Nike acquires RTFKT virtual sneaker brand
December 14, 2021 9:48 amNike has acquired the RTFKT virtual sneaker and fashion brand as part of plans to expand into the metaverse. Founded in 2020 by Benoit Pagotto, Chris... View Article
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Joules profit impacted by supply chain issues
December 14, 2021 8:36 amFashion lifestyle brand Joules has said its full year pre-tax profit is likely to be down on the previous year after it was impacted by supply... View Article
Hurr secures $5.4 million in new funding
December 14, 2021 8:32 amThe Hurr fashion rental marketplace has raised $5.4 million in seed funding. Launched in 2019, the company uses a hybrid business model that includes peer-to-peer fashion... View Article
Seasalt predicts £100m sales
December 13, 2021 1:17 pmCornish fashion brand Seasalt has is predicting turnover to hit £100m after online sales jumped and helped make up for lost revenue when the Covid pandemic... View Article
JD Sports set to concede to watchdog in Footasylum battle
December 13, 2021 1:16 pmJD Sports is on the cusp of relinquishing ownership of Footasylum following a protracted battle with the Competition Markets Authority (CMA) regarding the proposed rival takeover.... View Article
Boden removes sequins
December 13, 2021 1:13 pmBoden has become the first big retailer to remove sequins from its collections, while other brands are said to be considering following suit. It may be... View Article
Beaverbrooks sees sparkling sales in run-up to Christmas
December 13, 2021 11:43 amBeaverbrooks has reported a 28% uplift in sales of diamond jewellery this year compared to 2019, its most profitable year. In addition, the jewellery retailer has... View Article
Belstaff hires Jodie Harrison as global brand director
December 13, 2021 8:30 amBelstaff has appointed Jodie Harrison to the newly created position of global brand director. Reporting to Belstaff’s recently hired chief executive Fran Millar, Harrison will be... View Article
New & Lingwood launches Marylebone concept store
December 13, 2021 8:30 amNew & Lingwood has opened a new concept store on London’s Chiltern Street. The Marylebone shop adds to the brand’s Jermyn Street store in the capital.... View Article
