The Interview: Co-Founder Abhi Arora on Building Second-Hand Wholesale Marketplace Fleek
London‑based Fleek, a B2B marketplace for vintage and second‑hand wholesale clothing, has scaled from a Brick Lane startup to a Silicon Valley‑backed global player. Since its first sale in November 2021, it now supports over 10,000 resellers sourcing stock from more than 1,000 wholesalers in 70 countries, and has raised $50 million in total funding. The platform leverages AI, video‑enabled live shopping and computer‑vision tools to bring transparency, reduce middlemen costs and improve margins for buyers. Fleek also claims to have diverted nine million garments from landfill, positioning itself at the intersection of circular fashion and tech‑driven commerce.
Hermès Reports Double-Digit Growth Despite Middle East Impact
Hermès posted double‑digit growth in Q1 2026, reporting €4.1 billion of consolidated revenue (≈ $4.5 billion), up 6% at constant exchange rates year‑on‑year. Excluding a 3% decline in France tied to reduced Middle‑East tourist traffic, Europe grew 10% and the Americas and Japan also...
British Heritage Brands Come Together for St. Tropez Summer Pop-Up
British heritage brands Smythson, Globe‑Trotter and Connolly, now owned by Oakley Capital, have opened a 7,745 sq ft pop‑up called “The Shop on the Corner” in St‑Tropez, running through 5 October 2026. The two‑floor venue pairs the British labels with Italian design houses Alessi...
London Label Poster Girl Launches Capsule Collection with OnlyFans
London fashion label Poster Girl has teamed with subscription platform OnlyFans for a limited‑edition capsule collection. The line features a £450 ($560) peacock‑blue latex short that sold out quickly, plus a £670 ($840) corset and dress, $31 thongs and a...
John Lewis Appoints Creative Director for Fashion Amid Own-Brand Expansion
John Lewis has named Jacqui Markham as its new Fashion Creative Director, succeeding Queralt Ferrer. Markham arrives from Whistles after senior design stints at Topshop and ASOS, and will steer the creative direction of the retailer’s own‑brand womenswear, menswear and childrenswear. Her hire...
Puma Taps Ex-Adidas VP as New Creative Lead as Competition Heats Up
Puma has appointed former Adidas executive James Carnes as Senior Vice President of Creative Direction, a newly created role that will steer the brand’s design, innovation and product excellence. Reporting to Chief Brand Officer Maria Valdes, Carnes will align creative...
Jigsaw Appoints New Retail Director to Drive Store Expansion
Jigsaw has appointed Chris Browne, former Global Retail Director at Ted Baker, as its new Retail Director to spearhead a next phase of store expansion. Browne brings three decades of experience, having grown Ted Baker’s footprint from eight to more than 500...
Charity Super.Mkt to Launch Sale Event at New London Warehouse as Sales Hit £5m
Charity Super.Mkt, a second‑hand fashion retailer founded in 2023, has reached £5 million (≈$6.3 million) in sales and is opening a new warehouse and pop‑up at London’s O2 Centre. The launch coincides with Earth Month, featuring a one‑day tiered sale where prices...
March Footfall Disappoints Despite Early Easter and School Holidays
UK retail footfall rose 2.4% year‑on‑year in March, the first positive month in nearly a year, largely thanks to an early Easter break and school holidays. Shopping centres posted the strongest gain at 2.6%, followed by retail parks at 2.5%...
How I Started in Fashion: Radley Creative Director, Fernando Soriano Iglesias
Radley, the quintessentially British handbag label, has appointed Spanish creative director Fernando Soriano Iglesias, whose résumé includes senior roles at luxury houses such as Loewe and Carolina Herrera. After more than a year in the role, Iglesias unveiled an AW25...
Adidas Searches Spike at JD as Molly-Mae Collab Drops
Adidas Originals launched a limited‑edition capsule with reality‑TV star Molly‑Mae Hague on April 9, featuring reworked Superstar II and Samba sneakers priced at £100 (≈ $125). JD.com reported a 51 % surge in overall Adidas searches on launch day, with “Superstar” queries up 58 %...
ASOS Reinterprets Adidas Classics Through Feminine Lens in Latest Collaboration
Adidas Originals and ASOS have unveiled their third exclusive women’s collection, marking the first time the line will appear in a physical retail setting. The drop will be sold online and at a pop‑up inside Adidas’ London flagship store from...
