Next also in running as Radley takeover talks continue – report
Recent news that Gordon Brothers was in talks to buy Radley has been added to by a report that Next is also eyeing the business. Read More
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Markham replaces Ferrer as John Lewis fashion creative director
Jacqui Markham has joined to lead creative direction for its own-brand fashion as new partnerships with Rejina Pyo, Amanda Wakeley, Belstaff and Patagonia launch this month. Read More
Tattersall joins Debenhams Group from ASOS to lead youth brands product strategy
Debenhams Group has named Nikki Tattersall as its new chief product officer as it aims to accelerate its youth brands’ turnaround. The group owns brands including Boohoo and PrettyLittleThing. Read More
Burberry CFO says Asia has compelling prospects but faces increased competition
Burberry Group’s chief financial officer, Kate Ferry, said on Wednesday that Asia had very compelling long-term prospects for the luxury retailer, but recognised there would be intensified competition. Read More
Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint
Kering shares plunged as much as 10% on Wednesday after first-quarter sales at its Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped more than expected, underlining the challenges in reviving the brand’s appeal. Read More
Albany’s influence wars
DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 14 STONES AND GLASS STATEHOUSES: Gov. Kathy Hochul has raked in almost $200,000 in campaign contributions from insurance companies as she pushes for a proposal she argues would help save both their policyholders — as well as those same companies — lots of money. But while reaping that campaign cash,…
How 1 GOP billionaire is upending Georgia politics
HOMER, Georgia — The last few players of the day were finishing their rounds at the Chimney Oaks Golf Club when a steady wind picked up by the practice putting green. Pin flags bent to a near snap. A sleek helicopter slowly descended onto the manicured lawn. Rick Jackson had arrived. The billionaire health care…
2026 NFL Draft: The Book on Texas Tech Edge David Bailey
There is always a place in the NFL for a high-motor pass rusher with cat-like quickness and an exceptional closing burst. Given the importance of disrupting the quarterback’s rhythm and timing in a passing league, it is easy to understand why teams are buzzing about Texas Tech’s David Bailey as the premier edge rusher in…
Who Is Dystany Spurlock? Going Fast is Destiny for Black Woman Racer
Dystany Spurlock lives to go fast. Spurlock is a 34-year-old driver who has competed in motorcycle drag racing and most recently attempted stock-car racing on the NASCAR regional level. She made her debut in March 2026 in the ARCA East Series and finished seventh at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Spurlock, the first Black woman to…
Will Ohio State Have Four Top-10 Picks in the 2026 NFL Draft?
If you’ve perused any NFL mock drafts this offseason, you’ll see a familiar theme in the first half of many of them: There are a handful of Ohio State Buckeyes — and that is no mistake, according to NFL Network lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah. In the latest episode of “The Joel Klatt Show,” Jeremiah…