Next Plc
Next in GBP8.5m rescue deal for Cath Kidston
In a pre-pack administration deal, Next agreed to acquire Cath Kidston’s brand name, domain names and intellectual property. The cathkidston.com…
Brands urged to take responsibility for garment workers in Sri Lanka
A research brief by the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) calls on major brands sourcing from Sri Lanka to take responsibility…
Top Stories last week on Just Style…
Here are last week’s top trending stories on Just Style: Shein slammed again by US senators over ‘possible use’ of…
Primark, Asos among 33 signatories to new Pakistan Accord
The latest tranche of signatories to the Pakistan Accord now covers over 300 factories in the South Asian country. It…
Fashion watchdog plea as brands attacked for mistreating factories
The survey, which was conducted by the University of Aberdeen and trade justice charity, Transform Trade, is said to be…
Apparel price hikes in 2023 – the kiss of death or key to survival?
Consumers are cutting back after the expense of the festive period, non-essential spending is significantly reduced, and retailers are looking…
Next warns of price increases in 2023 deemed ‘essential’ to maintain margins
Next has reported better than anticipated sales for the nine weeks to 30 December 2022, prompting shares in the company…
Bright future for Joules after GBP34m Next takeover
As part of the deal, Next said it intends to keep 100 of 124 Joules store locations, "a positive outcome",…
Week in Review: Can Shein shake off negativity amid double blow?
The company is said to be using Xinjiang-sourced cotton in garments exported to the US. But with shipments falling below…
Athleta, Banana Republic launch in UK under Next-Gap JV
Gap Inc said Banana Republic and Athleta will start selling within the UK and Republic of Ireland through the joint…