Explainer: Will equal pay pressures fuel automation in retail supply chains?
Next Plc lost a six-year-long legal battle over equal pay last week and is now required to fork out £30m…
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Explainer: Does fashion have to choose between profit and sustainability?
Does the fashion industry need to choose between making a profit and becoming more sustainable? At responsible fashion sourcing trade…
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Next ups outlook as third party brands, overseas deliver strong Q2
Next Plc (Next) full price sales increased 3.2% in the 13 weeks to 27 July (Q2) compared to the same…
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Week in review: Bleak end to 2024 for global fashion retailers
When sportswear giant Nike says it is concerned about the challenges that lie ahead for the remainder of 2024, it's…
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Explainer: Why UK put Boohoo, H&M in environmental impact hot seat
The UK's Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) held an evidence hearing on 1 May to give 15 of the UK's largest…
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Next Plc Q1 sales benefit from portfolio versatility
Next Plc had expected Q1 sales to rise by 5% and industry experts say performance has been “impressive” considering poor…
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Next boasts ‘no product price inflation’ as FY23 sales, profit surge
Next group profits were up by 5% to a slightly better than expected £918m ($1.17m) as sales rose almost 6%…
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Co-founder Dunkerton weighs repurchase of struggling Superdry
Superdry’s co-founder Julian Dunkerton is considering buying back Superdry, according to a regulatory filing shared with investors. The note confirms…
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Growing political risk for 80% of top apparel sourcing countries outside China
The trend for friendshoring – or manufacturing and sourcing apparel from countries which are geopolitical allies – is under threat…
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The Very Group fails to compete with Next on fashion over festive period
During the festive period (the seven weeks to 22 December 2023), The Very Group saw its retail sales grow 3.4%…
