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British Luxury Flexes Its Resilience in a ‘Never Normal’ World at Walpole Summit
The idea of "Timeless Britishness" remains a powerful luxury proposition, as seen in Burberry's turnaround…
U.K. Retail Industry Finds Little Cheer in Labour Government’s Latest Budget
The 2025 budget was laden with business-crushing taxes, but there were a few bright spots for some, including…
Fortnum & Mason CEO Tom Athron Named Walpole New Chairman
Former chairman Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods, will take on the newly created advisory role as…
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British Luxury Exports 43 Percent Lower Due to Brexit, Says Walpole Report
The new report calls on the British government to address trade barriers with the European Union, such as…
Walpole to Tout British Craftsmanship, Tradition on New York Trade Mission
The British luxury goods association plans to visit New York in March amid the threat of U.S. tariffs and…
Range Rover, Erdem, Jo Malone London Honored With Walpole British Luxury Awards
Thirteen awards were handed out on the night with actor, playwright and author Zawe Ashton hosting the event.
U.K. Luxury Lobby Walpole Worried About Tariffs, Trade Wars Under Donald Trump
British luxury lobby Walpole is worried the U.K. could be hit by new tariffs on exports to the U.S., and…
U.K. Government Punishes Small Business, Middle Class in First Budget
Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council, said new measures in the Labour government's first budget…
London Is Attracting Big Luxury Spenders Despite Broader Economic Challenges
A report by luxury industry lobby Walpole and property giant Cadogan argues that London remains attractive to…
Can a New Government Help Britain Get Its Cool Back?
Ahead of the general election on Thursday, business and brand leaders are calling on the winning party, most…
Selfridges Set for Job Cuts, Citing Freeze on Tax-free Shopping
In a memo to staff seen by WWD, Selfridges said it plans to cut around 70 jobs in its head office due to…
Buckle Up for Luxury’s Wild Ride to Riches on the Road to 2030
Times may be tough for high-end players, but speakers at Walpole's annual British Luxury Summit believe that…
British Luxury Is Booming, but Automotive, Not Fashion, Is Driving Growth
The luxury sector's contribution to the British economy grew 69 percent between 2017 and 2022, according to…
Walpole to Fly British Flag, Promote Business in U.S. Ahead of Coronation
Some 25 brands including Fortnum & Mason, The Bicester Collection and Neal's Yard Remedies are crossing the…
British Brands, Retailers ‘Disappointed’ by Tax-free Shopping Reversal
Less than a month ago, Prime Minister Liz Truss' government promised to restore the tax-free shopping scheme…