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R.M. Williams opens refurbished Melbourne store
Luxury bootmaker R.M.Williams has opened the doors to its Melbourne Central store, unveiling a full refurbishment that serves as an immersive and creative experience for shoppers.
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Wethenew acquires assets from bankrupt competitor Kikikickz
The French platform specialising in the resale of vintage sneakers is taking over the assets (websites and customer portfolio) of its competitor. It has also embarked on a general repositioning.
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MandM appoints Brandnation for integrated consumer PR/digital PR programme
On the back of a winning pitch, Brandnation has been appointed to deliver an integrated consumer PR and digital PR programme for online retailer MandM.
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Puma compostable sneaker goes on sale
Puma is launching a commercial version of its experimental Re:Suede sneaker after a two-year project that showed it was able to successfully turn the shoe into compost under tailor-made industrial conditions.
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Vivienne Westwood's own clothing to be auctioned in June
Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe is going up for auction in London, including ballgowns, tweed suits and more.
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Former Gucci CEO joins board of Taylor Swift-favored Golden Goose
Former Gucci Chief Executive Officer Marco Bizzarri has been appointed to the board of directors of Golden Goose
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Golden Goose's net revenues up 12% in first quarter
Italy's Golden Goose said on Tuesday its net revenues rose 12% at constant exchange rates in the first quarter while maintaining "strong margins".
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THG results show beauty surge, but Ingenuity's internal revenue drops
THG’s Q1 saw sales growth accelerating from 1.1% at the end of last year to 4.5% this time. And it said it saw a “standout performance” in THG Beauty, with an 11.1% rise at constant currency, compared to just 2.6% in Q4.
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Primark on a roll as UK, Europe and US all stay strong
Primark's owner announced its interim results on Tuesday with the 24 weeks to the beginning of March showing that the chain is continuing to prosper and its baby steps into digital are paying off.
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JD Sports agrees to buy Hibbett for $1bn+
The JD Sports Fashion acquisition spree is showing no signs of slowing down with the company on Tuesday announcing the proposed acquisition of Hibbett Inc, the American stock exchange-listed retail peer.
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Central's search for new Selfridges partner goes on, reportedly in talks with possible buyers
Middle Eastern and Chinese investors are reportedly eyeing a Selfridges stake as Thailand-based Central Group continues to seek an owner-partner to replace failed co-owner Signa.
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News analysis: could troubled Dr Martens be taken over as potential buyers circle?
Dr Martens is heavily focused on its recovery, but that turnaround may not happen under its current ownership structure with a report saying it’s being eyed for a takeover by a number of major non-UK firms.
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TikTok announces Preowned Luxury category, UK's 'big 5' resellers sign up
TikTok Shop has just launched a Preowned Luxury category in the UK and US, which it said will “enable the community to browse and purchase authentic luxury fashion without ever having to leave TikTok”.
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Express and WHP-led consortium in sale deal, all UpWest stores to close
Crisis-hit American retailer Express Inc said on Monday that it has received a non-binding letter of intent for the potential sale of a substantial majority of the company’s retail stores and operations”.
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Tod’s triumphs with Art of Craftmanship in Venice
Few brands are as attached to the concept of craft as Tod’s whose creative collaboration, The Art of Craftmanship – A Project by Venetian Masters, opened with panache on Friday night.
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American Golf maintains UK market share as Oddy-inspired results improve
A strategic business “reset” has helped UK-based American Golf improve its fiscal scorecard.
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