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by bsantamaria@fashionnetwork.com ( Barbara Santamaria) on 22/07/2019 at 10:42

As many as 150 firefighters and 20 fire engines were battling a major blaze at The Mall in Walthamstow on Monday morning after a fire broke out at approximately 7:40am. […]

on 22/07/2019 at 10:27

H&M has joined forces with the Chinese designer Angel Chen for its latest high-end fashion collaboration.The Swedish fashion giant will roll out a 45-piece capsule collection designed by the creative this September. […]

on 22/07/2019 at 10:21

Perfect Corp. is making its signature ‘YouCam' beauty app available to small and medium businesses. The move will allow online shoppers try on product virtually, using YouCam Makeup's  facial recognition engine. […]

by bsantamaria@fashionnetwork.com ( Barbara Santamaria) on 22/07/2019 at 10:06

Marks & Spencer has poached Harriet Hounsell from McDonald’s to be its new human resources director as part of efforts to overhaul the corporate culture and unlock growth. […]

by bsantamaria@fashionnetwork.com ( Barbara Santamaria) on 22/07/2019 at 09:39

Womenswear fashion brand Bonmarché is set to cease trading on the London Stock Exchange from the start of August following its takeover by Philip Day’s Spectre Holdings earlier this month. […]

by bfitzgerald@fashionnetwork.com ( Benjamin Fitzgerald) on 22/07/2019 at 05:38

U.S. luxury brand Ralph Lauren Corp. announced on Friday the departure of Valérie Hermann from her role as president of global brands, effective September 30. Her successor has not been named. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 22/07/2019 at 05:36

Bidding for Jack Wills is getting under way with reports saying six interested parties are in the race. They’re said to include the UK’s two most acquisitive retail tycoons, Mike Ashley and Philip Day.&nbs […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 22/07/2019 at 05:26

After Superdry's co-founder made a comeback this year, it's now the turn of Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin to plot a comeback at his company, according to a report at the weekend. […]

by alereverend@fashionnetwork.com ( Anaïs Lerévérend) on 22/07/2019 at 00:24

Parisian trade show Who’s Next will see some new additions at its upcoming edition from September 6 to 9, including the launch of the fashion event 'Impact' and a partnership with Eurovet for resort wear.&nbs […]

on 21/07/2019 at 10:26

It does not usually make it into the spotlight but the humble back is always there, yet almost never seen in fashion images, forgotten amid the focus on the front and faces. […]

on 21/07/2019 at 10:25

The Brooklyn Museum in New York is staging the first big Pierre Cardin retrospective in decades in an effort to help refresh a once-bold image that had faded a bit over the years. […]

by rdriver@fashionnetwork.com ( Robin Driver) on 19/07/2019 at 20:00

As AR plays an increasingly important role in e-tail, Perfect Corporation has announced the launch of YouCam for Web, a self-service subscription solution allowing businesses to integrate AI and AR into their websites. […]

by egracia@fashionnetwork.com ( Eva Gracia Morales) on 19/07/2019 at 15:25

The Spanish fashion group has signed an agreement to refinance its syndicated loan and ensure its new long-term financing plan, in a move it hopes will consolidate future growth. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 19/07/2019 at 15:11

Bluegem Capital has exited its Liberty London stake with the sale of a majority holding in the business that has valued the entire company at around £300 million.&nbs […]

on 19/07/2019 at 13:20

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid will hold its next summer edition, in 2020, from June 23-28 instead of in July, a date change that was agreed with the designers.&nbs […]

by lauragalbiati.pr@gmail.com ( Laura Galbiati) on 19/07/2019 at 13:19

From September, the Italian womenswear label will offer its store customers the opportunity to hire luxury clothes at prices between €40 and €90 for four days. […]

on 19/07/2019 at 12:37

Tom Ford is getting into the skincare game this summer. Tom Ford is getting into the skincare game this summer. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 19/07/2019 at 12:06

French Connection has just opened a new retail studio space in London's West End with the concept store offering a range of fashion and non-fashion categories plus an innovative, experiential vibe. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 19/07/2019 at 11:25

Sports Direct is moving ahead with its plan for an upscale department store chain called Frasers and is seeking out high-end restaurant tenants to add to the appeal of the concept. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 19/07/2019 at 10:55

The UK beauty sector is responsible for a bigger contribution to Britain’s GDP than the car manufacturing industry and last year made a £14.2bn direct gross value added contribution, a new study shows. […]

by oguyot@fashionnetwork.com ( Olivier Guyot) on 19/07/2019 at 10:36

The Japanese sports brand, until now structurally integrated within the Asics group, has set up its own organisation, introducing fresh lines and soaring to new heights with collaborations like the one with Givenchy. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 19/07/2019 at 10:01

​Unilever’s Pond’s skincare brand is diving into artificial intelligence and has launched an AI chat tool that’s claimed to be able to match skincare products to customers’ needs more consistently than dermatologists. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 19/07/2019 at 09:27

Europe's key e-tail markets, the UK, France and Germany, will see slower growth as their sectors mature, but they remain dominant, a new report shows. And m-commerce will continue its rise. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 19/07/2019 at 08:10

​Debenhams’ claim that it now has the set-up and cash to push forward with its recovery plan may come with a few caveats on news that the retailer could be seeking a £50 million cash buffer before the end of the year. […]

by shalliday@fashionnetwork.com ( Sandra Halliday) on 19/07/2019 at 07:35

Pat McGrath Labs is continuing its expansion drive and the latest push in this programme is the launch of its long-awaited Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection The System. […]

by glacombe@fashionnetwork.com ( Gabriella LACOMBE) on 19/07/2019 at 02:05

Saks Fifth Avenue has opened one of the largest luxury men's shoe destinations in the country, as part of the continued 'grand renovation' of its New York City flagship, at 611 Fifth Avenue at 50th Street. […]

on 19/07/2019 at 01:57

Fragrance and flavour maker Givaudan said it was on track to deliver on its 2020 guidance after net profit rose 2.3% in the first half of 2019, with recent acquisitions boosting growth across its product segments. […]

on 19/07/2019 at 01:47

J.C. Penney Co Inc has hired advisers to explore debt restructuring options that would buy more time for the money-losing U.S. retailer to forge a turnaround, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. […]

by rdriver@fashionnetwork.com ( Robin Driver) on 19/07/2019 at 00:14

The American womenswear retail group announced on Thursday that it has implemented a new, more streamlined organizational structure, revealing a string of leadership appointments associated with the move. […]

by rdriver@fashionnetwork.com ( Robin Driver) on 18/07/2019 at 23:04

According to a recent report from The NPD Group, U.S. apparel retail is set for a resurgence in the next two years, with categories such as sweats, swimwear, sleepwear and dresses driving sales growth. […]