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Returns dilemma stops one in four shoppers from buying internationally

Returns dilemma stops one in four shoppers from buying internationally

One in four shoppers avoids buying from international retailers due to returns concerns, according to new research, and few UK consumers would be prepared to pay a membership fee for free returns.
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M&S launches nationwide search to find its next designer on ITV1 and ITVX

M&S launches nationwide search to find its next designer on ITV1 and ITVX

M&S will be launching a TV programme early this autumn, searching nationwide for its next in-house fashion designer.
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Versace opens its first palace in Asia, in Macao

Versace opens its first palace in Asia, in Macao

The Milanese label has opened its first Palazzo Versace in Asia in Macao, on the south-east coast of China. A luxury hotel with 271 rooms on 12 floors located within the resort-casino managed by SJM in Cotai.
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URW stages second Westfield Good Festival for its London malls, to also launch in the US

URW stages second Westfield Good Festival for its London malls, to also launch in the US

French malls giant Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced the second edition of the Westfield Good Festival taking place at its two London shopping centres in May.
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ASOS reports plunging sales but expects improvement

ASOS reports plunging sales but expects improvement

​ASOS’s results are closely watched at present and like most underperforming stock exchange-listed businesses, it’s because we’re waiting to see just how bad its latest sales actually were.
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Iconix's Zoo York targets Europe in deal with TB International and Snipes

Iconix's Zoo York targets Europe in deal with TB International and Snipes

Iconix’s European arm has inked a long-term license with German group TB International for the Iconix-owned skate brand Zoo York to be relaunched in Europe via a DTR partnership with local streetwear retailer Snipes
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Kylie Jenner's KHY makes physical retail debut with Selfridges launch

Kylie Jenner's KHY makes physical retail debut with Selfridges launch

​Kylie Jenner’s KHY label has struck its first retail partnership deal after five months of selling direct to consumers online, announcing a fortnight link-up with Selfridges.
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UK retail sales recover slightly in March but April is set to be weak - CBI

UK retail sales recover slightly in March but April is set to be weak - CBI

​UK retail sales have “stabilised” this month after 10 months of decline. That’s the core message of the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey that showed sales being “broadly flat”.
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Selfridges finance chief quits after just four months

Selfridges finance chief quits after just four months

Department store group Selfridges is searching for a second new finance chief in just four months. Preetha McCann quit the job earlier this month after taking on the CFO post in early November.
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Hugo Boss's Callum Briggs is new menswear head of design at M&S

Hugo Boss's Callum Briggs is new menswear head of design at M&S

​Menswear is a key super-category for UK retail giant M&S and the company has announced a head of design for it with Callum Briggs set to lead the design team from June. He’ll report to menswear director Mitch Hughes.
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Easter footfall set to jump week on week, not so good year on year

Easter footfall set to jump week on week, not so good year on year

It’s likely to be a busy Easter trading period, especially for retail parks. UK-wide footfall across the seven days (25 March-1 April) is expected to rise  6.6% week on week, according to tracking specialist MRI.
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Sweaty Betty joins Cribbs Mall line-up

Sweaty Betty joins Cribbs Mall line-up

Women’s activewear brand Sweaty Betty is to open a new store at the successful West Country shopping destination Cribbs Mall.
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French Connection returns to Guildford as UK expansion continues

French Connection returns to Guildford as UK expansion continues

French Connection’s expansion strategy continues with the fashion and lifestyle retailer opening a new store in the heart of Guildford.
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Stockmann formally changes name to Lindex

Stockmann formally changes name to Lindex

​Stockmann Group has been talking about it for some time and now it’s finally happened. The company originally named after its famous Scandinavian department stores business has become Lindex Group.
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Shein decision on London share listing expected soon

Shein decision on London share listing expected soon

​Shein could be on the verge of listing its shares in London rather than New York with reports suggesting that a move could happen as early as next week.
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Fenwick SS24 campaign mixes harmonious opposites

Fenwick SS24 campaign mixes harmonious opposites

​Department store chain Fenwick has launched its SS24 campaign. Dubbed A Beautiful Balance, it was shot by fashion photographer Morgan Roberts and features models Wendy Huang and The Flag Twins.
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