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Star power: Pamela Anderson to hand out change leader prize at Fashion Awards
Adding some extra star quality to a glittering event always multiplies its impact many times over. So Pamela Anderson is set to present ‘The Pandora Leader of Change Award’ at The BFC's annual Fashion Awards next month.
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Jigsaw creative chief Jo Sykes to leave
Premium UK fashion retailer Jigsaw announced on Wednesday that Jo Sykes “will be parting ways with the company, having been at the creative helm of the brand since June 2019”.
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Urban Outfitters continues European growth with new Madrid store
Urban Outfitters is heavily focused on growth and it opened its first flagship store in Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday as the brand continued its expansion in Europe.
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American Eagle Outfitters reports 5% revenue increase in Q3
For the third quarter of fiscal 2023, ended October 28, American Eagle Outfitters has reported a total net revenue increase of 5% to $1.3 billion.
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Primark hits Spanish landmark with 60th store
Hailed as a “significant milestone”, value lifestyle/fashion retail giant Primark is celebrating the opening of its 60th store in Spain.
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Shein adds to Manchester's fast-fashion hub appeal with HQ plans
Ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein is planning to set up its UK headquarters in Manchester which has become one of the country’s major hubs for mass-market fashion.
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Blakely revenues soar on demand by quality-focused customers
Blakely’s focus on catering to shoppers looking “to buy better” has resulted in “soaring” year-on-year first half revenue gains, the Norfolk-based lifestyle fashion retailer said.
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Lone Design Club expands via Fenwick pop-ups
Lone Design Club (LDC), the physical platform for emerging fashion talent, is maintaining its run of opening pop-up stores in impressive retail locations.
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Coats Group “trading in line with expectations”, sees signs of improvments
Threads and zips giant Coats Group is “performing to plan”, the company said as still-tough trading conditions continue to colour its latest four-months, a trading update showed on Wednesday.
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Interview: Laura Ashley prepares for major SS24 fashion comeback
Laura Ashley fashion is back. After several years of investing in Home, girlswear and collabs, owner Gordon Brothers and partner Next are preparing for a full-on relaunch of the label's womenswear in April next year.
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C&A plans to open 100 new shops in Europe
The clothing retail chain C&A is on course for expansion. "We want to open 100 new shops in Europe over the next three years," said the new head of Germany, Carsten Horn, in response to a dpa enquiry.
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Sealskinz unveils first UK pop-up since Ted Baker's founder bought the brand
British waterproof accessories and apparel brand Sealskinz has opened a new and “highly-anticipated” pop-up store, and it has some heavyweight involvement after Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin acquired the label last year.
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H&M's Arket launch Archive resale in UK, Sweden
H&M Group’s Arket brand is the latest to move into the resale segment with Arket Archive launching as a new resale destination for the label’s own pre-loved designs.
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Guess Q3 earnings surge despite Americas, Asia sales weight
Guess Inc. announced on Tuesday net revenue for the third quarter rose 3% to $651.2 million, with an increase in Europe, offsetting a decline in the fashion firm's Americas division and flat sales in Asia.
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Urban Outfitters posts record sales quarter, earnings surge 120%
Urban Outfitters Inc. announced on Tuesday record-breaking revenues for the quarter ending October 31, on the back of double-digit sales increases at its Free People and Anthropologie banners.
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ComplexCon eyes Hong Kong in 2024
Complex announced on Tuesday the launch of ComplexCon Hong Kong, set to take place from March 22 to 24, 2024, at the AsiaWorld Expo, marking the festival's inaugural foray into Asia.
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