Puma names Ramprasad Sridharan as managing director of Puma India
Sportswear business Puma has named Ramprasad Sridharan as its managing director for its India operations, effective from December. Read More
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eBay Live Superstore at to make the most of Black Friday at Outernet London
This week sees Outernet London transformed into the first-ever eBay Live Superstore. It will happen on Balck Friday and aims to “brings the platform’s interactive shopping experience to life in a real-world setting”. Read More
UK retail sales very weak in November says CBI, Budget jitters blamed
The UK’s Autumn Budget is finally happening but the run-up has gone on forever. And that has been a problem for UK retail sales as consumer jitters over the Budget have kept their purses shut and have spooked retailers. Read More
Liverpool One secures another experiences-led venture with Pro:Direct Soccer/Crossbar spring opening
Experiences continue to be a big feature to boost shopping centre engagement and Liverpool One, which has been a major driver in the sector, has announced a new co-branded venture with Pro:Direct Soccer and Crossbar. Read More
Sosandar returns to revenue growth in H1 but loss widens, stores still a drag on performance
Womenswear brand Sosandar said on Tuesday that it returned to revenue growth in H1 (the six months to the end of September), “underpinned by strong own-site performance and resilient margins”. Read More
UK shoppers to spend £10.2bn in Black Friday sales, Gen Z embrace tech but like to shop physically
UK shoppers are set to spend £10.2 billion in the Black Friday sales, a new prediction from Barclays has claimed. It said almost half of consumers plan to shop in the sales, spending £430 each on average. Read More
Dockers inks licensing deal for Europe, Central Asia
Dockers has inked a new distribution partnership with Orbico Group, which will drive growth of the U.S. apparel brand across Europe, including key markets Italy, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and beyond. Read More
US investor Wood presents new proposals to overhaul Swatch board
U.S. investor Steven Wood renewed his campaign to overhaul the board of Swatch Group, publishing six proposals to amend the Swiss watchmaker’s corporate governance, his firm GreenWood Investors said on Monday. Read More
Chow Tai Fook misses estimates as gold tax change effects loom
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd. reported slightly weaker-than-expected profits amid broader economic headwinds, as concerns grew about its longer-term outlook following China’s removal of a long-time gold tax rebate. Read More
Woolmark joins forces with Ajio Luxe and Tata Cliq Luxury to promote Merino wool in India
Woolmark has partnered with Indian e-commerce giants Ajio Luxe and Tata Cliq Luxury to launch a collaborative campaign to promote Merino wool titled “Merino Reimagined.” Read More