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• Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries pleads not guilty in sex trafficking case

  25-10-2024 22:00
  Jeffries is charged with running an international sex trafficking and prostitution scheme while leading the clothing retailerMike Jeffries, the former longtime chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch, pleaded not guilty to charges related to an international sex trafficking and prostitution scheme he was accused of running while leading the clothing retailer.Jeffries, 80, who led Abercrombie from 1992 to 2014, pleaded not guilty to 16 criminal charges before a federal judge in Central Islip,
  
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• Online retailers should accept returns without complaining | Letters

  25-10-2024 18:44
  
  Serial returner Penelope Jones would prefer to try clothes on in store, but finds it’s often not possibleYour article says serial returners often send products back “out of buyer’s remorse” and quotes Al Gerrie saying that “this cohort is exploiting retailers” (Serial returners send back £6.6bn of online purchases a year in UK, report finds, 21 October). I am a serial returner, and these claims are not true of me. I would much prefer to go to a shop
  
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• In pictures: Flannels opens one of its ‘most disruptive flagships to date’ in Leeds

  25-10-2024 18:18 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Flannels has opened its sixth flagship store in Leeds, as the brand continues its ambition to “extend luxury to every corner of the country”.
  The site, which spans over six floors and 70,000 sq ft, sits alongside the luxury retailer’s London, Leicester, Liverpool, Sheffield and Newcastle stores.
  The Sports Direct owner stressed the flagship was “more than just a store” and was set to become “the destination for style, self-expressionand discovery for the city&
  
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• TFG London acquires White Stuff

  25-10-2024 17:16 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Lifestyle fashion brand White Stuff has been acquired by TFG London, the owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight. In a statement, TFG said the move... View Article
  
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• Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries to enter plea in sex trafficking case

  25-10-2024 16:49
  
  Jeffries is charged with running an international sex trafficking and prostitution scheme while leading the clothing retailerMike Jeffries, the former longtime chief executive of Abercrombie & Fitch, will be arraigned on Friday after being charged with running an international sex trafficking and prostitution scheme while leading the clothing retailer.Jeffries, 80, who led Abercrombie from 1992 to 2014, is expected to enter his plea to 16 criminal charges before a federal judge in Central Is
  
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• White Stuff snapped up by Hobbs owner TFG

  25-10-2024 14:50 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  The Foschini Group (TFG), which owns Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight, has acquired White Stuff.
  The group confirmed it will be retaining the fashion retailer’s senior leadership team, led by CEO Jo Jenkins, and all its colleagues across the business.
  As part of the transaction, White Stuff founders George Treves and Sean Thomas will both step down from the board and leave the fashion retailer.
  The Hobbs owner described the acquisition as a “significant milestone” in its st
  
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• CMA takes legal action against Mattress specialist Emma

  25-10-2024 14:37 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  The UK’s competition watchdog is set to take mattress seller Emma to court over its online discounting, which it claimed could be misleading shoppers.
  The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened an investigation into the retailer two years ago over the use of online urgency claims, such as countdown timers.
  Countdown timers are a tool used by retailers to create a sense of urgency among shoppers by encouraging them to make a purchase before the clock on a deal runs out. Related Stor
  
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• Watch: Asos launches its ‘most ambitious brand campaign to date’

  25-10-2024 12:55 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Asos has launched a new brand platform that celebrates the moments, places, and objects behind the latest fashion trends.
  ‘Inspired By’ takes inspiration from various locations that inform fashion trends and style – and “brings it to life by telling the story behind the curation”.
  The online fashion giant said almost 90% of its target market now looks beyond traditional sources like catwalks and celebrities for fashion inspiration.
  Asos said this has shaped ‘I
  
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• Boohoo rejects criticism from Frasers Group as ‘inaccurate and unfair’

