Britain
Ikea to Open New Sustainable Store Concept in London’s Greenwich
The company said it would submit its planning application to the Royal Borough of Greenwich in Feb.
British Prime Minister Theresa May Lays Out Brexit Plans
May laid out her initiatives pertaining to Brexit in a speech held in central London.
UK Official Predicts a Protracted Brexit Trade Negotiation
Once it’s officially initiated, Brexit will take two years to complete. Coming to an agreement on a new trade…
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Harvey Nichols Unveils ‘Britalia’ In-Store Campaign and Holiday Windows
The campaign and holiday window display focuses on Italian beauty, culture, drink, lifestyle and style.
British Accessories Label Knomo Secures Funding, Plans U.S. Expansion
The label has secured retail partnerships with Macy's, Antropologie and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Asos on the Offensive: Internet Giant Defends Its Factory Practices With Six-Page Report
This week, its chief executive officer Nick Beighton posted a defense of its practices on the company's web…
Asos Responds to Criticism About Factory Working Conditions
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WWD Talks With Duck & Waffle Executive Chef Tom Cenci
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British Council of Shopping Centers Re-brands Name
The change was made to as the organization wanted to "represent a diversifying sector" and categories such…
UK Inflation Rate Unchanged as Childrenswear Prices Fall
Britain's inflation rate remained unchanged in August, as rising food prices and air fares were offset by…
Olympics, Not Brexit, to Blame for Slowdown in British Retail Sales in August
A deeply divided Britain came together last month to watch Team GB take home a total of 64 medals at the Rio…