U.K. retail
Marks & Spencer Expands E-Comm to 100 Markets, Preps New Collabs
The global online push comes as e-commerce sales continue to surge while all U.K.-based M&S stores remain…
French Connection Lands Three New Potential Suitors
The British chain now has a formal sale process in place after new contenders have thrown their hats into its…
John Lewis Reveals How Quickly it Pays Vendors
Plus, the retailer plans to have 280 company-branded shop-in-shops at its Waitrose stores that sell general…
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British Retail Balance Sheets Brace for Lockdown’s Worst
Several retailers warned of hits to their balance sheets though one data firm sees a major surge in foot…
UK Reveals When Apparel Retailers Could Reopen
Prime Minister Boris Johnson detailed a two-step reopening plan that gives non-essential retailers an idea of…
Fashion Brand Joules Expands Home with Garden Trading Acquisition
Joules will continue to develop and grow Garden Trading, as well as leverage design and sourcing to expand…
Despite CVA, Dune London ‘Firmly Committed’ to High-Street Retail
Dune London is the latest U.K.-based fashion retailer to have to settle rent with landlords, following Hotter…
French Connection, in Takeover Talks, Loses Frasers Stake
The nearly 50-year-old fashion chain has received interest from a pair of rivals.
What We Learned From Arcadia’s Demise
Boohoo is buying the three remaining brands from Sir Philip Green's one-time fashion empire.
British Collective Wants to Reimagine High Street Retail
Inc Retail Group plans to acquire more brands as it builds out a new operational framework for high-street…
Demand for Dr. Martens IPO Vaults Valuation Over $5 Billion
Strong investor demand is setting Dr. Martens up for a successful public debut on the London Stock Exchange…
Asos Deal Strips Stores from Topman, Topshop
Asos' $452 million deal for four Arcadia labels and no stores illustrates the value of the brand and…
Boohoo Looking to Buy 3 Arcadia Brands
Boohoo, which on Monday said it is buying the Debenhams nameplate, is looking to acquire the Dorothy Perkins…