Fashion technology start-up Metail has secured a £10m investment from a Hong Kong apparel manufacturer.
Savile Row tailor Huntsman has moved into a larger, permanent New York pied-à-terre just over a year after taking a residency in the city (its first ever outside of the UK) due to increased demand from its US customer base.
British luxury house Mulberry has signed a 50:50 joint venture agreement with Onward Global Fashion Co, Limited (OGF) to operate its business in Japan.
Collaborative workspace WeWork has unveiled a series of free events for entrepreneurs this summer, which includes talks featuring fashion designer Henry Holland and Jamal Edwards, founder of SB.TV.
Converse is set to open its first UK store at the London Designer Outlet at Wembley Park.
Premium fashion and lifestyle brand Joules has purchased the freehold of 30,000 sq ft premises in Market Harborough, which it is set to transform into its new HQ.
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Primark forges ahead with 13% sales increase and store expansion
Primark sales were up 13% in the year to date (the 40 weeks to 24 June) said parent company Associated British Foods in a trading update.
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Rockins launches pop-up at Selfridges
Rockins has launched a pop-up at Selfridges as part of the department store’s summer Music Matters initiative.
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Sarah Curran leaves Shop Direct’s Very Exclusive
Sarah Curran, managing director of Shop Direct’s premium fashion arm Very Exclusive, has left the business.
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Online retailer Joe Browns chooses Meadowhall for first store
Online retailer Joe Browns has chosen Sheffield shopping destination Meadowhall as the location of its first physical store.