Shoezone adds trends to product offer to widen appeal
The Shoezone chain has faced some challenging times in recent periods but it’s fighting back with a new ‘fashion’ range for SS26 as it expands its catalogue to reach a wider audience. Read More
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UK Mother’s Day spend to rise as more consumers embrace the event
UK Mother’s Day 2026 spend is forecast to rise this year with more consumers planning to shop despite flat budgets. That’s according to the analysts at GlobalData. Read More
Zalando’s Scayle scores big win as it becomes the global e-commerce platform for levi.com
Scayle announced on Thursday that it has forged a worldwide partnership with Levi’s and will become the global e-commerce platform for levi.com across the US, Canada, and Europe. Read More
John Lewis bonus is back, but only 2%, as tough backdrop persists and it invests for growth
John Lewis has been seeming to bounce back from its period of weak results so its annual results were closely watched Thursday, both for its general progress and whether the all-important staff bonus would be revived. Read More
Zalando has buoyant 2025, more to come in 2026 as it highlights AI being key to growth
E-tail giant Zalando on Thursday delivered what it said were “strong” results for 2025, although it could be accused of understatement here given the scale of its success in the tough market last year. Read More
Estee Lauder Companies sues perfumer Jo Malone, Zara UK for using her name
Cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies on Thursday said it filed a lawsuit against British entrepreneur Jo Malone, her fragrance brand Jo Loves, and Zara’s UK business for the use of Malone’s name on certain products. Read More
The POLITICO Poll – Feb 2026
The international POLITICO Poll on adults’ ratings of different attributes of the United States. Politics
Furious allies lobby Trump to keep deporting migrants
Top allies of President Donald Trump are furious at the White House’s new rhetorical emphasis on deporting violent criminals over all unauthorized immigrants — and they’re launching a lobbying effort to reverse that reversal. A group of longtime Trump allies, immigration restrictionist groups and hawkish policy experts have formed the Mass Deportation Coalition to lobby…
2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Fernando Mendoza Leads 4 QBs in Top 100
The top-end talent available in the 2026 NFL Draft falls short in comparison to prior years, but I like the depth of this class throughout the first 100 picks — at least at certain positions. The offensive line, defensive line, defensive backfield and wide receiver are the four strongest position groups, with each featuring enough…
2026 NFL Draft: Joel Klatt’s 5 Biggest Risers Following the Combine
This year’s NFL Scouting Combine featured the best showing in the history of the event, according to FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt. In fact, Klatt was so impressed by the prospects at this year’s combine that he didn’t even mention Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese as one of the top risers…