to an important post of the ambitious company. He joins
Vogue to throw big party on the eve of the…
As the Olympic Games approach, initiatives are multiplying, particularly around LVMH, the premium partner of the event, which will be held in Paris from July
Veja: Anthony Bunn appointed EMEA Sales Director
French eco-friendly sneaker brand Veja has appointed Anthony Bunn as Sales Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Anthony Bunn, who previous
Bottega Veneta names Barbara Zanin head of crafts and heritage
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jul 19, 2024 Bottega Veneta is putting the accent on its products’ craftsmanship. The Italian label owned b
UK retail sales go into reverse in soggy June
Bad news for British retail came on Friday. Retail sales volumes (that is, the quantity bought) are estimated to have fallen by 1.2% in June month on month,
Represent x Duke + Dexter = brief London pop-up store…
Are pop-up store residencies getting shorter and shorter? After Adidas and JD Sports opened a temporary store in London for just one day, a collaboration bet
Luxury industry’s strategy for key handbag category is changing
Translated by Nicola Mira Published Jul 19, 2024 The luxury market has been experiencing severe turbulence since the end of 2023, and labels are
Christine Chen on building a Chinese luxury brand with Serendipity…
Add Serendipity Paris by Christine Chen, the Paris-based but Shanghai born jeweler, to that narrow but important mix, a luxury Chinese marque with a unique p
Coach moves into metaverse via Roblox and Zepeto link-ups
Talking about “a world where fashion meets fantasy”, American brand Coach has announced its entry into “leading immersive platforms and virtual experie
Consumer confidence up again, more disposable income available says Deloitte’s…
UK consumer confidence continued to rise in Q2, up 1.5% quarter-on-quarter, and marking seven consecutive months of improving sentiment. Not only that, it’
