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- Gymshark to open on New York’s Bond Streetby Nigel TAYLOR on 18 February 2025
Gymshark is going big in the Big Apple. The UK fitness/sportswear brand has announced the long-awaited location of its first North American flagship store – 11 Bond Street, New York.
- Goodbye Debenhams: Landsec gets planning permission for new Cardiff green city squareby Nigel TAYLOR on 18 February 2025
Landsec has secured planning permission to transform Cardiff’s former Debenhams into a “dynamic” 102,000 sq ft city square.
- New De Beers campaign features British supermodel Adwoa Aboahby Nigel TAYLOR on 18 February 2025
With a refreshed brand identity, 137-year-old DeBeers is marking a new chapter for the luxury diamond jewellery brand with a 2025 campaign that comes with a very British feel.
- Regatta rows to a record-breaking 2024by Nigel TAYLOR on 18 February 2025
How much product did you sell in 2024? Regatta Group notched up 23 million — nearly one product sold every second — so no wonder the UK outdoor retailer completed a “record-breaking” performance last year.
- Shein executive seeks to reassure investors after Trump crackdown on low-value importson 18 February 2025
Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s executive chairman Donald Tang told investors in a letter on Monday that “growth remains strong” despite the US ending duty-free treatment of low-value ecommerce packages from China.
- Italian fashion group OTB reports big drop in 2024 operating profiton 18 February 2025
Operating profit at Italian fashion company OTB, which owns brands such as Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni and Jil Sander, shrank last year, while turnover declined 4% at constant exchange rates to 1.8 billion euros.
- Adidas Originals teams up with Smiley for first timeby Sandra Halliday on 18 February 2025
Adidas is linking with Smiley this month with product drops — including the Adidas Originals and Smiley Originals collection for adults, and Adidas Originals and SmileyWorld for kids. There’s also a kids’ sport line.
- Diane von Furstenberg inks key Europe exclusivity deal with Zalandoby Sandra Halliday on 18 February 2025
Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) and Zalando have announced a key partnership for the German e-tail giant to become DVF’s exclusive retailer in Europe.
- Ex-British Vogue Editor Enninful launches global media companyby Sandra Halliday on 18 February 2025
Former British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful has announced the launch of EE72, a global media and entertainment company.
- Antler launches clothing collection for first timeby Sandra Halliday on 18 February 2025
Antler continues to reinvent itself post-pandemic and the latest move from the premium luggage specialist is its very first move into the clothing category.
- Selfridges enhances loyalty scheme to reward time spent in-storeby Sandra Halliday on 18 February 2025
Retailers and brands are always trying to think of new ways to enhance their loyalty programs and for Selfridges, the latest enhancement is that it’s decided to reward… time spent in its stores.
- Pull&Bear expands BFC Newgen project with two exclusive capsules at Selfridgesby Rocío ALONSO LOPEZ on 17 February 2025
Pull&Bear’s initiative, developed in collaboration with the British Fashion Council, continues to evolve with the launch of two exclusive collections by designers Chet Lo and Johanna Parv, now available at Selfridges.
- The Ordinary enters China via Sephoraby Benjamin Fitzgerald on 17 February 2025
Affordable skincare brand The Ordinary has entered the Chinese market through an exclusive partnership with LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora.
- Perfect Moment sales contract on finished Hugo Boss collab, swings to lossby Benjamin Fitzgerald on 17 February 2025
Perfect Moment said third-quarter revenue declined 8% to $11.7 million, largely due to a decrease in collaboration revenue partially offset by an increase in retail net revenue.
- Huda Beauty sells ownership in Kayaliby Jennifer Braun on 17 February 2025
Huda Beauty announced on Monday the sale of its ownership in Kayali, the fragrance brand founded by sisters Huda and Mona Kattan in 2018.
- Urban Revivo to open first U.S. flagship in SoHoby Jennifer Braun on 17 February 2025
Global fashion brand Urban Revivo is set to make its U.S. retail debut with the opening of its first American store in the heart of SoHo, on February 28, at 515 Broadway.
