Superdry in need of youth.
Superdry is the latest mainstream fashion brand to come under pressure as it fights to appeal to a younger audience and is faced with implementing harsh cost-cutting measures and potentially closing some of its stores.
Sweet smell of success for high-end beauty goods.
Against a backdrop of slowing growth in the broad luxury goods sector the beauty category represents a bright spot for high-end retailers and brand owners that is giving them some confidence for the future.
The Edit LDN deal highlights tough times for go-go retailer.
It was recently announced that Edit LDN was being acquired by off-price fashion retailer BrandAlley.
Smaller retailers boosting technology spending.
Smaller retailers in the UK are planning to invest in technology in the year ahead as they recognise it as a key way to boost the customer experience.
Brand challenges remain at Farfetch.
Online luxury retailer Farfetch has been acquired by South Korea-based e-commerce group Coupang, thereby saving it from insolvency.
Reappraising the value of physical space at MAPIC .
Leaders in retail property, food & beverage and leisure came together in the south of France for the annual MAPIC event.
Showcasing British brands in immersive space.
As well as showcasing a variety of British brands the first Brityard store in central London is creating an immersive experience for shoppers involving a programme of events aimed at bringing the brands to life for visitors.
HMV spins a positive trend for vinyl and Oxford Street.
Pioneering luxury goods company Elvis & Kresse continues to increase the amount of waste materials it uses to make its unique belts and bags.
Food delivery firms extending into non-food.
Food delivery firms are continuing to push beyond their core market of take-away meals as they look to further leverage their delivery infrastructures through tie-ups with retailers and brand owners.
Gen Z’s key supporters of meal-kits.
Providers of meal kits continue to remain under pressure to reach sustainable levels of profitability despite having a serious following from younger consumers who maintain a strong appetite for the convenience of such products.