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UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report

UK luxury is £81bn industry says new report

​The UK luxury sector is now worth £81 billion a year to the UK economy and supports 450,000 jobs, according to a new report by British luxury body Walpole. 
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M&S now has new deadline for Marble Arch plans, is close to HSBC deal for 'superapp'

M&S now has new deadline for Marble Arch plans, is close to HSBC deal for 'superapp'

​After winning its court case against the government’s refusal to allow it to redevelop its Marble Arch flagship in London, retail giant M&S now has three weeks to formally resubmit its plans for the building.
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The Etam Group is looking to attract new start-ups to its accelerator

The Etam Group is looking to attract new start-ups to its accelerator

The group is launching a call for applications for the 5th promotion of its start-up accelerator, which has supported 13 companies since its launch in 2021.
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Gok Wan takes anchor role in new JD Williams campaign

Gok Wan takes anchor role in new JD Williams campaign

​JD Williams has launched a new campaign starring Gok Wan, Judi Love and Helen Skelton in a bespoke cross-platform creative “celebrating women”.
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Ann Summers promotes Moln-Page to finance chief

Ann Summers promotes Moln-Page to finance chief

Ann Summers has a new finance chief. The multichannel lingerie retailer has promoted Kristina Moln-Page to Finance Director, effective 1 July. 
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John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

John Lewis back in profit, fashion sales rise

​John Lewis is one of the most closely watched retail giants in the UK at the moment, mainly because of its many problems in recent years. But at least its annual results managed to show it returning to profit.
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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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Ann Summers turnover rises as physical stores outperform

Ann Summers turnover rises as physical stores outperform

​Lingerie Specialist Ann Summers has released its latest annual results and said that turnover rose 4.5% to £104.6 million in FY23 and gross profit rose a smaller 3% to £61.8 million.
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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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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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Kiki de Montparnasse names Cahill Global President

Kiki de Montparnasse names Cahill Global President

​Kiki de Montparnasse, the high-end lingerie and pleasure brand, has officially announced the arrival of its new Global President with Alexa Cahill stepping into the role.
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Victoria's Secret falls as shrinking demand hits sales forecasts

Victoria's Secret falls as shrinking demand hits sales forecasts

Victoria's Secret shares plunged about 29% premarket on Thursday after the lingerie brand forecast weaker annual sales following a sluggish start to the year.
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M&S confirms Bickerstaffe planned retirement from Co-CEO job

M&S confirms Bickerstaffe planned retirement from Co-CEO job

​M&S has confirmed yesterday’s reports that Katie Bickerstaffe — its Co-CEO — is to exit the retailer this year with the firm’s announcement stressing the planned, amicable nature of her departure.
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Avellano: Noah Cyrus steals the show as the blushing latex bride

Avellano: Noah Cyrus steals the show as the blushing latex bride

On the last day of Paris Fashion Week, young French brand Avellano put a modern twist on its signature PVC looks and featured singer/songwriter Noah Cyrus as both the opening model and final bridal look.
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Stripe & Stare opens first Selfridges pop-up

Stripe & Stare opens first Selfridges pop-up

​British sustainable intimates brand Stripe & Stare has launched its first pop-up in Selfridges. Situated on the London department store’s third floor Body Studio it will trade across the whole of March. 
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Friday in Paris: Yohji Yamamoto, Victoria Beckham and Vêtements

Friday in Paris: Yohji Yamamoto, Victoria Beckham and Vêtements

Cubist cool in City Hall with Yohji Yamamoto; Picasso and PETA at Victoria Beckham; Cher and confusion at Vêtements, in a jam-packed day of shows in Paris Fashion Week on Friday
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