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Dune London has reopened its newly revamped store at Kildare Village in Ireland, the 1,200 sq ft space being updated with the brand’s newest flagship store concept. It’s the first such revamp for the label within a designer outlet centre.  Dune Featuring the women’s and men’s footwear and accessories collections, the store was designed in-house […]

As the cyberattack crippled M&S’s webstore in late spring and early summer, the retailer’s fashion peers in the UK saw their fashion sales rising, the latest figures from analysts at Kantar show. M&S.com A report in The Guardian said retailers including Next, Zara and H&M all benefited from M&S customers being unable to order online.

Unilever has announced an agreement to buy US-based personal care brand Dr Squatch for an undisclosed sum from growth equity firm Summit Partners. The deal should complete later this year. The company said the “complementary acquisition marks another step in expanding Unilever’s portfolio towards premium and high-growth spaces”. The retail and DTC brand is built

Vietnamese specialist in plastic-free, recyclable and biodegradable insole foams, Cirql aims to enhance its presence in the European market. To this end, a partnership has just been signed with Italy’s Frasson, a specialist in injection molding and supercritical foam for footwear. Cirql “This partnership is an important step for Cirql in our expansion into the

Balzac Paris has entered a new creative phase with the arrival of Kim Coiffier as style director. Having worked for houses such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Saint Laurent, the stylist, who has been working as a consultant for fashion and beauty brands since 2019, is supporting Balzac Paris’ move upmarket, without calling into question

By Bloomberg Published June 24, 2025 Claire’s Stores Inc. is exploring a sale as the jewelry retailer faces mounting competition and higher import costs from US tariffs. Claire’s Bankers at Houlihan Lokey Inc. are leading the search for potential buyers of part or all of Claire’s, which includes store networks in North America as well

Juicy Couture is expanding in the beauty space with the launch of a new line of cruelty-free haircare, bath, nail, and cosmetic products. Juicy Couture expands beauty offeringswith new cruelty-free collection. – Juicy Couture The expansion comes through a licensing partnership between Centric Brands and Authentic Brands Group, which owns Juicy Couture. Under the agreement,

At a time when the luxury goods market is in turmoil, being able to count on an efficient and impeccable production chain is becoming essential for the major luxury groups. LVMH has recognized this and has created the position of industrial and crafts director, entrusted to Ludovic Pauchard. Trained as an engineer, Pauchard, who has

New Zealand-based wellness and skincare brand Mānuka Health has launched at The Detox Market and Violet Grey, both in-store and online. Mānuka Health expands into Violet Grey and The Detox Market. – Mānuka Health The curated launch assortment includes the brand’s core Mānuka Honey 400+ and 800+, Propolis Immunity Elixir Shots, and its Eternal Renewal

By Bloomberg Published June 24, 2025 A man wanted by Interpol pleaded guilty Monday to stealing $260,000 in diamonds from Tiffany & Co. and Cartier last year through a series of “sleight-of-hand” tricks. Bloomberg Yaorong Wan, 50, admitted switching a diamond ring worth $225,000 for a fake one and then walking out of Tiffany’s flagship