Oliver Peoples establishes first location in Paris
Born in California in 1987, the American eyewear brand from the EssilorLuxottica group has chosen Rue Saint-Honoré to make its debut in the French capital. Read More
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Topshop’s physical store return looks very different from its previous incarnation
Topshop and Topman have arrived in central London department store Liberty and while the dedicated space has been made over in the Topshop style, it still looks very different from the Topshop of old. Read More
Polopiqué and StampDyeing suspend production units in Portugal
Polopiqué in Santo Tirso and StampDyeing of the Mabera – Coelima Group in Guimarães have announced the suspension of some of their production units, entering insolvency, and leaving workers without pay for months. Read More
UK retail sees ‘Trump Tariff’ search surge as de minimis rule ends
While the end of de minimis tariff exemptions for exports to the US are expected to hit Asian manufacturing countries hard, a new study of search traffic shows that UK businesses are worried too. Read More
Primark’s new UK denim campaign includes TV for first time
Primark has unveiled its first-ever fully integrated UK brand campaign, including a debut TV spot. Backing its latest women’s denim offer, it highlights the importance both of the UK market and of denim to the brand. Read More
Very to stage its first-ever immersive fashion experience on London’s Bond Street
Very, the UK online retailer, is launching its first-ever “immersive fashion experience” this Friday and Saturday, dubbed The Very Big Wardrobe. Read More
Tom Ford taps Tilda Swinton for new fragrance campaign
Tom Ford Beauty has tapped Academy Award–winning actor Tilda Swinton as the face of its latest fragrance launch, Black Orchid Reserve. Read More
3G Capital finalizes $9 billion deal to acquire Skechers
3G Capital has secured regulatory approval to acquire Skechers in a $9 billion deal. The American footwear giant’s takeover will be finalized on September 12, marking 3G’s expansion into the global sneaker market. Read More
Brand Finance ranks Chanel as world’s most valuable apparel brand, Nike as the strongest
The Top 50 ranking of apparel brands drawn up by international consulting firm Brand Finance sees Chanel ahead of Louis Vuitton in terms of brand value, with Nike leading the brand strength ranking. Read More
Spain’s Alohas to open on London’s Beak Street
Spanish fashion brand Alohas is about to make its UK debut, opening its doors on London Soho’s Beak Street in September. Read More