Business · Acquisition
Autumn Fair, held in early September at the NEC in Birmingham, is teaming up with live commerce platform Whatnot to introduce exhibitors and visitors to this format, as live selling expands into physical retail.
Retail · Acquisition
American firm Marquee Brands is to acquire Canadian brand Roots at C$4.10 per share, a transaction that takes the company private and entrusts its operational management to JM&A, led by Joseph Mimran and Frank Rocchetti.
Retail · Acquisition
After taking over Harvey Nichols on 13 August, Frasers Group has announced full payment of sums owed to independent stylists and personal shoppers left unpaid under the British department store's former management.
Business · Results
The British childcare specialist has announced the completion of a refinancing deal, following a year marked by growth in revenue and EBITDA, according to Retail Gazette.
Business · Launch
The company, co-founded by scientist Mickaël Mheidle and entrepreneur Kareem Burke, presents a digital process that would limit water use to 20 ml per pair of jeans. Ha-Meem Group and ISAIC are among the first industrial partners.
Business · Results
According to FashionUnited UK, the Dutch cosmetics retailer would open a new store at 9 High Town, in Hereford, with a festive launch and exclusive offers for early customers.
Beauty · Legal · Brief
The perfumery group is said to have filed suit in a Chinese court over alleged infringement of a patent on the biotechnological production of sclareol, a key ingredient in amber notes.
Business · Appointment
Munich-based basketball specialist Kickz.com GmbH has entrusted its management to Marijn van Dommelen since August 1, according to FashionUnited UK. He leaves Zalando after five years, having previously spent time at Nike.
Fashion · Launch
The Danish brand is said to have unveiled a capsule collection entirely co-designed with British creator Madeline Argy, marking her first credited role as co-designer according to FashionUnited UK.
Fashion · Opening
The American outdoor brand will bring its travelling repair workshop dedicated to surf wetsuits back to eight European countries, with fourteen stops in total, including three in France, in September.
Beauty · Results
The American beauty group posted a 5% increase in net sales for fiscal 2026, driven by fragrance and skincare. It is targeting 3 to 5% organic growth for fiscal 2027.
Retail · Communication
The ASA ruled that the offer, published in The Mail on Sunday, caused unnecessary disappointment among customers due to insufficient stock in stores.
Business · Acquisition
According to FashionUnited France, Erin Magee, creative director, appears to have left Supreme after more than two decades with the New York streetwear brand, now owned by EssilorLuxottica.
