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Superdry has sued Asos in the High Court claiming the online giant copied its ‘Osaka’ branding on T-shirts and sweatshirts and sold it online despite warnings to cease trading the clothing line. It is understood that ASOS was asked to remove the ‘copycat’ items back in July this year, but that...

Ikea is the latest among the big box stores to admit that they are taking matters into their own hands in an attempt to elevate some of the disruptions and global shortages the company has been experiencing. Ikea confirmed to U.S. broadcaster NBC News that it had started shipping goods using...

H&M’s autumn recycled denim collection is its most recycled collection to date as it continues its drive to make the fabric more sustainable. The ten-piece collection includes baggy jeans, loose straight-leg jeans, a trucker jacket and an oversized overshirt, as well as accessories such as a bucket hat and shopper bag. The...

Figures from the Local Data Company have pointed to a slowing in the decline in the number of stores across the UK as government measures and pent-up post-lockdown demand provide some protection. Figures have shown that over 8,700 chain stores disappeared from UK  retail locations in the first six months of 2021....

JoJo Maman Bébé is best known for its French-style children’s clothing – a favourite brand of Royals and recently worn by Princess Charlotte when she applauded NHS carers – but it has seen a spike in demand for its pregnancy products in the past few weeks. The baby clothing and goods...

New data has shown that UK shoppers are preparing for Christmas unseasonably early this year. The figures from luxury artificial Christmas tree and decor brand Balsam Hill have revealed that the company saw a 60% surge in sales of trees and decorations in August compared to last year. Balsam Hill also experienced...

Clintons is to sell a selection of alcoholic drinks for the first time as part of plans to improve its online offering. The card and gift retailer is partnering with independent Shropshire distillery Henstone to offer the range on its online store clintonsretail.com. Clintons said the partnership will be the first of...

Westfield shopping centre chain has announced that it will be streaming an exclusive global event with Grammy award winning artist Lady Gaga on 30 September. Streamed online and across Westfield’s global network of flagship destinations, the event will celebrate the launch of the star’s forthcoming Love For Sale album with Tony...

Next has appointed Soumen Das as a non-executive director. In a statement, Next said his hiring would strengthen its board’s knowledge and experience of the UK property and capital markets following the stepping down of Francis Salway in May of this year. Das is currently working as chief financial Officer of UK...

New data has shown that August marked a turning point for UK retail footfall as the number of visits to retail locations declined by 18.6% on 2019 levels compared to a drop of 24.2% in July. The figures from retail researchers at Springboard reveal that this was the first time that...