Week in review: Fashion sector uncertainty lingers into late 2025
US tariffs are in full swing and the cost of living is continuing to bite for fashion consumers so it's…
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What UK fashion shoppers want in 2025
A GlobalData apparel report titled 'UK Apparel Consumer Insights 2025' highlights UK fashion purchases were led by female consumers with…
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Next ‘excelled’ in H1 with profit up 13.8% but shares cautious outlook
The group's profit before tax stood at £515m ($702.95m) in H1 2025/26, up by 13.8% from £452m in the same…
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Fat Face to close all US stores, move to online-only in region
Fat Face is majority-owned by UK department store retailer Next and has 175 stores in the UK with roughly 2,400…
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Next ups annual profit forecast amid strong Q2 2025/26 sales
The company reported a full price sales surge of 10.5% compared to the previous year, surpassing its initial forecast of…
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Thailand-Cambodia border dispute is concern for global fashion sector
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia troops over a disputed border is ongoing with Thailand warning the conflict could "move towards…
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Next vs Frasers Group: Who can rescue maternity wear brand Seraphine?
Maternity brand Serpahine collapsed into administration last week, with consultancy firm Interpath being appointed to manage the process. Founded in…
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Next raises outlook as Q1 sales benefit from warm weather, M&S challenges
Next had previously forecast a 6.5% rise in sales for Q1 but appears to have benefited from the warm weather…
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All eyes on mass, prestige fashion in 2025 as luxury market wanes
McKinsey & Co's 'The State of Luxury Fashion' report suggests macroeconomic headwinds, shifting customer preferences and a deteriorating value proposition…
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Next warns of 2025 price hike with other retailers ‘likely to follow suit’
Next reported full price sales up 6.0% in the nine weeks to 28 December, which it attributed partially to the…
