Articles by Rachel Douglass
Carl Friedrik opens first physical store in London
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Travel goods label Carl Friedrik has opened its first physical store space on London’s Regent Street as part of its pursuit of consistent and organic growth. The company, which this year raised one million pounds through a customer-led angel round, said the store opening marked a significant milestone in its journey, with the latest funding...
THG prepares to cut more jobs across business
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Beauty and tech group THG is preparing to make a series of additional job cuts across the business as part of an ongoing cost-saving review. A new report by the Financial Times suggested that around 171 jobs are at risk of being cut, bringing the total of its cut workforce to almost a third. Employees across six divisions of the LookFantastic...
Around 50 percent of Luxe Collective stock stolen from warehouse
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Co-founder and chief executive officer of pre-loved luxury platform Luxe Collective, Ben Gallagher, has revealed that around 500,000 pounds worth of the company’s stock has been stolen from its warehouse. According to Gallagher, the amount of product stolen makes up about 50 percent of the company’s entire owned stock. It appeared that the...
Jobs at JD Sports’ Derby warehouses thrown into doubt
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Employees at JD Sports’ Derby-based distribution centre are believed to be facing potential job losses, with reports suggesting that many are already being consulted about the possibility of redundancies. The future of the company’s Derby Commercial Park warehouse is also said to be under review, according to the BBC, which initially reported...
Aerosoles to expand into homeware via new licensing deal
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Footwear brand Aerosoles is preparing to embark on a new journey into the homeware sector as part of a new licensing agreement between the label’s parent company American Exchange Group and both CHD Crest Home and Dream Home. The deal will cover comforters, duvet covers, sheets, bed, and decorative pillows via CHD Crest Home, while Dream Home...
Claire’s agrees to halt sale of feather-based products following PETA pressure
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Accessories retailer Claire’s is understood to have agreed to stop buying feathers for its products following heightened pressure from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). According to an investigation into ostrich feather providers by the animal rights organisation, including a location in South Africa, evidence of animal...
Kenneth Cole appoints EVP, women’s creative director and product strategy
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American fashion house Kenneth Cole has appointed Emily Cole as its new executive vice president, women’s creative director and product strategy, expanding her role as the brand prepares to “revitalise and broaden the women’s collection”. Cole, who is currently responsible for overseeing design direction and merchandising organisation and will...
In Pictures: The who’s who of Olympic Opening Ceremony outfits
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The Paris Olympics have swiftly come upon us, and on the morning of the event’s Opening Ceremony, which is set to start with a procession on the Seine River at 7:30pm CEST, we are taking a look at a selection of the always highly anticipated uniforms that will grace some of the world’s most skilled, decorated and recognisable athletes. To create...
Patrick McDowell takes up sustainability creative director role at Pinko
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London-based designer Patrick McDowell has announced his appointment to the role of sustainability creative director at the Italian womenswear brand Pinko. In a post on LinkedIn, McDowell revealed that the position was a continuation of his already long relationship with Pinko, where he had previously served as sustainability design director....
Burberry reportedly seeking new chairman amid boardroom shake up
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Days after the announcement that its former CEO was being replaced by Joshua Schulman, it is now being reported that Burberry is also seeking a possible successor to its current chairman, Gerry Murphy. While an exact departure date for Murphy has not yet been cemented, it is believed that an “indirect hunt” has been launched in a bid to find...