UK under-16s social media ban could reshape fast fashion’s youth outreach
The UK ban on social media access for under-16s is expected to come into force in spring 2027. But it…
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Another potential buyer eyes The Very Group
Sky News reports that Elliott Advisors, which owns bookstore chains Waterstones and Barnes & Noble, is considering purchasing The Very…
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How returns friction is slowing sales
GlobalData surveyed 2,168 US consumers in February 2026 about their thoughts on returns for customer behaviour platform Extend. More than…
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Is Topshop plotting a return to UK high streets?
Topshop closed all its physical retail sites in 2021, when the brand was sold to Asos, following the collapse of…
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What does GameStop’s ‘audacious’ bid for eBay mean for secondhand fashion?
This week, eBay confirmed receipt of an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition offer from video game retailer GameStop, which currently holds a…
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Asos makes “steady progress” on topline in H1 as losses narrow
In the 26 weeks to 1 March 2026, Asos saw its gross merchandise value (GMV) improve sequentially to £1.17bn. The…
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Allbirds pivots from sustainable footwear to AI
In a statement, Allbirds announced it had entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor for a $50m convertible…
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Middle East conflict drives sharpest UK consumer confidence drop since Covid
Collected at the start of March 2026, immediately after the US and Israel began strikes on Iran, the data shows…
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Just Style’s parent company GlobalData moves to Main Market of LSE
LONDON, 05 March 2026 – GlobalData Plc, the trusted intelligence platform and parent company of Just Style, today moves from AIM to the Main Market of the…
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Shein, Adidas set to have captured most UK apparel share in 2025
The market remained subdued through 2025 with only cautious signs of recovery, as shoppers prioritised convenience, versatility, and trend-led value.…
