Brexit
British Government to Help Retailers Bounce Back From COVID-19
British businesses, hit by a double whammy of COVID-19 and preparations for the Brexit finale in December…
Victoria’s Secret U.K. Explores Refinancing Options, Possible Sale
Parent company L Brands files for credit protection in the U.K., a move that will impact the lingerie…
What’s at Stake for Post-Brexit British Fashion
British fashion has been unambiguous in its condemnation of Brexit, with 96 percent of fashion workers voting…
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British Retailers Launch Post-Virus Plan to Win Back Chinese Tourists
As the U.K. braces for a full-scale epidemic, retailers are thinking about how to jump-start business once…
Valextra Launches Collective Project
The project is called Extra Milano and the Italian accessories company is working with Sunnei, Plan C, Arthur…
Fears of New, Punitive U.S. Tariffs on British Goods Eclipse Brexit
Knitwear and clothing companies are nervous about the potential for 100 percent tariffs on exports to the…
Brexit Is Finally Here, Now What? The Shoe Industry Reacts
There will be both challenges and opportunities says Helen Brocklebank, chief executive of Walpole which…
Chip Bergh Makes the Case for Levi’s and Denim
The ceo remains bullish, but did cite growing worries over the coronavirus in China, which has prompted store…
Currencies to Cause Trouble in 2020?
Last year, trade tensions had an outsize impact on exchange rates. This year, analysts suggest the world's…
Brexit Breakthrough Means UK Will Split With EU by Jan. 31
The Brexit deal needs requisite approvals before a Jan. 31 exit, after which the U.K. can then begin…
Uncertainty Looms Over Business Planning Despite UK, US Developments: Week Ahead
Political paralysis could still be an issue as the U.S. and U.K. each look to the next phase of their trade…
Tory Landslide Brings Some Relief, and New Worries, to U.K. Businesses
The next burning question for businesses is how quickly Prime Minister Boris Johnson can broker an acceptable…
Pound Surges After Landslide Conservative Party Victory in U.K.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed victory for the Tories on Friday after his party snatched a…
Letter From London: Toil, Tears, Sweat and Laughs, Ahead of the British General Election
Britons are headed to the polls for the third time in five years, beleaguered by Brexit and craving closure…
The Week Ahead: Ending Barneys’ Bankruptcy Saga and Trade Talks Inch Forward
If Sam Ben-Avraham's consortium can make a last-minute deal for Barneys, stores will remain open, saving up…