Lacoste CEO ousted ahead of Paris Fashion Week show
Lacoste has dismissed chief executive Eric Vallat just days before the French fashion and lifestyle brand staged its latest Paris runway show, according to reports. Vallat’s…
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British drugstore chain Boots to come under Canadian ownership
The Canadian billionaire Weston family, former owners of the luxury department store chain Selfridges, is acquiring the British drugstore chain Boots from the investment fund…
The Shepherd Mayfair is now open in the heart of historic Shepherd Market
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Bed Bath & Beyond parent company calls off another deal
Neighborhood Intelligence has axed plans to acquire real estate platform Fathom Holdings a month after it canceled its deal to buy F9 Brands.
Lacoste fires its CEO
Lacoste dismissed CEO Éric Vallat last week, just before the fashion show during Paris Fashion Week. Thierry Guibert is once again taking the helm at the French luxury lifestyle…
Canada's Weston Family Agrees $8.9bn Boots Deal, Marking Return To Ireland
Canada's Weston has entered into an agreement to acquire Boots and its associated businesses for $8.9 billion (€7.96 billion).
Xandres is growing in the Netherlands and expanding into Germany
Xandres attributes its revenue growth in the past fiscal year primarily to strong momentum in the Netherlands. Now, the Belgian fashion company is shifting its focus to Germany…
The next big skincare trend isn’t on your face, it’s in your hands
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Turnover grows 4.5% at Sweaty Betty but losses hit £5.25m
Sweaty Betty’s pre-tax losses have hit £5.25m, as the activewear brand faced higher administrative and operational costs associated with restructuring. The sportswear specialist…
EXCLUSIVE: PayPoint to double fees for some stores to make charges “simpler and fairer”
The move will effect hundreds of stores
ASOS confirms that hackers breached the app for a ransom note
ASOS confirms that hackers exploited the fashion retailer’s app for a public extortion attempt, a rare tactic in cyberattacks. The online clothing retailer says basic data may…
Parfetts brings The Local fascia to four Carlisle stores
The deal has seen investment across the four stores, including new branding and refreshed layouts