Articles by Kelly Press
Topshop's comeback: New retail strategy and online presence
Topshop, the well-known British fashion brand, is set to make a significant comeback, planning to reintroduce physical stores and launch dedicated websites for Topshop and Topman later this year. This marks a shift from being online-only since ASOS acquired it in 2021. In 2021, following the collapse of its previous owner, Arcadia, ASOS bought...
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Shoe Carnival names Kerry Jackson SVP of New Business Development
Shoe Carnival has appointed Kerry Jackson as Senior Vice President of New Business Development. In this new role, Jackson will lead the company’s merger and acquisition strategy, integration efforts, and operational synergy initiatives. He begins on 9 June 2025 and will report to President and CEO Mark Worden. Jackson, a 35-year veteran of the...
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EssilorLuxottica to acquire Optegra Clinics in strategic expansion
EssilorLuxottica has announced plans to acquire Optegra, a network of eye clinics operating in the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and the Netherlands. The deal, made with current owner MidEuropa, is expected to close later this year, pending regulatory approval. Optegra operates over 70 clinics under the Optegra, Lexum, and Iris brands....
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North Face enhances UK repair services with Prolong partnership
Outdoor brand The North Face is partnering with aftersales technology firm Prolong to scale its product repair services across the UK. This initiative, in collaboration with their existing care and repair provider ACS Clothing Ltd, focuses on creating a more digital and customer-friendly post-purchase experience. The new system aims to simplify...
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Marianne Faithfull's wardrobe auction: Chanel, Dior, and more
Marianne Faithfull's iconic wardrobe will be auctioned on June 17 in London by Kerry Taylor Auctions as part of their "Passion for Fashion" event. Over 20 ensembles by designers like Chanel, Alaïa, and Dior, worn throughout her career, will be featured. Highlights include a Chanel jacket (300–500 pounds), a leather coat, and a Dior tuxedo jacket...
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Aston Villa and Adidas partner for new store in Birmingham
Aston Villa Football Club has opened a new flagship store at Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre in partnership with Adidas. The 10,000-square-foot space features official kits, training gear, and exclusive merchandise, with personalisation services for fans. A museum-inspired area within the store celebrates the club’s 150-year history and...
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London College of Fashion to host inaugural UAL Future Fashion Film Festival
The London College of Fashion (UAL) will launch its inaugural UAL Future Fashion Film Festival this June at its new East Bank campus. This free, three-day public event will showcase the intersection of fashion, film, and innovation through screenings, talks, and workshops featuring student, staff, and alumni work across six categories. Forty-six...
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United Repair Centre and Levi's partner to launch denim repair service
Amsterdam-based United Repair Centre has announced a partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. to deliver repair services for the brand’s denim products. The collaboration aligns with Levi’s circularity goals and reflects a growing industry focus on sustainable, repair-driven fashion models. The new service, launched under the 'Love.Tear.Repair'...
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Premier League and Avery Dennison extend licensing partnership through 2029/30 season
The Premier League has announced a five-year extension to its licensing partnership with Avery Dennison. This agreement ensures Avery Dennison will continue to supply official names, numbers, and sleeve badges for all Premier League kits, covering both those used on the pitch and those sold at retail, until the end of the 2029/30 season. Since...
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InPost and ASOS launch nationwide next-day locker delivery service
InPost UK has entered into an exclusive partnership with online fashion retailer ASOS to launch a nationwide next-day delivery service to lockers, marking a development in out-of-home (OOH) e-commerce logistics in the UK. The new service allows ASOS customers to select next-day delivery to InPost's network of over 16,000 lockers and parcel shops...
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