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Bogart reports first-half sales decline of 9.1%

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published August 26, 2025 Bogart, the French beauty group behind brands like Carven and Jacques Bogart, reported sales of €121.9 million for the first half of 2025—a 9.1% decline compared to the same period last year. On a like-for-like basis, revenue dropped 8.6%. The downturn reflects ongoing economic challenges and […]

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US ‘shapewear disruptor’ Shapermint launches online in the UK

Published August 26, 2025 Claiming over 12 million customers worldwide, US “shapewear disruptor” Shapermint is planning to build on that number with its launch of its dedicated UK web store.  Founded in 2018, the brand says it has become one of North America’s fastest-growing intimate apparel names following “major retail success” with Walmart and Amazon.

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Australia’s Cotton On to launch in UK this autumn

Published August 26, 2025 Australia-based fashion/lifestyle retailer Cotton On is launching its childrenswear brand Cotton On Kids online in the UK this autumn. Claiming to have become Australia’s largest global fashion brand since opening its online store in 2021, the brand’s proposed UK launch “follows strong growth [in our] local market” for its offer across

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Revolution Beauty says fundraising a success, CEO steps down as co-founder returns

Published August 26, 2025 After announcing this month that it was no longer for sale, Revolution Beauty on Tuesday updated on its fundraising and the changes being made at the top that sees its co-founder returning to the helm. Revolution Beauty The company said the Retail Offer (part of its fundraising by issuing new shares

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New Look sale expected next year as bankers are appointed – report

Published August 26, 2025 New Look’s owners have take a step forward in their plan to sell the fashion retail business with investment firms Alcentra and Brait having chosen Rothschild to run a strategic review. They’ve controlled the chain since 2020 and Sky News reported that the review “is expected to see the company change

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Munich Fabric Start brings all trade show formats to the MOC

Published August 26, 2025 All under one roof: Munich Fabric Start is in the gearing up for its next edition from September 2 to 3. 600 international exhibitors will present their latest products for fall/winter 2026/27 at the Munich fabric fair with around 1,200 collections. 600 international exhibitors present their new products for fall/winter 2026/27

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Victoria Beckham hails positive 2024 results, says 2025 is stronger too

Published August 26, 2025 Victoria Beckham on Tuesday reported “another year of strong sales growth in fashion and beauty”. The company — Victoria Beckham Holdings Ltd — to give it its official name, said 2024 saw total revenues up 26% to £112.7 million with positive EBITDA of £2.2 million, up 23%. And EBITDA excluding the

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Tommy Hilfiger launches “The Hilfiger Racing Club” campaign with Nicholas Hoult and Claudia Schiffer

Published August 26, 2025 PVH Corp brand Tommy Hilfiger launched its fall 2025 campaign with actor Nicholas Hoult and supermodel Claudia Schiffer on August 26. “The Hilfiger Racing Club” mixes luxury motorsport nostalgia with a reinvention of classic prep, shot by Glen Luchford. Nicholas Hoult and Claudia Schiffer for Tommy Hilfiger – Tommy Hilfiger This

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Manchester Fashion Week returns next month with ‘ambitious’ events programme

Published August 25, 2025 The countdown to Manchester Fashion Week has begun with its organisers introducing an “ambitious” public-facing line-up that will mark the city’s decade-long absence from hosting the event. An “ambitious” three-day (9-11 September), eco-based programme will feature “international sustainability experts, pioneering tech innovators, and breakthrough designers committed to fashion’s circular future”. Headline

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55% of UK consumers use AI chatbots to help them when e-shopping

Published August 25, 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots “are transforming the way people browse, compare, and make purchasing decisions online”, with 55% of British consumers now using AI tools to shop, according to new report.  Shutterstock A study of 1,046 UK shoppers by e-commerce marketing platform Omnisend also showed 34% of those surveyed said  they

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