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Morris & Co x Hoff sneaker launch deepens Spanish brand's UK appeal

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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Hobbs opens store in Atria Watford mall

Hobbs opens store in Atria Watford mall

Hobbs has made its debut at Hertfordshire mall Atria Watford as part of the mid-market womenswear brand’s new expansion strategy.
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Cycle clothing brand MAAP makes first move into Europe

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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New Zalando strategy targets B2C and B2B transformation, includes more lifestyle categories

New Zalando strategy targets B2C and B2B transformation, includes more lifestyle categories

​Zalando had big news Wednesday, saying it has evolved its strategy to cover a “larger share of [the] fashion and lifestyle e-commerce market” with a “pan-European ecosystem for customers and partners”.
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UEL-Fashion Revolution eco collab marks a busy April for MBA students

UEL-Fashion Revolution eco collab marks a busy April for MBA students

MBA Fashion Entrepreneurship students at the University of East London (UEL) are aiming to make an early positive mark in their chosen career paths.
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Allbirds 2023 sales plunge and losses widen as co-founder steps down from CEO role

Allbirds 2023 sales plunge and losses widen as co-founder steps down from CEO role

Allbirds announced on Wednesday fourth-quarter net revenue decreased 14.5% to $72 million, coinciding with the news that COO Joe Vernachio has been promoted to CEO, effective March 15. 
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Federer-backed On targets 30% growth this year with apparel push

Federer-backed On targets 30% growth this year with apparel push

Swiss sneaker maker On Holding AG predicted that sales will grow at least 30% this year, boosted by strong demand for running shoes and a bigger push into sports apparel.
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Brooks Running appoints new CEO as Jim Weber departs after two decades

Brooks Running appoints new CEO as Jim Weber departs after two decades

U.S. running firm Brooks Running announced on Tuesday the departure of Jim Weber from the role of chief executive officer after 23 years in the position. 
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Will In The Style make a stock exchange comeback?

Will In The Style make a stock exchange comeback?

​The boom in fashion firms listing on the London Stock Exchange had seemed to be over, but a filing suggests listed companies still see value in fashion firms with In The Style possibly making a stock market return. 
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Otto Group unveils leadership succession plan

Otto Group unveils leadership succession plan

​Otto Group has announced a succession plan that will see Benjamin Otto succeeding his father Prof. Dr. Michael Otto as head of the group, but not until 2026, with other key changes happening from next year.
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Sam Edelman taps Kylie Jenner for Spring/Summer 2024 campaign

Sam Edelman taps Kylie Jenner for Spring/Summer 2024 campaign

Sam Edelman, the footwear brand under the umbrella of Caleres, unveiled on Monday its Spring/Summer 2024 campaign featuring Kylie Jenner. 
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Superdry in talks on new multimillion pound loan – report

Superdry in talks on new multimillion pound loan – report

​Superdry may be in negotiations about its founder taking it private, but the firm also has major funding needs on an ongoing basis and a report Monday said it's discussing an extra loan of around £10 million with Hilco.
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New John Lewis strategy will "laser-focus" on retail says CEO, profits return expected

New John Lewis strategy will "laser-focus" on retail says CEO, profits return expected

​John Lewis Partnership is predicted to announce a return to profit later this week, while it has also emerged that its CEO has said the firm will in future be “laser-focused” on retail.
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Sam Edelman collaborates with SCAD students on Nordstrom capsule collection

Sam Edelman collaborates with SCAD students on Nordstrom capsule collection

Footwear brand Sam Edelman has joined forces with students from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to unveil a capsule collection, launching at Nordstrom. 
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Matches to go into administration following purchase by Frasers

Matches to go into administration following purchase by Frasers

​In 2017, it was sold by its founder for a price rumoured to be £800m. A few months ago Frasers bought it for £52m. And now luxury e-tailer Matches is set for an administration filing that could come as early as Friday.
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IPO candidate Golden Goose's net revenues up 18% to 587 million euros in 2023

IPO candidate Golden Goose's net revenues up 18% to 587 million euros in 2023

Italy's Golden Goose said on Thursday its net revenues had risen 18% at constant exchange rate last year, as the Italian luxury sneaker maker is preparing for an initial public offering on the Milan bourse.
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