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Fy! acquires marketplace Trouva

London-based Trouva, the platform for independent boutiques and brands, has been acquired by Fy!, the AI-enabled marketplace for home and living. The acquisition doubles Fy!'s business size and is part of its wider strategy to leverage artificial intelligence to offer unparalleled marketplace experiences for sellers and buyers alike. Trouva,...

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Superdry confirms proposed restructuring plan, possible delisting on horizon

Amid heightened speculation surrounding its future, Superdry has outlined its proposed restructuring strategy as part of the company’s broader ongoing turnaround plan aimed at delivering a more financially sound operating model. The struggling retailer said that C-Retail Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company which owns the leasehold...

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Gildan outlines strategic priorities, confirms 2024 outlook

Gildan Activewear’s president and CEO, Vince Tyra has unveiled his key strategic priorities for the company. Concurrently, Gildan also reconfirmed its 2024 full year guidance and said that the preliminary first quarter revenue is expected to come in at approximately 695 million dollars or down about 1 percent year over year. Reflecting on his...

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Amazon to invest 700 million euros in European robotics and AI

Amazon is leveraging its Innovation Lab, a diverse team of scientists and engineers from around the globe, to pioneer new technologies aimed at enhancing support for employees and improving customer satisfaction. Situated in Vercelli, Italy, the Amazon Operations Innovation Lab is shaping the trajectory of work across Amazon's network where...

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Q1 of 2024 marked by series of job cuts

The first quarter of the year has outlined the tough reality of the current market, with last year’s challenging financial period leaving many companies with no option but to initiate strategic reviews. And, as part of this process, inevitably the question of jobs comes into play, with roles, departments and geographies coming under the...

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Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing increases half-year sales and profit

Thanks to the strong international business of its Uniqlo clothing chain, the Japanese retail group Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. was able to close the first half of the 2023/24 financial year with solid growth in sales and earnings. In light of the latest figures, the company raised its profit forecast for the full year on Thursday. However, the...

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THG manages to narrow FY23 losses, revenues drop

THG Group’s preliminary revenue declined 8.4 percent, while the group’s continuing revenue of 1,983.7 million pounds, declined 2.8 percent as the company prioritised profitable sales and territories reflected in the higher quality EBITDA. Fourth quarter revenue improved 1.1 percent. The company said in a statement that the UK was a key growth...

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Multi Corporation invests in retail asset manager Realm

Dutch retail management and development company Multi Corporation is returning to the UK after acquiring a majority stake in retail asset and property manager Realm, which represents 45 percent of the UK outlet market. Realm, founded in 2021, is a leading operator of retail destinations and designer outlets. Its portfolio includes the London...

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P448 announces JV with The Camp Brands to expand presence across Europe

P448 has announced a joint venture partnership with The Camp Brands to expand and grow P448's European wholesale distribution and open stores in Europe. In addition, The Camp Brands will also manufacture and market P448 branded apparel globally. P448 Europa The company said in a release that the new division will be called P448 Europa, and...

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Belgian branch of Esprit files for bankruptcy

The Belgian branch of fashion brand Esprit, Esprit Belgium Retail N.V. (BEBR), has joined its counterpart in filing for bankruptcy with an insolvency court in Belgium on 8 April, Esprit Holdings Limited announced in a press release. The news comes a few weeks after the fashion brand's Swiss arm collapsed. The bankruptcy will only affect the...

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The Very Group CEO steps down, successor named

British e-tailer The Very Group has promoted its retail managing director Robbie Feather to the role of group chief executive officer as Lionel Desclée steps down. Desclée’s departure comes as the former executive looks to “pursue new opportunities”, the company said in a release, making way for Feather, who will join The Very Group’s board and...

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Ted Baker to close 11 UK stores, 245 jobs to be lost

Weeks after the appointment of administrators for its UK arm No Ordinary Designer Label (NODL), Ted Baker has now confirmed that 11 of its stores in the region are set to close. All sites are expected to cease trading by April 19, triggering the loss of 120 store roles. In addition to this, 25 head office roles have also been made redundant “as...