Unlimited Footwear Group (UFG), has announced a new strategic licensing partnership agreement with Gap Inc., which will allow it to design, produce, and distribute Gap-branded footwear. In a deal mediated …
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H&M vows to end sexual violence on the shop floor following the murder of an employee
H&M signed an agreement to stop sexual violence and harassment against women after the murder of an employee in 2021. Jeyasre Kathiravel, a worker at H&M’s Natchi Apparel Factory in …
Following takeover offers, Ted Baker begins formal sale
Ted Baker has announced it will officially throw itself up to potential takeover bids after rejecting two acquisition proposals from Sycamore Partners Management. This follows a flurry of interest in …
New Balance expands Made in USA Production with a new factory
New Balance, a footwear company based in Boston, has opened a new Methuen factory. The facility covers 80,000 square feet and was renovated for 20 million dollars. Sneaker production began …
Oxford Street is still Europe’s leading shopping destination
According to the latest Pan-European footfall report by BNP Paribas Real Estate, London’s Oxford Street was named Europe’s most-popular shopping street. It beat competition from Milan, Madrid and Paris. The …
JD.com launches a new concept store in Europe, The Netherlands. It is manned by robots
JD.com, a Chinese online retailer, has opened its first physical store in Europe. The stores, which are operated under the brand Ochama, are located in Leiden, Rotterdam, and Utrecht. Ochama, …
Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty will take on retail
Rihanna revealed that Savage x Fenty, her highly-respected lingerie brand is making its physical debut in select US locations. In an Instagram post, the international pop star stated that “2022, …
The top retail trends for 2022
While we are probably all tired of hearing about the pandemic, its global impact on the retail sector cannot be overlooked. The covid epidemic continues to hang over us. New …
Saks.com launches e-commerce wellness shop
Saks.com’s new Wellness Shop has been launched. The shop has a designated place in the top navigation for both men and women. It focuses on four key pillars: health & …
IBrands buys Pam & Gela
IBrands Global is an international supply chain platform and brand group that operates in the fashion, wellness and foodservice industries. They have acquired apparel line Pam &. Gela. Malinda Behrs …