- Petra Diamonds appoints two CEOs as it battles widening losseson 17 February 2025
Petra Diamonds on Monday said it has appointed joint CEOs to replace Richard Duffy, who has resigned “by mutual agreement and with immediate effect” amid a wider loss of $69 million for the half-year to December 2024.
- LVMH Prize 2025 reveals shortlist of 20 semi-finalistsby Dominique Muret on 17 February 2025
The luxury giant has picked 20 names from 15 countries, including Paris Fashion Week labels Alainpaul and Zomer, out of over 2,300 applicants for its fashion competition’s semi-final, scheduled in Paris on March 5-6.
- Epson launches temporary Textile Academy in new Leicestershire Innovation Centreby Nigel TAYLOR on 17 February 2025
Global tech firm Epson celebrated opening its new Leicestershire Innovation Centre by launching its first-ever Textile Academy “to inspire young people to contribute to a better, more eco-friendly textile industry”.
- Aston Villa to open ‘one of a kind’ store at Bullring in Mayby Nigel TAYLOR on 17 February 2025
Aston Villa Football Club, the Midlands-based Premiership team, is to open a “one-of-a-kind retail experience” store at the nearby Birmingham Bullring mall, set to open as the season comes to a close in May.
- Norwich, Nottingham, Manchester top UK league table for thrift shopping options – reportby Nigel TAYLOR on 17 February 2025
For UK retailers targeting thrifty shoppers, it looks like Norwich, Nottingham and Manchester take some beating. Norwich ranks as the best city for thrift shopping with four charity shops a square mile, or 60 in total.
- Gucci’s India manager Nader Wassel exits businessby Isabelle Crossley on 17 February 2025
Luxury fashion brand Gucci’s India manager Nader Wassel is exiting the business as its parent company Kering implements restructuring operations.
- M&S makes three hires to boost international ops, including key commercial execby Nigel TAYLOR on 17 February 2025
With M&S targeting growth abroad, the UK retail giant has strengthened its global leadership team with three new senior appointments “to reset its International business”.
- Longchamp records 20% growth in 2024by Sarah Ahssen on 17 February 2025
French independent leather goods label Longchamp has reported a revenue growth of 20% for fiscal 2024, notably driven by its performance in Europe and the USA.
- Asics records worldwide revenue growth in 2024by Marion Deslandes on 17 February 2025
The Japanese sporting goods group achieved a global growth of 13% last year, also thanks to a solid 12.8% revenue increase in Europe, where it topped the €1 billion mark for the first time.
- AllSaints opens bigger, more prominent Bullring storeby Nigel TAYLOR on 17 February 2025
Fashion brand AllSaints has opened an expanded replacement flagship store at Birmingham’s Bullring, spanning 3,207 sq ft across two floors, located on the upper level of the Hammerson-operated mall.
- Superdry and Brand Collective extend label’s Australia dealby Nigel TAYLOR on 17 February 2025
Global fashion brand Superdry has “solidified its commitment to Australia”, extending its licensing partnership with retail giant Brand Collective for an extra 12 years “with a multi-million-dollar royalty value”.
- Nobody’s Child opens first store outside London in St Albansby Nigel TAYLOR on 17 February 2025
UK fashion brand Nobody’s Child has ventured outside of London for the first time to open its debut regional standalone store in St Albans, Hertfordshire, with the 1,000 sq ft unit opening this week.
- Pandora, Swarovski ‘most prominent’ jewellery brands in UK based on search databy Sandra Halliday on 17 February 2025
A new study of search data shows that premium jewellery brands Pandora and Swarovski are the two “most prominent” jewellery names in Britain, easily beating the world’s top luxury names.
- New Speedo campaign encourages swimming as boost to wider fitness goalsby Sandra Halliday on 17 February 2025
Swim giant Speedo has unveiled a new campaign to boost sales and engagement with the tagline ‘Less Gym, More Swim’. The campaign initiative provides “professionally curated fitness drills and inspirational content”.