Diesel founder Renzo Rosso is reported to be one of a number of suiters circling the Roberto Cavalli luxury fashion house which is being advised on a potential sale by Rothschild.
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Diesel founder Renzo Rosso circles Roberto Cavalli
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Juicy Couture launches two exclusive kidswear collections for UK & EU
Juicy Couture is launching two exclusive kidswear collections for the UK and EU markets for SS19 via its licensing partner Brand Machine Group.
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Dominic Chappell: “I wish to God I never got involved in BHS”
Dominic Chappell declared in court today that he wished “to God that I never got involved” in BHS, the department store chain he famously acquired from Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia group for £1 back in 2015 and which collapsed a year later.
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Senior team reshuffle at TFG London as it reports strong first half
TFG London, owner of womenswear brands such as Whistles, Hobbs and Phase Eight, has announced a number of changes to its top team including the exit of Hobbs CEO Meg Lustman.
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The Industry Interview: Martin Mason, managing director, Tricker’s
Tricker’s, Northampton’s oldest footwear manufacturer of top-end Goodyear welted English shoes, celebrates its 190th anniversary in 2019, and is reissuing a special “190 Tramping Boot” hand lasted by its master craftsmen. The brand also features heavily in the BBC2 series ‘Made in Great Britain’ today (on Friday 14 December at 9pm). Managing director Martin Mason gives an insight into what makes Tricker’s so special.
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Scoop partners with V&A for February edition
Contemporary womenswear tradeshow Scoop has partnered with the V&A to create the visual identity of its AW19 edition taking place at the Saatchi Gallery in February.
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Why luxury brands are no longer synonymous with quality
Luxury brand names were once a signifier of quality and craftsmanship. In the race to grow and hit those billion dollar turnovers many luxury fashion brands have diminished their quality to a point where you can no longer tell the difference between a real or fake product.
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Sports Direct faces “significant challenges” in House of Fraser turnaround
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has said the company faces “significant challenges” turning House of Fraser around, as profits took a hit from the department store acquisition.
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Mike Ashley claims Debenhams on the brink as he offers £40m loan
Mike Ashley has claimed Debenhams is on the brink of collapse as he urged the struggling retailer to accept his offer of a £40m loan to avoid a Christmas disaster.
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Bonmarche shares plunge after warning of potential £4m losses
Womenswear chain Bonmarche has seen its shares crash after warning it could slip to a £4m annual loss amid “unprecedented” tough trading conditions.