By Rotation is marking its fifth anniversary by opening the “world’s largest” fashion rental pop-up, called ‘The House of ByRo’, in London’s Mayfair this Friday, 25 October. The five-story space at 31 Brook Street will showcase the brand’s most popular garments and accessories, “creating an immersive and interactive retail experience”. Visitors will be able to rent…
In the latest of his interviews with progressive CEOs, Eric Musgrave hears from Paul Platt why he has not sold out to Frasers Group, why he’s adding womenswear to Pockets and why he’s actively looking to open more shops to add to the current four. Anyone needing a powerful reminder of what an excellent premium…
The H&M Foundation has launched its Global Change Award (GCA) 2025, with a mission to accelerate innovation for a net-zero textile industry by 2050. Marking a “significant shift” in strategic direction, the H&M Foundation’s focus is firmly on supporting the textile industry in halving its greenhouse gas emissions every decade by 2050, “while promoting a…
Frasers Group has abandoned its takeover plans for Mulberry, citing governance concerns after the brand rejected its increased bid of £111 million earlier this week. It comes after Frasers, which owns a 37% stake in the luxury brand, submitted a revised cash offer earlier this month of 150p per share for the remaining shares it…
Activist investor Gatemore has urged Watches of Switzerland Group to swap its main stock market listing from London to the US. The call comes after a tough two years for the London Stock Exchange, with a number of firms dropping their listings in the city for international counterparts. Gatemore Capital Management said the company should…
Luxury British streetwear brand Represent is opening its first UK flagship store at 21 New Cathedral Street in Manchester this Saturday, 26 October. The 5,419 sq ft store, which also has a whole floor dedicated to its 247 by Represent performance wear division, is opposite the Manchester Arndale. The New Cathedral Street location will position…
British women’s shirt brand With Nothing Underneath (WNU) has secured £2.5 million in its first funding round – led by Bella Freud, Ro&Zo, Me+Em, and Tala investor Pembroke VCT, along with JamJar Investments. The capital raised will fuel the expansion of its UK retail presence, grow its team, and support the company’s international growth in…
Chanel has become the first title sponsor and official timekeeping partner of historic British sporting event, The Boat Race. The new partnership is an expression of a shared philosophy, with The Boat Race developing and showcasing exceptional talent, in the same way Chanel supports outstanding creative expertise. Described as a “treasured highlight” in London’s sporting…
Shoe Zone has warned it expects annual profits to fall by more than 40% after the weather over the summer had an impact on sales. The chain said pre-tax profits are expected to be “not less than” £9.6 million in the year to 28 September, which would be 41% lower than the £16.2 million reported…
The former boss of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch and his British partner have been charged with running a “prostitution and international sex trafficking business”. Ex-chief executive Mike Jeffries, 80, his partner Matthew Smith, 61, and a third man, James Jacobson, 71, were arrested in the US on Tuesday morning after being charged with one…
