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The O2’s Entertainment District and shopping outlet, Icon Outlet, which are owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, have experienced a stellar trading period throughout January and February half term. This follows a successful 2022 performance, indicating a strong and...

Primark owner Associated British Foods has said first half trading at the fashion retailer has been better than expected and “good” in all markets. ABF said it expects total Primark sales to be 16% ahead of the same period last year at constant currency, driven by a 10% uplift in like-for-like...

Monsoon is to open its first childrenswear boutique next month. Due to launch on 1 March, the Monsoon Children concept store will be situated in the Westfield, Stratford City shopping centre in the heart of its childrenswear section on the ground floor. The shop will offer the retailer’s complete children’s range including...

Marks & Spencer is rolling out signage in more than 1,500 fitting rooms to give customers guidance on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. The retailer has worked with Breast Cancer Now on the signage which includes the charity’s logo and a QR code for customers to scan to take...

Skechers has collaborated with Diane von Furstenberg on a new footwear and apparel collection for women. Launched globally, Skechers x DVF blends the fashion designer’s signature prints and bold colours with the comfort of Skecher’s shoes. Kathy Kartalis, senior vice president of global product for Skechers, said: “Featuring the instantly recognisable Diane...

Mugler is the latest brand to collaborate with Swedish fashion giant H&M as part of its upcoming spring collection. The Mugler x H&M collection, crafted under the direction of L’Oréal-owned Mugler’s creative director Casey Cadwallader, will encapsulate the unique and contemporary spirit of Mugler. The collection will be available online and in...

Sainsbury’s is swapping traditional plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its beef mince range. The supermarket said the move will save 450 tonnes of plastic per year and result in a minimum 55% reduction in plastic per product. Customers will be able to purchase beef mince in the...

JD has announced that it will be continuing its partnership with the Ibiza Rocks music destination this summer. Having embarked on the partnership in 2019, the retailer said it will be putting youth culture at the heart of its brand activity this year with a range of influencer engagement, social media...

Lush has found itself in a legal battle with a business set up by its former chief executive, Andrew Gerrie over its stake in the firm. Silverwood Brands, which lists Gerrie as a director, announced in December that it had acquired a 19.8 per cent stake in Lush at a cost...

Hermès is granting all staff a £3,500 bonus to all 19,700 of its employees at the end of this month following a highly successful year. The bonus follows the news of the company’s 29% increase in revenue to £10.3 billion for 2022, revealing “remarkable” sales growth in all geographical regions. Net profit reached...