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Quiz has launched its first environmentally friendly clothing line as part of its sustainability road map. Called Quiz Eco, the collection comprises 16 products including summer items such as dresses and midi skirts. The range has been designed and manufactured in the UK via Global Recycled Standard certified routes. Each style has...

Zara owner Inditex has posted a bumper quarterly profit, while taking a hit of €216m after the temporary closure of its business in Ukraine and Russia. The Madrid-listed firm, which is the largest fashion company in the world reported an 80% jump in quarterly profit on the back of soaring sales...

Pepco Group has seen its first half revenue climb by 18.9% year-on-year to €2.37 billion despite shoppers scaling back due to the cost of living crisis. In the six months to 31 March, like-for-like sales growth was strong at 5.3% following a second quarter uplift of  12.1%. Underlying EBITDA was also up,...

The O2, the world’s most popular music, leisure, and entertainment venue, has announced the appointment of Robbie Balfour as Brand & Marketing Director to lead the marketing strategy across the full campus at venue, including the arena, Icon Outlet, Up at The O2 and the Entertainment District.   Robbie will be bringing...

Tesco will donate almost £100,000 to three LGBTQ+ charities to celebrate this year’s Pride festival and support the LGBTQ+ community. The supermarket will also again be the headline sponsor for London and Brighton Pride. £33,000 will be donated to the following charities: Switchboard – a helpline service offering support and information to the...

Boots has committed to freezing prices across 1,500 of its own label products to ensure they remain affordable for customers during the cost of living crisis. The Boots own label lines will be price locked until at least the end of the year and will include everyday essentials such as toothpaste,...

Secret Sales has appointed former ASOS chief executive Nick Beighton as chairman. Prior to ASOS, where he previously held the roles of  chief operating officer and chief financial officer, Beighton also worked as finance director at Luminar and held a senior role at Matalan. Secret Sales was acquired by Griffin’s LRG Online...

Jigsaw is celebrating improved full year results with EBITDA of £2.8 million and an operating profit of £1.2 million. This compares to a loss of £21 million in the previous year. Meanwhile, sales increased to £47.7 million in the year ending 29 January from £38.7 million in the prior 12 month period. The...

Sloane Stanley has today announced the forthcoming £200k investment and upsize of technology-led sleep smart brand, Sleep.8 at 362-368 King’s Road, marking more than a doubling in total sq. ft.    The new upsized 2,950 sq ft Sleep.8 will form their London flagship space, providing new capabilities and offering bespoke solutions for...

Pinterest is to acquire The Yes AI powered shopping platform for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2018 by chief executive Julie Bornstein, The Yes enables consumers to shop a personalised feed of fashion based on the user’s active input on brand, style and size. When the acquisition is completed, Bornstein will remain...