Joules mulls CVA, but firm says it’s making progress Struggling Joules Joules It has seen “the continuation of the trends highlighted in the 19 August statement. Active It blamed the challenging UK economic environment that has dented consumer confidence and…
U.S. holiday sales growth likely to slow as inflation hits shoppers, report says By Reuters U.S. sales growth is expected to slow this holiday season as consumers facing decades-high inflation cut back on discretionary spending, according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse…
Gilly Hicks opens first Irish store Gilly Hicks Gilly Hicks The activewear and intimates retailer has opened in Belfast’s Victoria Square on the lower ground floor level. Features in the new store include click & collect, order & reserve in-store,…
Gruppo Florence diversifies into denim with Ideal Blue Manifatture Translated by Nicola Mira After diversifying into footwear, Gruppo Florence has expanded its capabilities by investing in the denim sector. The luxury manufacturing consortium, set up in 2020 by investment funds…
Parfois opens its first store in Istanbul By Jornal T Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS The Portuguese brand has entered the Turkish market, growing its international presence. The brand is also present in Albania, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Malta, Cyprus, Dominican Republic…
Harmful chemicals found in major sportswear apparel brands: CEH The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) said on Wednesday it has sent legal notices to several sports bra and athletic shirt brands after testing showed the clothing could expose individuals to…
BabyKid Spain + Fimi to double its exhibition space for January’s edition Translated by Roberta HERRERA Babykid Spain + Fimi, the children’s fashion and childcare show organized by Asepri BabyKid Spain + Fimi to double its exhibition space for January’s…
Everstores raises €18 million to buy Shopify merchants Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS In recent years, AmazonShopify Shutterstock Berlin-based Everstores announced that it has raised €18 million, including €10 million in debt and €8 million in equity, led by investors Earlybird…
Google’s Wing to test drone delivery in Ireland Translated by Nicola Mira A few weeks ago, Wing, one of Alphabet’s divisions, introduced its drone delivery service in the USA, and is now ready to test this service again in Europe. After…
Abercrombie & Fitch to open first Scottish store in Edinburgh Abercrombie & Fitch Savills The former Jack Wills store comprises 6,326 sq ft of retail space for which the US company will pay a rent rising to £171,000 per annum.…
