Next strikes deal to operate Gap brand stores in UK, Ireland
UK clothing and homeware retailer Next Plc is to manage the Gap brand business for US specialty clothing retailer Gap Inc in the UK and Ireland as a franchise partner.
Retail
US retail sales edge up despite supply chain disruptions
US retail sales increased during August as consumer demand outweighed the pandemic, supply chain disruptions,...
Supply constraints hamper UK retail sales but clothing bucks trend
UK retail sales maintained their negative trajectory in August from the month prior, with the...
Apparel not affected by Marks and Spencer French store closures
Retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) is shuttering 11 of its stores in France due to...
John Lewis sounds warning on year ahead despite cutting cuts losses
The John Lewis Partnership cut its losses in the first half thanks to business rates...
Lululemon to hit 100% renewable electricity goal for US operations
Canadian apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica is set to achieve its goal of sourcing 100% renewable electricity across its direct operations in North America by 2021.
NRF to host inaugural supply chain 360 event in 2022
The National Retail Federation (NRF) will host its inaugural Supply Chain 360 event in Cleveland, Ohio, next year to address ongoing global supply chain challenges.
Asda names Fat Face’s Liz Evans as new MD of George
Supermarket retailer Asda has announced Fat Face CEO Liz Evans will join the company in January to lead its George business – the UK’s second-largest fashion retailer by volume.
H&M posts Q3 sales hike of 14%
Swedish fashion group H&M said group net sales in local currencies increased by 14% in the third quarter of 2021, compared with the corresponding period last year.
US holiday retail sales expected to increase by up to 9%
The US retail sector is set to experience a merry holiday season with growth spurred by elevated consumer spending on services and continued growth in e-commerce sales.
Affordable green fashion for all under Primark sustainability plan
Primark has pledged to make sustainable fashion more affordable to all under a new nine-year sustainability programme.
