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Vinted expands Rokt partnership to US following European growth

Lithuanian second-hand fashion marketplace Vinted has expanded its partnership with US-based e-commerce technology firm Rokt into the US market. The move follows the collaboration's performance across the UK and six European markets, including Germany and France, where Rokt has optimised hundreds of millions of Vinted transactions since 2024....

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Matalan opens four new modernised stores ahead of peak festive trading

UK-based fashion and homeware retailer Matalan is continuing its physical estate investment with four store openings this November, ahead of the peak Black Friday and Christmas trading period. The new sites in Aylesbury, Clacton-on-Sea, Bangor in Northern Ireland and Newport in Wales form part of a broader store modernisation programme. This...

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M&S launches on Zalora and The Iconic in regional Global Fashion Group partnership

UK-based retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has entered a new partnership with Luxembourg-based online fashion group Global Fashion Group (GFG) to expand the reach of M&S Fashion across Asia Pacific. The agreement aims to broaden customer access through local e-commerce platforms and establish a regionally fulfilled shopping experience. Under the...

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Mamas & Papas accelerates retail expansion following strong financial results

UK nursery brand Mamas & Papas has confirmed the first wave of new openings under its expansion strategy after posting a ‘landmark set of financial results’. The business, which designs and retails nursery furniture; travel systems; clothing; baby equipment; and gifts, has opened a new concession at Marks & Spencer’s London Colney store and a...

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Asos extends warehouse and fulfilment agreement with GXO Logistics

US-based contract logistics provider GXO Logistics (GXO) has signed a nine-year contract renewal with British online fashion retailer Asos, extending a partnership that began in 2013. Under the renewed agreement, GXO will continue to manage warehouse fulfilment and transportation services at the automated logistics hub in Barnsley, UK. The...

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Rag & Bone opens flagship store on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood

US fashion label Rag & Bone has announced the opening of a new store at 8507 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. Spanning 7,057 square feet, the retail location brings the brand’s New York perspective to California. Designed by Studio Armando Aguirre, the interior features predominantly locally sourced vintage furniture. The curated selection of...

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UK police to pilot scheme targeting prolific retail crime offenders

Police forces across England and Wales are set to participate in a new pilot scheme targeting repeat retail crime offenders, following an announcement by the Home Secretary during Safer Business Action Week. The Prolific Retail Offender Pilot will involve up to 16 police force areas and aims to test a more intensive, multi-agency approach to...

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Marks & Spencer targets double-digit operating margin in fashion and home division

UK retailer Marks & Spencer Group (M&S) has outlined its medium-term growth targets during its Capital Markets Day on November 10, 2026. The London based company plans to achieve mid-to-high single-digit sales growth across the group, with profit expansion outpacing revenue. The ambitions form the next phase of its ‘Reinvesting for Growth’...

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The Children’s Place files for chapter 11 bankruptcy to pursue asset sale

US pure-play kidswear retailer The Children’s Place (TCP) has voluntarily filed petitions for chapter 11 relief in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The retailer is seeking to sell substantially all of its assets pursuant to section 363 of the US Bankruptcy Code. TCP stated it is in discussions with multiple parties...

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M&S records sharp earnings recovery in first half despite clothing challenges

UK retail group Marks & Spencer (M&S) has reported a sharp recovery in earnings for the first half of the financial year, supported by market share gains across its food and fashion businesses following the disruption caused by a cyber incident in the previous year. However, performance remained below the level recorded two years earlier, as...

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God's True Cashmere opens first freestanding store worldwide in Korea

South Korean luxury retail company Shinsegae International has announced the opening of the first global freestanding brick and mortar store for US luxury label God's True Cashmere. Located on Cheongdam Luxury Street in the Gangnam district of Seoul, the space opened on November 2, 2026, following an initial pop-up presentation at Shinsegae...

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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...