Collabs are coming thick and fast for the summer season as brands aim to maximise the sales potential of sunny weather. And as the UK and other countries enjoy a mini heatwave, those sales could be made earlier than usual this year. Moss x Taylor Morris Menswear retailer Moss has linked up with Taylor Morris…
UK consumers spent £26.2 billion online in Q1 and £8.8 billion in March alone, the latter figure being a 3.5% increase year on year that included a spending boom for summer dresses. Photo: & Other Stories That’s according to data from Adobe Analytics, which said that high temperatures and low prices fuelled the sales growth….
TikTok Shop said it’s accelerating discovery commerce with the release of a new playbook for enterprises in the UK. It aims to help retailers take advantage of an e-tail high-growth opportunity. The playbook comes as the platform has been announced as the fastest growing online shopping platform in 2024. And it said discovery commerce “combines the…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 28, 2025 The Florentine brand Nomination, known worldwide for its modular stainless steel and gold bracelets, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2027. In terms of results and retail expansion, it continues its unstoppable growth. Appointment “2024 was an extraordinary year, during which we exceeded our expectations by…
By Reuters Published April 27, 2025 Operators of hulking car carriers are seeking relief from the U.S. Trade Representative’s surprise plan to levy port fees on all foreign-built ships in that segment, including 20 vessels that guarantee transport for the U.S. military during a war or national emergency, three sources told Reuters. Reuters USTR announced…
By AFP Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 26, 2025 French companies exposed to the U.S. market are taking action to manage rising tariffs, using price hikes, production shifts, and cost-cutting measures to protect their margins. Bernard Arnault and Donald Trump in 2017. – Photo de Nicholas Kamm / AFP Price hikes to absorb…
By ETX Daily Up Published April 26, 2025 TikTok abounds with viral videos accusing prestigious brands of secretly manufacturing luxury goods in China so they can be sold at cut prices. AFP But while these “revelations” are spurious, behind them lurks a well-oiled machine for selling counterfeit goods that is making the most of the…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published April 25, 2025 In 2024, Thule, the Swedish specialist in accessories for cars, motorbikes and bikes, and in bags and luggage, acquired Reacha, a German brand known for modular trailers, producer of an innovative solution to transport kayaks and equipment for other sports on a bicycle trailer. The acquisition boosted Thule’s market position…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 25, 2025 Barcelona embraced both rebellion and romance during its 2025 edition of Barcelona Bridal Night. Among the high-profile names that have previously graced this event—Marchesa, Viktor&Rolf, Elie Saab, and Giambattista Valli—this year’s spotlight fell on iconic British label Vivienne Westwood. On April 24, the brand unveiled its…
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 25, 2025 As tensions between the U.S. and China persist, NGOs warn that mounting cost pressures from brands could jeopardize hard-won progress in protecting the rights of textile workers. The collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Dhaka on April 24, 2013 – Shutterstock The Clean Clothes Campaign…