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Harvey Nichols unveils plans to transform Knightsbridge flagship

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has revealed the first stage of the transformation of its London flagship in Knightsbridge with a reimagined ground floor retail experience, as it looks to reassert itself as a global destination for fashion, accessories and creative innovation. The new-look space, set to open in September, is described as...

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Sailmaker Ratsey & Lapthorn launches handcrafted accessories

British brand Ratsey & Lapthorn, the world’s oldest sailmaker, is expanding into the lifestyle sector with a line of handcrafted leather and canvas bags inspired by its unique heritage. The expansion is described as a “bold new chapter” for the heritage brand, which has made sails for some of the world’s most iconic vessels, including Lord...

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Fred Perry introduces its first adaptive shirt

Japanese-owned British sports and fashion brand Fred Perry has launched its first-ever adaptive shirt to make its fashion more accessible. Based on the iconic Fred Perry ‘M3600’ classic twin tipped piece, the Adaptive Fred Perry Shirt has been crafted for increased ease of dressing by replacing the traditional buttons with two concealed magnetic...

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Moncler Grenoble to hold AW26 show in Aspen

Italian fashion brand Moncler Grenoble is heading to the US for its next outdoor immersive showcase. The brand will showcase its autumn/winter 2026 collection in Aspen, Colorado, on January 31, 2026, to mark Moncler Grenoble’s first American ski destination show for the brand. The move follows Moncler Grenoble previously holding alpine...

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Wacoal launches a bra that flexes across six sizes

Wacoal America has unveiled the ‘Ever Flexing Underwire Bra,’ a first-of-its-kind category-disrupting innovation engineered to flex across six traditional sizes, as it looks to redefine bra fits “to support women through every life stage”. The new bra has been designed in response to the realities of women's ever-changing bodies by adapting to...

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Diadora USA names new director of sales

Sportswear and footwear brand Diadora USA has appointed John Moloznik as its new director of sales to accelerate growth across American markets. Moloznik, who has more than a decade of high-impact experience in the sporting goods industry, has been brought on to drive Diadora’s sales strategy and deepen relationships with key wholesale partners...

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El Corte Inglés targets "Net Zero" by 2050 with new sustainability plan

Madrid - El Corte Inglés, the Spanish department store group, has launched its new 2025-2030 Sustainability Master Plan, reaffirming its commitment to environmental responsibility. The plan is a comprehensive roadmap aimed at achieving "Net Zero" status by 2050, with a focus on minimizing the company’s environmental impact and reducing...

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Signet Jewelers announces new senior leadership appointments

Signet Jewelers Limited, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewellery, which includes H. Samuel and Ernest Jones, has announced new senior leadership appointments, including a new president of Kay Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers. In a statement, Signet Jewelers named Yulie Yoakum as president of Kay Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers, Stacee...

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Armani fined 3.5 million euros by CMA for unfair practices

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined Giorgio Armani Spa and G.A Operations Spa 3.5 million euros for allegedly misleading consumers with false claims of ethical and social responsibility. The CMA's investigation found that the companies' marketing, which emphasised their commitment to sustainability and worker well-being,...

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Mark Petereit returns to Snipes as senior head of buying

Mark Petereit takes up the role of senior head of buying and planning at Snipes. Petereit announced his new position, which he assumed on 1 August, on Friday on the career network, LinkedIn. He returns to the Cologne-based streetwear retailer after around four and a half years. Most recently, Petereit was active as buying director for...

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CEO interview: Kapten & Son embarks on UK retail expansion with London store

Kapten & Son is venturing into a new realm. The German travel brand is set to embark on a new flight path in the UK, where it is due to land in London with its first regional flagship store. After achieving success in the retail market of mainland Europe, with stores in Frankfurt, Vienna and Amsterdam, co-founder and chief executive officer,...

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Resort SS26 prints & patterns: 3-D florals, plaids and stripes

Resort SS26 Prints & Patterns: 3-D Florals, Plaids and Stripes For the Resort 2026 season, designers played it safe with print and pattern, mostly confirming the trends of the past few seasons. That included plaid, stripes, florals and animal prints. One point of interest though is how prints have become trans-seasonal, especially for Resort...