Uniqlo Oxford Street Flagship Ranks Among Brand's Top Performing Stores Worldwide
Fast Retailing reported that Uniqlo’s Oxford Street flagship ranked fifth in global sales for the six months to February 2026, making it one of the brand’s top‑performing stores worldwide. International revenue jumped 22.4% to ¥1,241.3 billion (approximately $8.3 billion), while profit rose 37.4%...
Primark Launches First-Ever Mobile App in UK
Primark has launched its first UK‑focused mobile app, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, after earlier rollouts in Ireland and Italy. The all‑in‑one platform offers real‑time stock checks, a store locator, personalised notifications and a favourites list,...
Trend Spotlight: Are Wedge Heels the Shoe of the Season?
Wedge heels have moved from early‑2000s nostalgia to the current runway, with designers like Victoria Beckham, Chloé and Isabel Marant reimagining the silhouette through cut‑outs, metallics and textured finishes. Marks & Spencer’s head of womenswear design, Lisa Illis, links the revival...
Whistles Bolsters Senior Leadership with Ex-Boohoo and Ex-Hobbs Execs
Whistles, the premium womenswear label owned by TFG London, has added two senior directors to its leadership team. James Blacklock, former Chief Product Officer at Boohoo, joins as Commercial Director to boost the brand's commercial momentum. Mo Riach, previously Head...
Levi’s Accelerates Growth as ‘DTC-First’ Strategy Pays Off
Levi Strauss & Co. posted first‑quarter net revenue of $1.7 billion, a 14% year‑on‑year increase, driven by a 16% rise in direct‑to‑consumer sales that now represent 52% of total revenue. The company lifted its full‑year 2026 outlook, forecasting 6% revenue growth...
Sneaker Specialist Sean Wotherspoon Joins Klekt Ahead of Crowdfunding Campaign
American sneaker designer and collector Sean Wotherspoon has joined European marketplace Klekt as an investor and Chief Community Curator just days before the platform’s Republic crowdfunding launch on April 8. The funding round aims to finance Klekt’s expansion from a sneaker‑focused...
Lacoste Taps Formula 1 Star Pierre Gasly as Ambassador
Lacoste has appointed Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly as its new brand ambassador, linking the French Maison with the world of motorsport. Gasly, the 2020 Italian Grand Prix winner and a noted tennis and golf enthusiast, will front the iconic Lacoste...
Topman Launches Design Competition to Spotlight Emerging British Artists
Topman has announced a design competition to find three emerging British artists to collaborate on a limited‑edition capsule collection tied to its Gentle Transition menswear line. Artists working in photography, painting, illustration or printmaking can submit interpretations of the collection’s...
Gok Wan Fronts New JD Williams Campaign with Charity Partner Macmillan
N Brown Group's JD Williams has launched its spring/summer 2026 WE SEE YOU campaign, fronted by Gok Wan and partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support. The third installment targets mid‑life women, a traditionally underserved segment. Proceeds from Wan’s charity single “Deeper Love,” aired April‑June, will support Macmillan....
Flabelus Fuels UK Expansion with Bleckmann as Exclusive Fulfilment Partner
Spanish premium fashion label Flabelus is accelerating its UK rollout by appointing Bleckmann as its exclusive fulfilment partner. All omnichannel orders will be processed from Bleckmann’s Burton‑on‑Trent distribution centre, a strategic spot within the UK’s logistics golden triangle. Integrated e‑commerce...
N Brown Unveils Joe Marler as Face of Jacamo for SS26
N Brown has launched Jacamo’s spring/summer 26 campaign featuring former England rugby star Joe Marler as its new brand ambassador, extending a partnership that began with a photoshoot and podcast sponsorship. The multi‑channel rollout will appear on TV, streaming platforms, and a first‑ever...
Perfect Moment Secures $12 Million Investment to Fuel Growth
Luxury skiwear label Perfect Moment announced a $12 million investment, comprising a $10 million revolving credit facility from Krane Capital and X3 Higher Moment Fund and a $2 million equity injection at $0.33 per share. The funding follows the brand’s first profitable quarter...
