Lifestyle label Burlington appointed 1771 Group to look after the company’s distribution in UK and Ireland. Following the acquisition by Falke in April 2009, 1771 Group will distribute the women’s and men’s legwear segments and men’s ‘White Label’ and ‘Black Label’ knitwear. Located in the centre of London’s West-End, Burlington will be on show in…
Read moreM&S Christmas trading disappoints investors
Marks & Spencer on Wednesday announced a 6.8 per cent fall in the company’s share price. M&S reported slight UK sales growth, from stores open at least a year, of 0.8 per cent in the 13 weeks to December 26. That was less than the consensus of analysts’ forecasts of a 1.2 per cent increase….
Read moreSustainable design
In association with Puma.Safe, the Design Museum is showcasing ‘Sustainable Futures’ from 31 st March – 5th September. This exhibition features design projects that explore issues associated with sustainability. Portrayed through a selection of directional design, the exhibition focusing on how design can lead the way and make a positive contribution towards a more sustainable…
Read moreBrits head to Paris
To give the selling season a final push, over 200 UK brands are heading to Paris for the trade fairs. Supported by the export team at the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), they put a map together that pinpoints who is showing where. It offers international buyers and media a clear overview in which…
Read moreNew store solutions for New Look
In order to make returning goods, ordering online or other cross-channel combinations easier, New Look signed a contract with BT to implement its Store 6 EpoS solution. The fast-fashion retailer will be working with the system across its UK and international outlets. The two companies have been working together over 10 years, and the system…
Read moreAntonio Marsocci – Think Positive
Originally from Pisa, Tuscany, Antonio Marsocci has lived in London since 1996. He spent his early working years combining his love of retail with his successful leadership skills at Giorgio Armani, Kenzo and Trussardi, and then moved on to work as Head of Retail, first for Matches Group and then Habitat. Antonio has now branched…
Read moreUK consumers fall in love with the Christmas jumper
Christmas jumpers, once only thought stylish by knitting-needle wielding grannies, are enjoying a renaissance in Britain after being adopted as a festive fashion statement by young revellers. Responding to soaring demand for the colourful and eccentric creations, vintage clothing group Beyond Retro has opened a temporary store selling only Christmas jumpers in London’s trendy Old…
Read moreNike sues former senior shoe designers
Sportswear giant Nike has filed a lawsuit against three of its former senior shoe designers, accusing them of stealing the company’s commercial secrets and joining German rival Adidas, which announced in September that the new staff members – Denis Dekovic, Marc Dolce and Mark Miner – would lead its new urban footwear design studio in…
Read moreStella Jean electrifies Milan Fashion Week
She’s electrified Milan fashion week with her bold Caribbean-influenced designs, but Stella Jean is not trying to break into Italy’s magic circle of exclusive brands, she wants to transform the industry. The 34-year old, born to a Haitian mother and Italian father, unveiled her Himalayas-themed autumn/winter 2015 collection Wednesday in a fresco-lined hall to riotous…
Read moreBrits to spend 14.95 billion pounds via mobile devices in 2015
British consumers are set to spend 14.95 billion pounds via mobile devices this year, according to new research by RetailMeNot. The research reveals that m-commerce transactions will increase by 77.8 percent in 2015, up from 8.41 billion pounds in 2014, meaning that more than a quarter of all online transactions will be completed through mobile…
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