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Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust expands financial aid for UK sector workforce

The UK organisation Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at accelerating financial support for families across the clothing and textile sector. By 2031, FTCT plans to award 2.4 million pounds in grants, reflecting an increase of nearly 32 percent. The initiative aims to support 4,600 children, up...

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FatFace opens debut store in Altrincham, Greater Manchester

British lifestyle brand FatFace has announced the opening of a new store in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, marking its debut in the town. Measuring 1,550 square feet, the retail space will house core items alongside the new autumn/winter 2024 collection, which features seasonal knitwear, nightwear, occasionwear and gifting. The assortment also...

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AllSaints returns to profit growth in first half of FY27 after tariff disruptions

British contemporary fashion group AllSaints has reported a recovery in its profitability for the first half of financial year 2027, surpassing levels achieved during its record financial year 2025. The London-based company, which also owns US menswear label John Varvatos, announced its trading update for the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026,...

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UK Budget: wage cost hikes outweigh business rates relief for fashion retail

The UK Chancellor has unveiled a Budget aimed at providing commercial and household relief while establishing structural reforms for national growth. For the fashion and retail industries, the announcements deliver a two-year real-terms freeze on business rates and an expanded threshold for smaller firms, balanced against rising statutory wage...

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Survey finds brand authenticity and trust drive apparel spending in 2026

As shoppers in the US face persistent inflation and climbing petrol costs, individuals aged 18 to 45 are shifting their discretionary budgets toward established labels. Rather than seeking out the lowest market prices, buyers are actively investing in heritage apparel brands with proven track records, according to a survey conducted by US firm...

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Bonmarché owner Purepay Retail posts turnover growth as pension charge curbs profit

UK retail group Purepay Retail Limited (Purepay), which operates fashion and retail chains The Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM), Bonmarché and Ponden Home, has published its consolidated financial statements for the 53-week period ended March 1, 2025. The company recorded an increase in annual revenue, though bottom-line earnings narrowed following...

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Alo expands international presence with new flagships in Berlin and Hong Kong

US premium activewear and lifestyle brand Alo (Alo) has accelerated its global retail expansion with the opening of two new flagship stores in Berlin, Germany, and Hong Kong. The simultaneous expansion into continental Europe and North Asia reinforces the brand’s strategic focus on growing its international footprint across key retail markets....

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Tu Clothing sales drop 2 percent but outpace wider UK fashion sector, Sainsbury's reports

Sainsbury’s releases interim results as clothing sales outperform subdued market UK retailer J Sainsbury plc (Sainsbury’s) has reported its interim financial results for the 28 weeks ended September 12, 2026, highlighting strong performance in its core food offerings while navigating a challenging retail backdrop for apparel. Sales from...

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Muji expands Canadian presence with first Vancouver Island location

Japanese retailer Muji is expanding its footprint in Canada with the opening of its first store on Vancouver Island. Located inside the Mayfair Shopping Centre in Victoria, British Columbia, the new outpost marks the retailer's fifth location in the province and its third Canadian store opening within the past year. The 3,379-square-foot retail...

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Damaged stores in Milan: Confimprese says 'cities cannot surrender to violence and decay'

The government is preparing to adopt extraordinary measures to secure cities, particularly Milan, following recent vandalism. Mario Resca, president of Italian retail associatio Confimprese, has commented on the alarming situation and the violent incidents across central Milan, including Piazza Duomo, San Babila and the main shopping streets....

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Premium womenswear label Hush opens second physical store in Guildford

UK premium womenswear brand Hush has opened its second physical retail store in Guildford. Located on Guildford High Street, the space brings the London-based business to the heart of one of the most established retail destinations in the South East, allowing local consumers to experience the brand in person. The location showcases the full...

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Mulberry records 18 percent H1 revenue growth driven by full-price sales

UK luxury brand Mulberry Group plc (Mulberry) announced an 18.1 percent increase in sales at actual currency rates for the 26 weeks ended September 26, 2026. The group attributed the performance to product momentum, brand elevation, and full-price sales growth aligned with its 'Back to the Mulberry Spirit' strategy. Regional growth and channels...