New Look to Open Largest Concept Store at Metrocentre with 'Enhanced Omnichannel Capabilities'
New Look will relocate to an 11,000 sq ft space in the Metrocentre, creating its largest concept store to date. The new format expands womenswear, accessories and the 915 brand while adding click‑&‑collect, self‑service e‑commerce drop‑offs, showroom elevations and digital browsing displays....
Marks & Spencer Takes Its Fashion Stateside with Nordstrom Deal
Marks & Spencer has entered the U.S. brick‑and‑mortar fashion market through a partnership with Nordstrom, placing its clothing line in 30 stores from Los Angeles to New York and on Nordstrom’s e‑commerce site. The launch features more than 60 women’s...
How I Started in Fashion: Paul Hayes, CEO of Seasalt
Paul Hayes has led UK‑based apparel brand Seasalt since 2013. Under his tenure the company grew from a regional £20 million (~$25 million) operation to a £150 million (~$190 million) international business. Hayes emphasizes sustainability as core to the brand’s DNA and credits high‑performing...
Sergio Tacchini Celebrates 60 Years with Limited-Edition Collector’s Boxes
Italian sportswear label Sergio Tacchini is marking its 60th anniversary with two limited‑edition collector’s boxes, each containing a re‑imagined polo shirt or track top. The pieces are crafted from premium 100% cotton knit and feature a navy‑and‑white palette with "60...
Net-a-Porter Warehouse Workers Set to Strike over London Living Wage
Nearly 75% of the roughly 100 GMB members at Net‑a‑Porter’s Charlton warehouse have voted for strike action over a pay offer that falls short of the London Living Wage. The union says the retailer’s proposal of £14.41 per hour (~$18.01)...
Hackett London and Pepe Jeans Owner AWWG Appoints New CEO
Madrid‑based fashion group AWWG, owner of Hackett London, Pepe Jeans and Façonnable, has promoted its Chief Financial & Business Officer Laura Fernandez Plaza to chief executive officer, effective immediately. She succeeds Marcella Wartenbergh, who steps down after seven years at the helm....
Primark Launches Second Ever TV Ad ‘Shockingly Chic’
Primark has rolled out its second-ever television commercial, "Shockingly Chic," showcasing ten spring outfits priced from £12 (about $15) and available in stores worldwide and via Click & Collect in the UK. The multi‑channel campaign spans TV, video‑on‑demand, audio, out‑of‑home,...
N Brown Appoints CEO and Chair to Drive Next Phase of Retail and Financial Growth
N Brown Group has named Dan Joy as chief executive and Malcolm Le May as chair, succeeding Steve Johnson after a decade of leadership. Joy, who led N Brown’s financial‑services division for six years and previously held senior roles at...
Frasers Group Increases Its Financial Exposure to ASOS
Frasers Group has raised its total economic exposure to online fashion retailer ASOS to 29.26% by buying additional sold put options, increasing its put‑option exposure from 5.09% to 5.93%. The move does not alter Frasers’ voting rights, which remain tied...
WUKA Scales Tesco Presence to Boost Accessibility of Reusable Period Products
WUKA, a UK sustainable period‑care brand, has expanded its partnership with Tesco, boosting its in‑store presence from under 300 locations to more than 1,800 nationwide. The rollout reaches over 1,300 Tesco Express stores, marking the first large‑scale introduction of reusable...
Alexander McQueen to Relocate Old Bond Street Flagship Amid Wider Restructuring
Alexander McQueen will relocate its Old Bond Street flagship to a new premium location on the same street, slated for the final quarter of 2026. The move retains the existing store team and will feature a full range of ready‑to‑wear...
Harvey Nichols and J.D. Williams Among Hundreds of Employers Named for Failing to Pay Minimum Wage
The UK government has identified 389 employers, including Harvey Nichols and J.D. Williams, for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage to roughly 60,000 workers. Collectively, these firms must repay more than £7.3 million in back wages and face fines totaling...
Mango Appoints Former Estée Lauder Exec as New Brand Director
Mango has appointed Sara Donnielli, former senior executive at Estée Lauder, as its new Brand Director and Management Committee member. Donnielli, who spent two decades leading luxury fragrance and cosmetics portfolios, will report to CEO Toni Ruiz. The hire aligns...
