French malls giant URW and APG have announced URW’s acquisition of a 25% stake in St James Quarter. And it’s more than just a financial deal as URW will be actively involved in the mall. Read More
A unique diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte- and said to have been retrieved from the chaos of the Battle of Waterloo- will go under the hammer for the first time this November. Read More
AllSaints seems to be on a roll and shortly after announcing a new creative director and a raft of new stores, the company (which also owns John Varvatos) has now turned in record profits. Read More
Very and Littlewoods owner The Very Group said the year to the end of June saw “significant earnings growth, driven by a strong performance from both the retail and financial services businesses and cost discipline”. Read More
Consumer goods giant Unilever talked of “broad-based growth” and being “on track for [the] full-year outlook” in its Q3 trading statement issued on Thursday. Read More
Already held up as a pioneering platform for tech sustainability, The Mills Fabrica is opening its London King’s Cross doors to stage a ‘Festive Concept Market’ from 1 November to 21 December. Read More
Aspinal of London’s ongoing link-up with in-demand models/socialites the Spencer sisters has resulted in a new launch with a pair of evening bags, “designed by the sisters to be worn throughout the festive season”. Read More
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier has unveiled a clothing collection that blends streetwear with corporate merchandise, an unusual fashion foray for the airline. Read More
The last news we had from budget footwear and accessories retailer Shoe Zone was a profit warning in August as it said June and July had been tough. And it issued a full-year update Thursday morning that was also bleak. Read More
The British Retail Consortium’s latest consumer expectations survey for the next three months delivered not-so-great news for the fashion sector on Thursday. However, there was an upside to the new figures. Read More
