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Veja to open first London store

Veja to open first London store

Fashion footwear retailer Veja is to open its first London store next week (25 April) on Monmouth Street, becoming its sixth banner worldwide. 
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Dr Martens sues Temu over Google search results

Dr Martens sues Temu over Google search results

​Footwear brand Dr Martens is suing online retailer Temu, alleging it's manipulating Google searches so that lookalike products appear above its own brands.
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Superdry prepares to publish restructuring plan, Sky News reports

Superdry prepares to publish restructuring plan, Sky News reports

Struggling British fashion chain Superdry is in the advanced stages of preparing a restructuring plan that is expected to launch in the coming days, the company said on Monday.
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Primark lowers prices on kidswear spring/summer essentials

Primark lowers prices on kidswear spring/summer essentials

Value fashion and lifestyle retail giant Primark has cut prices across selected kidswear holiday essentials (swimwear to babywear) in its SS24 offer.
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Valentino new London flagship debuts on Sloane Street

Valentino new London flagship debuts on Sloane Street

​Valentino has opened the doors of a major new flagship on upscale Sloane Street in London, which it said continues the label’s “evolution towards a more intimate, design-led retail dimension”.
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Represent signs for Wardour Street flagship, its first UK store

Represent signs for Wardour Street flagship, its first UK store

​High-end men’s streetwear label Represent has signed up for a new London flagship, taking space at landlord GPE’s 135/141 Wardour Street property.
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Havaianas parent Alpargatas appoints new president for Europe

Havaianas parent Alpargatas appoints new president for Europe

The Brazilian footwear conglomerate has appointed Harm van de Camp as the new leader for its European market. The executive brings two decades of experience in the sector, including a significant tenure at Nike.
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Joules launches series of live shopping events

Joules launches series of live shopping events

​Joules has gone back to its roots by hosting the first in a series of live digital shopping events, debuting across the UK Thursday (11 April).
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Scamp & Dude reports market-beating growth

Scamp & Dude reports market-beating growth

​“Feel-good and purposeful” fashion brand Scamp & Dude said it has been bucking the trend of the tough market with 32% sales growth in the past year.
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JCA students get to grips with commerce in Gallery and e-tail launch

JCA students get to grips with commerce in Gallery and e-tail launch

​Professor Jimmy Choo’s JCA | London Fashion Academy has announced the opening of the JCA Gallery, a showcase of the talent of its learners.
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Embattled Esprit announces 'potential investor' to boost Europe business

Embattled Esprit announces 'potential investor' to boost Europe business

Esprit Holdings has released some good news and has said “the company has been in discussions with interested third parties and recently received an oral indication from a potential investor” for a possible link-up.
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Now Ted Baker's US partner is said to be eyeing UK and Europe ops

Now Ted Baker's US partner is said to be eyeing UK and Europe ops

​Shortly after news that Next and Frasers Group may be interested in Ted Baker’s UK and Europe retail assets, it has emerged that the brand’s US partner could also be looking at them.
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Robert Pattinson stars in latest Dior campaign

Robert Pattinson stars in latest Dior campaign

​British and Irish actors are a popular pick for menswear campaigns at present, especially when brands are promoting the lines that form the essence of what the label is all about.
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Frasers Group to acquire Dutch chain Twin Sport as it targets EMEA growth

Frasers Group to acquire Dutch chain Twin Sport as it targets EMEA growth

​Frasers Group continues to make acquisitions with the firm that may be best known for its huge UK operations also growing internationally and looking across the channel at Europe. 
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BFC rethinks June's London Fashion Week with all-new cultural concept

BFC rethinks June's London Fashion Week with all-new cultural concept

The British Fashion Council has unveiled a new concept for the June edition of London Fashion Week with a variety of events in addition to the mainstay catwalk shows and an aim to “ignite a cultural moment”.
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Frasers Group to open two Sports Direct stores in London's Westfield malls

Frasers Group to open two Sports Direct stores in London's Westfield malls

Frasers Group’s major retail banner Sports Direct is in growth mode again, planning stores for both of Westfield’s London shopping centres next year. They’ll be the second and third locations in the capital.
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