Marks & Spencer Becomes ‘Exclusive Digital Wholesale Partner’ for David Gandy Wellwear
Marks & Spencer has launched David Gandy Wellwear on its Brands at M&S platform, becoming the brand’s exclusive digital wholesale partner. The partnership adds the designer’s best‑selling T‑shirts, loungewear, underwear and robes to M&S’s expanding third‑party menswear portfolio. Gandy, who...
Woolmark Appoints New CEO as Demand for Merino Wool Ramps Up
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has appointed Bryan Fry, former Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard Winemakers, as its new chief executive. Fry brings a blend of agronomy experience and global brand expertise to lead the Woolmark programme. The move coincides...
Boux Avenue’s ‘Tunnel of Love’ Collection Drives Sales Surge
Boux Avenue posted an EBITDA of £6.4 million for the year ending March 2025, driven by a 6.9% rise in sales and stronger margins. The following year, the retailer reported double‑digit sales growth in February, a 30% year‑on‑year jump in Valentine’s sales,...
Depop Appoints 'Trends Spokesperson' To Champion Circular Fashion Culture
Depop has named former Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson as its global Trends Spokesperson, a role that will translate the platform’s user data into forward‑looking fashion insights. She will analyze the behaviours of Depop’s 43.5 million members to predict cultural moments before...
Garage Reveals Opening Dates for First UK Stores
Garage, the Canadian activewear and denim label, launched its UK e‑commerce site and announced two physical stores: a Bluewater location opening on 20 March and a flagship at 321 Oxford Street West on 27 March. The online rollout provides nationwide shipping across...
Swedish Eyewear Brand Chimi Collaborates with Rotate for 70s Glamour Collection
Swedish minimalist eyewear label Chimi has teamed up with Copenhagen partywear brand Rotate to launch a limited‑edition capsule inspired by 1970s glamour. The collection, unveiled on Rotate’s Spring/Summer 2026 runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week, includes 11 sculptural styles ranging from...
M&S Sweeps YouGov Fashion Brand Rankings
Marks & Spencer (M&S) captured the top spot in YouGov’s latest UK fashion brand rankings, leading both consumer consideration (52.4%) and perceived quality and value categories. The brand posted the strongest year‑over‑year improvement in consideration, up 1.6 points, and has...
Minka Dink Joins the Latest Wave of King's Road Pop-Ups
London’s King’s Road is hosting a coordinated pop‑up programme covering more than 10,000 sq ft, with womenswear label Minka Dink returning for a third stint in a 1,728 sq ft unit from 21 March to 4 May. The space will then hand over to jewellery brand...
Bristol to Welcome Uniqlo’s First South West Store
Uniqlo is opening its first South West store in Bristol on 16 April 2026, occupying a two‑storey space in Cabot Circus. The shop will feature the brand’s LifeWear line, a UTme! customisation station, and a RE.UNIQLO STUDIO service for recycling, repair and...
Footasylum Returns to Glasgow’s Silverburn with ‘State-of-the-Art’ Store
Footasylum has launched a 10,305 sq ft flagship store in Glasgow’s Silverburn mall, marking its return to the high‑traffic Scottish venue. The new outlet joins three existing Glasgow locations and showcases a curated mix of exclusive and third‑party brands such as Monterrain,...
Gymshark Reports Record Year of Sales Growth for FY25
Gymshark posted its 13th consecutive year of growth, with FY25 sales climbing to £646 million, up from £607.3 million in FY24. Pre‑tax profit dropped to £7 million as the company deliberately reinvested earnings, while EBITDA reached £53.3 million and margins stayed at 62.3 %. The...
Roksanda Opens Concept Store on Sloane Street
Roksanda launched a three‑month concept store at 171‑172 Sloane Street in London. Designed by architect Bradley Taylor and curated by Roksanda Ilinčić with four female collaborators, the space blends fashion, art, and design. The pop‑up showcases the spring/summer 2026 collection...
Zalando Reports Double-Digit Growth in 2025 as It Accelerates Investment in AI Innovation
Zalando posted double‑digit growth in 2025, with GMV rising 14.7% to €17.6 billion, revenue up 16.8% to €12.3 billion and EBIT reaching €591 million. Active customers hit a record 62 million and non‑fashion categories grew 13%. The July 2026 acquisition of ABOUT YOU is expected...