  25-10-2024 12:38
  Frasers Group, which owns 27% of Boohoo, is attempting to install its founder Mike Ashley as chief executive of the online retailerNils Pratley: Boohoo was already a governance mess. Enter Mike Ashley for extra complexityBoohoo has hit back against Frasers Group , which is attempting to install its founder, Mike Ashley, as chief executive, describing Frasers’ criticisms of the online retailer as “inaccurate and unfair”.On Thursday, Sports Direct owner Frasers, which owns 27% of
  
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• Boohoo says it needs to protect commercial position in Frasers spat

  25-10-2024 10:49
  Fast-fashion retailer hits back at Mike Ashley’s demand to be appointed chief executive
  
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• Consumer confidence dips ahead of autumn Budget

  25-10-2024 09:58 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Consumer confidence has edged down in the UK this month as people nervously await the announcement of the autumn Budget. GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index has dropped... View Article
  
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• Watch: Freemans unveils Christmas ad starring Sophie Ellis-Bextor

  25-10-2024 09:50 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Freemans has teamed up with singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor for its 2024 Christmas advert.
  The online department store’s festive campaign features a 30-second commercial that sees Ellis-Bextor delivering gifts to families on a snow-dusted street, along with a style squad dressed in the latest seasonal fashion from the retailer.
  Set to the backing of the singers ‘Freedom of the Night’ track, the advert has gone live across social channels this week and will air on TV spots today (25
  
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• John Lewis shares details of store upgrades including plans for Jamie Oliver cookery school and cafe

  25-10-2024 09:38 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  John Lewis has shared details of the latest phase of its multi-million pound makeover of its stores. One of the first sites to benefit is the... View Article
  
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• Holland & Barrett eyes 50 new stores in 2025

  25-10-2024 09:11 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Holland & Barrett is planning to open up to 50 new stores in the UK next year as it ramps up its expansion plans.
  It forms part of the health and wellness retailer’s investment into physical stores, which saw the business open 35 new sites and refurbish 280 during the past year.
  The targeted store expansion for next year includes standalone stores, new formats and instore concessions with its retail partners, The Grocer reported. Related StoryHolland & Barrett eyes travel store est
  
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• John Lewis partners with Next-owned Made.com for sofa concessions

  25-10-2024 08:59 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  John Lewis has teamed up with sofa specialist Made.com to launch the brand’s first London showroom.
  The exclusive partnership sees the etailer, which is owned by high street rival Next, open a space in the department store’s Oxford Street flagship.
  Made.com will later launch on John Lewis’ website and its concessions will be rolled out to more of its stores. Related StoryIn pictures: Inside John Lewis Oxford Street’s multi-million pound makeover24/10/2024 x 1:23 PMIt is j
  
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• Boohoo responds to Mike Ashley’s demand for CEO role

  25-10-2024 08:56 via retailgazette.co.uk
  
  Boohoo has issued a response following an attempted boardroom coup by Frasers Group founder Mike Ashley.
  The retail entrepreneur demanded the fast fashion giant appoint him as CEO in an open letter this week among other requests as a solution to what he termed a “leadership crisis” driven by the retailer’s “incompetence”.
  Boohoo raised governance concerns about Ashley’s possible involvement on the board given his other investments.
  ”As shareholders will
  
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• Bestway Retail strengthens leadership team

  25-10-2024 08:26 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Bestway Retail, the operator of the Best-one, Costcutter, Bargain Booze and Wine Rack brands, has made three senior appointments within its retail team.  In a first... View Article
  
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• Strathberry upsizes and relocates within Covent Garden

  25-10-2024 08:16 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Strathberry has relocated and upsized its store in London’s Covent Garden. Following the success of its debut shop in the location, the Edinburgh based luxury leather goods... View Article
  
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• Rituals partners with Bluebell Group on Japan launch

  25-10-2024 07:57 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Rituals is partnering with Asian brand operator and distributor, Bluebell Group, to make its entry into Japan. Following the opening of a first Rituals store in... View Article
  
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