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Digital department store Debenhams will be the main stage sponsor for Flackstock – the festival celebrating the life of TV presenter/celebrity Caroline Flack and championing mental health awareness. The one-day festival “celebrating the life, legacy, and spirit of the late TV presenter” takes place on 8 August at Crystal Palace Bowl, London, featuring a mix […]

By Reuters Published July 29, 2025 Artemis, the Pinault family holding company that controls Gucci-owner Kering, has dismissed liquidity concerns tied to a recent rise in debt, calling the spike “temporary” and unrelated to lower dividends from Kering and other assets. Gucci slowdown adds strain, but Artemis says finances are stable – Reuters The privately

Friday (1 August) sees the next Sephora UK opening in Manchester, its second in the city and the 10th flagship store opened in key cities across England in three years. Following the success of its Trafford Centre location last May, the store will take centre stage at Manchester Arndale. The now-expected pattern of big queues

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 29, 2025 Maria de la Orden, the rising Paris-based womenswear label, is stepping into the spotlight with a bold new chapter. Fronted by its stylish Spanish founder—an It-Girl and partner of Edward Bouygues—the fashion start-up is securing a permanent space at the prestigious Le Bon Marché this July.

Kontoor Brands on Tuesday announced that Jenni Broyles and Joseph Alkire will assume expanded roles on the U.S. denim company’s executive leadership team, effective immediately. Wrangler The Greensboro, North Carolina-based company said Broyles has been promoted to the role of executive vice president, chief commercial officer & global head of brands, where she will assume leadership responsibility

Christian Dior UK has filed its accounts for 2024 and they show both turnover and profits falling at the British arm of the major French fashion house. See catwalkDior – Spring-Summer2024 – Womenswear – Paris – © Launchmetrics Turnover dropped 16% to just over £280 million and profit before tax was down 41% at £27.6

By Reuters Published July 29, 2025 French sportswear retailer Decathlon plans to increase its sourcing from India to $3 billion by 2030, raising the country’s share from 8% to 15% of its global procurement. The expansion focuses on footwear, technical textiles and fitness equipment. Decathlon aims to boost India sourcing share to 15%. – Reuters

By Bloomberg Published July 29, 2025 Quince, the California-based brand gaining global buzz for its affordable luxury wardrobe essentials, has raised about $200 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at more than $4.5 billion. The label, which gained prominence on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, offers direct-to-consumer clothing and home goods at

UK shop price inflation rose year on year in July, continuing an upwards trend that could dent consumer spending overall. Photo: Pexels/Public domain Shop price inflation increased to 0.7% year on year in July, against growth of 0.4% in June. This is above the three-month average of 0.3%. And even though non-food categories are still

French Connection’s ultimate parent — MIP Holdings Ltd — has filed its accounts for the year to the end of June 2024 and they show turnover falling but profits rising. The company said that turnover was £108 million, down from £120.6 million in the previous year. It sales were primarily driven by wholesale customers operating