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Gap and Palace link up for 90s style and skate culture collab
American clothing giant Gap is partnering with London-based skate/streetwear label Palace to release a pretty big heritage-based collection of adult and kids’ apparel.
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UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report
The UK luxury sector is now worth £81 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 450,000 jobs, according to a new report by British luxury body Walpole.
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M&S now has new deadline for Marble Arch plans, is close to HSBC deal for 'superapp'
After winning its court case against the government’s refusal to allow it to redevelop its Marble Arch flagship in London, retail giant M&S now has three weeks to formally resubmit its plans for the building.
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Wolverine's Sweaty Betty and Merrell in first-ever collab
Owned by Wolverine World Wide since 2021, UK activewear brand Sweaty Betty has announced a collaboration with fellow Wolverine label Merrell.
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Hibbett annual sales inch forward on steady end of year
Hibbett announced on Friday sales for the full-year increased 1.2% to $1.73 billion, coinciding with a sales uptick for the fourth quarter ending February 3.
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JD Sports works with Wingstop on YouTube content series
JD Sports has formed an interesting content partnership that showcases the brand on YouTube in an unusual way.
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Dick's Sporting Goods posts record-breaking Q4 sales
U.S. retailer Dick's Sporting Goods said total revenues reached $3.876 billion for the fourth quarter, ended February 3, 2024, up 7.8% compared to the same period last year.
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Benetton links with Refined Networks to target UK growth
Benetton is targeting the UK with an online sales push and has partnered with tech and logistics solutions provider Refined Networks to help it.
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John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise
John Lewis is one of the most closely watched retail giants in the UK at the moment, mainly because of its many problems in recent years. But at least its annual results managed to show it returning to profit.
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Morris & Co x Hoff sneaker launch deepens Spanish brand's UK appeal
Fast-expanding Spanish sneaker brand Hoff is aiming to deepen its connection with the UK market and has just unveiled a new collaboration with one of Britain’s best known heritage names.
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Under Armour reappoints founder Kevin Plank to CEO role
Under Armour announced on Wednesday the reappointment of founder Kevin Plank to the role of president and chief executive officer, effective April 1.
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Lululemon is 2024's top luxury sports brand: Genting Casino
Lululemon is the world’s most popular luxury sports brand, according to a new study by Genting Casino, which delved into Google search data and social media numbers.
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Barbara Martin Coppola’s Decathlon unveils new logo and slogan
Decathlon’s CEO Barbara Martin Coppola presented the French sports retailer’s new features on Tuesday in Paris: the new Orbit logo, a revamped website and store concept, and a fresh focus on 12 product categories.
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Adidas boss says meeting with Ye after Superbowl not planned
Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden did not discuss business with rapper Ye when they met after the Superbowl last month, he said on Wednesday, after a post on Instagram by Ye, previously known as Kanye West, sparked speculation.
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Adidas posts first loss in 30 years and warns on US
German sportswear giant Adidas posted its first annual loss in more than 30 years on Wednesday and warned sales in North America would fall again as sportswear retailers in the U.S. struggle with high inventories.
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Cycle clothing brand MAAP makes first move into Europe
Cycling brands may have been struggling in the European market in recent periods, but some still see huge opportunities there and Melbourne-based MAAP has opened the doors to its first retail concept store in Europe.
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