Newmark has released its latest retail Vitality Rankings report for the UK and said that Cambridge retains the top spot with strong demand there driven by affluent residents, students, and a resilient evening economy. Read More
Debenhams Group has struck a major deal to drive its expansion plan with its brands having launched in the US online via three of the country’s top department store names. Read More
UK retail footfall saw a “strong rebound” last week (21-27 September), both week on week and year on year, according to specialist tracker MRI Software. Read More
Louise Trotter’s debut at Bottega Veneta was the standout show at Milan Fashion Week. That’s according to Simon Longland, director of buying – fashion at Harrods. Read More
Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet and her ex-partner Erik Torstensson (co-founder of Frame) have ended a messy lawsuit in which damaging allegations had been made. Read More
The UK government’s new Crime and Policing Bill, some months away yet, can’t come fast enough for UK retail workers. More than a quarter of them say they’ve experienced physical aggression or violence. Read More
Fashion/lifestyle retailer French Connection is raising its digital game, appointing the highly experienced Amy Booth as its new head of e-commerce. Read More
Matthieu Blazy, known for his quiet talent and acclaimed work at Bottega Veneta, steps into the spotlight as Chanel’s new creative director, bringing fresh vision to one of fashion’s most iconic houses. Read More
The UK’s love affair with denim shows no signs of waning with 2.5 million women (nearly one in 10) wearing jeans daily and spending £3.2 billion a year in the process. And Gen Z is ensuring its appeal remains strong. Read More
Mango has doubled its presence in Wales, opening its first store in Cardiff at the St David’s Dewi Sant Shopping Centre. Read More
