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Authentic Brands Group eyeing Hunter Boots
New York-based ABG, the owner of Reebok and Ted Baker, is one of the possible bidders for Hunter Boots, the Wellington boots specialists
JD Sports delivers solid performance
According to the group's latest update on fiscal 2023, the UK-based retailer saw its revenue and profit before tax and adjusting items grow year-over-year despite supply chain challenges
Farfetch announces first quarter results
The UK-based luxury online retailer posted an 8.1% revenue growth in the first quarter of 2023, as compared to the same period of last year, but a profit loss of 174.3 million US dollars
JD Sports set to purchase Groupe Courir
The UK-based retailer announced that it plans to acquire the French Groupe Courir for an enterprise value of 520 million euros as part of the previously outlined growth strategy
Farfetch launches Reebok's partnership
The luxury online retailer has commercially launched the previously announced partnership with Reebok to run the brand's European e-commerce sites and its wholesale distribution
UK-listed retailers' profit warnings fall to the lowest quarterly total since 2020
In the first quarter of 2023, UK-listed retailers' profit warnings fell to the lowest quarterly total since 2020, but “persistent inflation, high-interest rates and tightening consumer spending” continue to challenge the sector
Primark posts strong first half
The fashion retailer, owned by Associated British Foods, reported that in the 24 weeks to March 2023, its revenue increased by 19%, as compared to the same period last year
JD Sports appoints two non-executive directors
The UK-based retailer has announced that Angela Luger and Darren Shapland will become the newest company's non-executive directors, effective as of the 1st of June
JD Sports appoints first Global Managing Director
The UK-based retailer has appointed Michael Armstrong to the newly-created role of Global Managing Director. He is expected to further help drive the group's growth
Farfetch names new Chief Marketing Officer
The luxury e-tailer has appointed Nick Tran as its new Chief Marketing Officer. He brings to the role his expertise in engaging with Gen Z and Millennial customers at TikTok, Taco Bell, Samsung, and Hulu
Dr. Martens lowers full year profit guidance
The iconic British brand has lowered its FY 23 profit outlook due to costs associated with resolving operational issues at its LA distribution centre, as well as a decline in wholesale revenue
Gucci and Burberry join platform that aims to promote smart consumption
The two luxury brands have joined a new platform launched by the tech start-up Labell-D that aims to help consumers protect the value of their luxury products through validated pricing
Pentland Brands appoints new Chief Operating Officer
The owner of brands such as Speedo, Berghaus, Endura and Ellesse has announced that Abhy Thomas-Joseph was appointed the company’s new global Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Asos adds two non-executive directors to the Board
The UK-based fashion retailer has named Natasja Laheij and Jose Manuel Martinéz Gutiérrez as independent non-executive directors to its board of directors, effective as of the 11th of April
UK: Mother’s Day boosted March retail sales
Despite cost-of-living pressures and an wet weather that kept shoppers at home, Mother's Day purchases boosted spending in March. Still, overall growth fell short of inflation-
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