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
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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
AA Investments names Julien Le Bec as CEO of Bazarchic
Julien Le Bec, former COO of Smallable, takes the reins at Bazarchic following its acquisition by Hong Kong’s AA Investments. The move comes amid heavy losses and a strategic push to revive the sales portal. Read More
Piupiuchick debuts at Le Bon Marché with retro rock collection
Portuguese childrenswear brand Piupiuchick debuts at Parisian luxury department store Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche with a retro-inspired collection as part of the “Rock’n’Drôle” exhibition. Read More
Giorgio Armani outlines succession plan as a gradual transition
After missing Milan and Paris shows due to health issues, Giorgio Armani confirmed that his succession will be a gradual transition to trusted collaborators, including Leo Dell’Orco and his family. Read More
Lovisa opens at Queensgate as jewellery demand there jumps
Jewellery retailer Lovisa has made its UK regional debut at Queensgate Peterborough, “reflecting growing consumer demand for jewellery brands at the destination,” said operator Invesco Real Estate. Read More
Danish brand Heyanno starts UK shipping
Danish fashion brand Heyanno is bringing its “free-spirited, genderless designs” directly to the UK for the first time via website MosMosh. Read More
Mango Teen debuts in France with new Lyon store
Mango Teen makes its French retail debut with a new store in Lyon’s Westfield La Part-Dieu. The teen-focused format expands after launches in the UK, aiming to connect with Gen Z shoppers through curated fashion. Read More
Trump revokes Harris’ security protections after Biden-issued extension
President Donald Trump discontinued former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection on Thursday, according to a memo reviewed by POLITICO. In a memo titled “Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security,” and dated Aug. 28, Trump directed the Secret Service to revoke Harris’ security protections, effective Sept. 1. “You are hereby authorized to discontinue…
Obama calls Texas Dem as he continues rallying the party against Trump
Barack Obama called Texas state Rep. James Talarico last week to express support for his leadership in the state’s redistricting battle, according to two people familiar with the call. The former president specifically praised Talarico as an effective spokesperson for showing up on different media and platforms, including his recent interview with Joe Rogan —…