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GfK UK consumer confidence rises again in March
UK consumer confidence rose for a second straight month in March following a dark period of consecutive declines going back to last autumn. Admittedly, it’s still in negative territory though.
Fashion
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Warpaint London delivers buoyant trading update
Beauty specialist Warpaint London delivered a pleasing trading update on Friday and said that its strong performance last year has continued during Q1.
Beauty
Business
Sports Direct owner mulls buying France's Go Sport
One of the UK’s most acquisitive companies as far as distressed brands are concerned — Frasers Group — is mulling the purchase of France-based Go Sport out of insolvency.
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Business
Walmart laying off hundreds of U.S. workers at five e-commerce fulfillment centers
Hundreds of workers at five U.S. Walmart facilities that fulfill e-commerce orders are being asked to find jobs within 90 days at other company locations, a spokesperson confirmed to Reuters.
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Cosmoprof beauty show in Bologna to host 2,900 exhibitors from 64 countries
The beauty trade show will take place in Bologna, Italy, on March 16-24, and is back to pre-Covid numbers with exhibitors from 64 countries, 60% of them from Europe, visitors from 116 countries and buyers from over 50.
Beauty
Trade shows
ModaLisboa kicks off 60th edition with Fast Talks
Lisbon Fashion Week, held from March 9 to 12 at the Lisbon Social Mitra innovation hub in Lisbon's Santa Casa da Misericórdia, is kicking off its 60th edition with its now customary fast talks.
Fashion
Trade shows
Emerging labels centre-stage at Parisian shows Tranoï, Sphère, Woman
Focus on the creative, directional labels under the spotlight during the womenswear fashion week in various Parisian trade shows and showrooms, featuring emerging designers breaking new ground in women's fashion.
Fashion
Trade shows
Tranoï show reveals labels exhibiting at next womenswear session
The womenswear edition of Parisian trade show Tranoï, scheduled on March 2-5, will feature a majority of international exhibitors, and designers with an edgy, unique approach to knitwear, jewellery and outerwear.
Fashion
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