Crew Clothing opens new Lake District store in time for summer
May 26, 2026 6:14 amCrew Clothing has opened a new store in the Lake District in time for the summer holiday season. The move forms part of the lifestyle clothing…
Authentic Brands to acquire Lee Jeans in deal worth up to $1bn
May 22, 2026 8:09 amAuthentic Brands Group is to acquire Lee Jeans in a transaction valued at up to $1 billion as it continues to expand its portfolio of fashion…
All remaining Quiz stores to close by June
May 21, 2026 6:46 pmThe administrators for Quiz Clothing have announced that a phased closure plan will be implemented in the coming weeks, with all stores expected to be shuttered…
Marquee Brands acquires majority stake in Robert Cavalli
May 21, 2026 6:36 amMarquee Brands is to acquire a majority stake in luxury Italian footwear brand Roberto Cavalli after striking a deal with Damac Group. The transaction is expected…
Dr Martens returns to profit growth as turnaround gathers pace
May 20, 2026 8:38 amDr Martens has returned to profit growth in the year to 29 March as the company continues to move from a channel led to a “consumer-first”…
Centric Brands to scale Claire’s across 7,000 retail touch points in North America
May 19, 2026 7:55 amCentric Brands has signed an exclusive licensing agreement to expand the Claire’s accessories brand into new categories and more than 7,000 retail touch points across North…
Swatch forced to close UK stores as Royal Pop launch descends into chaos
May 18, 2026 8:46 amThe Swatch watch brand has been forced to close stores in several UK cities following chaotic scenes in which crowds of hundreds of people gathered hoping…
Burberry posts sales rise as turnaround strategy pays off
May 15, 2026 6:32 amBurberry reached a “meaningful inflection point” in the year to 28 March with a return to profitable comparable sales growth. Comparable store sales rose by 2%…
Freemans adds 200 new brands as part of marketplace launch
May 14, 2026 4:59 amFreemans has officially launched its own marketplace with new brands to complement its existing bought ranges. In addition to the 500 brands already on the platform,…
