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Buying the latest trainers or undertaking a major wardrobe refresh remains a favourite pastime for UK consumers. But just how much are Britons spending on fashion? Read More

Scotland’s Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow “is going from strength to strength, headlining outstanding sales and footfall growth for the year to date”, according to operator SGS UK Retail.  Read More

Fast Retailing has revealed Australian actor Cate Blanchett as its latest global ambassador for its Uniqlo brand. Read More

U.S. outdoorwear brand The North Face has teamed up with New York City fashion brand Aimé Leon Dore for a limited-edition collaborative collection made up of high-end outdoor apparel, equipment, and footwear. Read More

Swedish fast-fashion retailer H&M opened its first physical store in Brazil on Saturday and launched online operations in the country, where it is already producing some items locally, including footwear and beachwear. Read More

​Topshop’s stockist deal with Liberty may have grabbed the biggest headlines but another British brand expanding in the high-end London department store is also significant. Read More

Mango has filed its UK accounts for 2024 and with the caveat that UK-specific accounts for an international giant don’t necessarily paint the whole picture, it’s still interesting to see how it’s done.  Read More

​Net-a-Porter founder Dame Natalie Massenet is suing her ex, Erik Torstensson (co-founder of the Frame jeans brand) in a civil suit in Los Angeles.  Read More

Chanel’s Coco Crush campaign stars Wang Yibo and Leah Dou, exploring emotional “encounters” through fine jewelry, artistry and storytelling. Shot in LA, the film blends Chinese influence with timeless Chanel identity. Read More

Givenchy has launched its first campaign with creative director Sarah Burton, who brought together a group of creative personalities to celebrate multi-generational womanhood.  Read More