Intu launches first nationwide TV campaign
By Shopping centre operator Intu, which manages the Trafford Centre, Lakeside and the Manchester Andale centre, has launched its first fully integrated, through-the-line campaign, spearheaded by its first nationwide TV commercial. The festive TV ad will be aired across digital platforms and tailored for regional TV networks around the UK, as it asks shoppers to ‘come […]
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Ripe Maternity launches at Mothercare UK
Ripe Maternity, Australia’s leading maternity and nursing brand, is launching with UK mother and baby retailer Mothercare. The Australian brand is set to introduce its Spring/Summer 2016 to Mothercare stores across the country as well as it online store on Thursday, February 11, marking the brand’s official UK debut. “2016 marks the 20 year anniversary […]
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London named world’s most innovative city
London has been named the world’s most innovative city in 2015, according to the 9th annual Innovation Cities Index from 2thinknow, which analysed 500 cities around the world on their potential for creation, implementation and communication of ideas in their urban economies. The index credits London as the “first European capital to implement innovation strategies […]
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The best times to visit a store during Black Friday
London – With less than a day to go before the kick off of the holiday shopping period kicks off, more and more retailers have begun to spread out their Black Friday discounts in the hopes of preventing a immediate rush to their brick-and-mortar stores. However as consumers turn to their mobile devices several times […]
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Paul Smith to consolidate labels into two lines
London – Paul Smith seems set to follow in the footsteps of British luxury house Burberry as the brand aims to streamline its labelling. By consolidating its collections, which currently include Paul Smith, Paul Smith Jeans and Paul Smith London, Paul Smith aims unify and strengthen its core brand ahead of the launch of a […]
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CFDA award split between three designers
New York – For the first time in history, and due to a last minute decision by CFDA Chairman Diane Von Furstenburg, Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, and CFDA President and CEO Steven Kolb, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund prize was split between three designers. Brother Vellies, Gypsy Sport, and Jonatan Simkhai took home the top prize […]
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Illustrations – How a sense of fineness can lead Prada to a bright future
Things are said to be looking gloomy for the Italian fashion house, but Miuccia Prada, the youngest granddaughter of Mario Prada and creative head of Prada and Miu Miu is convinced that the company is only going through momentary dip. FashionUnited investigates whether things have really taken a turn for the worst at Prada, or […]
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Over 70 companies to make a move against climate change
The list of companies that have signed the White House Climate Pledge now includes 73 new names. By signing the agreement, companies show their support for the measures that are announced during the Parisian climate conference COP 21. A few examples of fashion brands who have made a pledge to introduce measures to counter climate […]
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Mulberry teases debut Johnny Coca collection
Mulberry has released a short film introducing Johnny Coca ahead of the brand’s relaunch during London Fashion Week where the heritage label is returning to the official schedule. Coca joined the British brand as creative director last year and the brand has been fairly quiet on his debut autumn/winter 2016 collection, which is to be […]
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Sports Direct founder said to be sued over 15 million pound share offer
The founder of UK sportswear retailer Sports Direct, Mike Ashley, is reportedly being sued over an offer made with an investment banker in 2013, according to news reports. Former Merrill Lynch banker Jeff Blue, is said to have made the deal with billionaire Ashley over drinks in a London pub which would see Ashley pay […]
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