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A 14-year gap in an important collaboration requires a statement launch. Which is why Umbro’s regroup with designer Aitor Throup is being hailed by the UK sportswear brand as “revolutionary”. It isn’t happening until next April but it will be “cutting-edge” with their third association “seek[ing] to challenge and disrupt conventional football training apparel through […]

Translated by Nicola Mira Published June 17, 2025 ReFashion, a French eco-platform connecting operators in the textiles and footwear recycling sectors, has surveyed over 10,000 retailers and importers to chart the evolution of the textiles, home linen and footwear market in France. The survey found that the number of items sold to consumers started to

There’s a big new promotion coming to the ASOS management team. The digital fashion retail giant on Tuesday (17 June) announced the “strategic leadership transition” with Aaron Izzard moving up to chief financial officer and executive director, effective 1 July, from director of group finance.  He succeeds Dave Murray who will be stepping down as

Warpaint London continues to deliver colourful results with the specialist cosmetics supplier (think W7, Technic, Skin & Tan, Super Facialist, Dirty Works and Fish Soho brands) talking of “robust” trading and “significantly higher” margins. Warpaint London The good news was delivered ahead of Tuesday morning’s (17 June) AGM, although not everyone was impressed as its

The long-discussed, legislated-for, rejected and relaunched pedestrianisation of London’s Oxford Street will happen and will even be more extensive than originally suggested, according to the prime mover in the plan, the Mayor of London.  Photo: Pixabay/Public domain While the entire street won’t be closed to traffic, Sir Sadiq Khan is pressing ahead with the plan

McQueen is this month diving deep into retail as entertainment with McQueen Reverb live listening sessions at 27 Old Bond Street, the label’s flagship store. McQueen There have been two sessions so far with two more to come and the programme bringing together a diverse array of musicians, talents, and curators selected by the brand’s

Luxury accessories brand Aspinal of London has announced a new talent collaboration with Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer who step forward as the label’s new brand ambassadors.  Aspinal of London It said the partnership “marks a significant and celebratory moment for Aspinal: a creative relationship grounded in shared values, Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia

As many as two-thirds of UK consumers prefer to shop in physical stores rather than online, but online remains key as most of us do shop there and we get our inspiration there too — a quarter of us find inspiration for our wardrobes entirely on social media, influenced by platforms such as Instagram and TikTok

The restructuring plan at value chain Poundland will see hundreds of its shops switching to paying no rent at all – if the plan is approved by the High Court. Photo: Sandra Halliday That’s according to sky News, which said that new owner Gordon Brothers will halt rent payments at hundreds of shops assuming court

Harvey Nichols beauty director Clare Horner has exited the luxury fashion and beauty-focused department store after a four-and-a-half-year tenure with Lucy McPhail replacing her. McPhail joined this month as executive buying and merchandising director and steps into her new role with immediate effect. She’s held senior positions at Threads Styling, Liberty, and Harrods and has