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Retailer says UK lipstick sales boom as lockdown is eased
It’s been a tough year for make-up sales, and lipstick in particular, as lockdowns and mask-wearing have pushed this former must-have item much lower on consumers’ priority lists. But times are changing.
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Uniqlo monthly sales surge, unveils latest Marimekko link-up
Same-store sales at Uniqlo’s Japanese stores and webstore surged by as much as 84.5% year-on-year in April while its total sales rose 92.1%.
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Hollister launches new Social Tourist brand in collaboration with D’Amelio sisters
The Abercrombie & Fitch-owned fashion retailer has announced the launch of Social Tourist, a new brand inspired by the digital world in which Gen Z lives and socializes.
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Sally Beauty posts 6% sales rise in Q2
The professional beauty supplies seller announced second-quarter sales of $926.3 million on Thursday, an increase of 6.3% from $871.0 million in the prior-year period, despite ongoing disruptions related to Covid-19.
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Trade shows
Italy's White trade show confirms June, September dates
The Milan fashion and accessories show will return in phygital format with the WSM event on June 19-21, and is set to welcome back its participants in person on September 23-26 in the city’s Tortona Fashion District.
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Barcelona Bridal Week cancels next edition
The trade event dedicated to the wedding world, organized by Fira de Barcelona, has cancelled its June edition due to the travel restrictions affecting 75% of its participants. The event may be held later in the year.
Fashion
Trade shows
Scoop x Pure combo show to happen in September, with menswear added in
Trade show organisers are continuing to reschedule key shows and Hyve Group has announced that it will stage Scoop X Pure and sourcing show Pure Origin at the Old Truman Brewery in London on September 7-9.
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Trade shows
Pitti Immagine Uomo scores substantial rise in buyer traffic, as trade fair mulls July physical fair
Pitti Immagine Uomo, the second digital-only version of the famed menswear trade salon, on Monday revealed a substantial rise in buyer traffic online, as the salon revealed it may still stage a physical event in July.
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