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Retail analyst Nikki Baird’s consumer predictions through end of year

As high inflation raises the prices of gas and bills, consumers will be faced with tough spending decisions as seasons change, kids go back-to-school and budgets are weighed for holiday gifting. FashionUnited speaks with Nikki Baird, former retail analyst and Vice President of Strategy at Aptos, about how our purses will be impacted during the...

2 Aug 2022

Retail

Prochaine makes brick and mortar debut on King’s Road

Womenswear brand Prochaine has made its brick and mortar debut on London’s King’s Road, as announced by the area’s real estate developer Sloane Stanley. The sustainability-conscious label has arrived at the location via a pop-up store that will feature a selection of environmentally friendly labels in one curated space. Set to stay until the end...

1 Aug 2022

Retail

BRC says Transitional Relief system could cost UK retailers one billion pounds

On the final day of the UK government’s consultation surrounding the Transitional Relief scheme, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling on policymakers to end the “downwards phasing” part of the system. According to the organisation, retailers have already warned that failure to fix the “flawed” system could cost the industry over one...

22 Jul 2022

Retail

Tessuti to open new store in Doncaster

Tessuti is set to open a new store in Doncaster within the city’s shopping centre, Frenchgate, building on the multibrand retailer’s regional expansion plans. Located in a 9,000 square foot space that is set to open in autumn, the Tessuti store will house a curated selection of men’s, women’s and children’ designer collections, with brands...

19 Jul 2022

Business

Next apologises after IT failure left staff underpaid

Next has issued an apology to its staff after the integration of a new computer system failed and left many underpaid for months. The British retailer has been working to resolve issues caused by outsourcing its payroll functions to Oracle, a US technology company, which it struggled to merge with its own software. Initially reported by the...

19 Jul 2022

Retail

US clothing sales decrease as inflation continues to climb

A new report by the US Census Bureau has found that clothing retailers in the region saw a 0.4 percent drop in sales month-on-month in June, while sales were down by 0.2 percent in comparison to the same period last year. However, overall retail sales in June was up one percent seasonally, and 8.4 percent year-over-year (YoY), compared with a...

18 Jul 2022

Business

John Lewis recognised as menopause friendly retailer

John Lewis Partnership has been awarded an accreditation that recognises it as a ‘Menopause Friendly Employer’, as selected by an independent panel of experts from the Menopause Friendly organisation. The accreditation recognises the department store chain, which said it employs over 42,000 women, for creating an inclusive culture allowing for...

15 Jul 2022

Retail

Nike debuts new Nike Style retail concept in Seoul

Sportswear giant Nike has revealed a new store concept in Seoul, South Korea, that is set to expand internationally. Opened July 15, the ‘Nike Style’ concept looks to “expand the definition of sport”, the brand said in a release, blurring the lines between physical and digital. A highlight of the concept is the retailer’s gender-agnostic zones...

15 Jul 2022

Retail

Australia’s Ksubi to open first UK store

Streetwear brand Ksubi is set to make its standalone retail debut in the UK, with plans to open its first store in the region on London’s Carnaby Street. In a deal made by the area’s real estate manager Shaftesbury, the Australian brand’s new flagship will be located in a 2,132 square foot space, designed by retail design firm Brinkworth. It is...

14 Jul 2022

Retail

Lush to invest 7.6 million pounds in UK and Europe retail

Cosmetics company Lush has revealed new plans to increase its retail investment to 7.6 million pounds across the UK, Ireland and Europe. The new investment will go towards expanding its shops, relocations and redesigns in the regions throughout the course of 2022. It comes as the retailer begins to implement a brick and mortar-focused strategy,...

12 Jul 2022

Retail

Selfridges to host in-store exhibition in partnership with Reference Festival

Luxury department store Selfridges is set to reveal an in-store exhibition alongside Berlin’s Reference Festival as part of its ongoing ‘Superfutures’ 2022 concept. Set to take place at its London location between July 14 to October 16, the immersive exhibition will feature 13 experiential spectacles by a selection of artists, brands and...

8 Jul 2022

Retail

Marks & Spencer launches Clarks and Smiggle, expanding back-to-school offer

British department store Marks & Spencer has announced an expansion of its kidswear ‘Brands at M&S’ department, with the addition of footwear brand Clarks and school supplies retailers Smiggle and Hype. Additionally, the retailer said it would also be welcoming Kickers and Jansport to its online e-commerce site. Clarks will be launched through...

1 Jul 2022