Anya Hindmarch Partners with Tesco for Mini Version of Its Circular Shopping Bag
Anya Hindmarch is releasing a Mini version of its Universal Bag in partnership with Tesco, rolling out in more than 500 UK stores this March. The smaller, navy‑blue bag with red handles is priced at £10 and targets quick‑shop trips, picnics and everyday errands. This follows a 2023 collaboration that introduced the full‑size bag and reflects rising consumer demand for reusable packaging. The initiative is part of Hindmarch’s broader circular‑economy program that has already diverted 433 tonnes of plastic from landfill.
Cambridge Satchel Appoints New CEO to Spearhead Expansion
Cambridge Satchel, part of Chargeurs Invest, has named Swiss entrepreneur Vincent Perriard as its new chief executive officer. Perriard succeeds Carine de Koenigswarter and brings a track record of luxury brand repositioning, including stints at Audemars Piguet, Zegna, Escada and...
Childrenswear Brand PO.P Celebrates 50 Years with New Anniversary Collection
Swedish childrenswear label PO.P marks its 50th anniversary with a limited‑edition collection that revisits the brand’s iconic 1976 pieces. The line, released in March 2026, features reimagined blue, red and white designs and new label details reflecting multiple wears. PO.P...
Consumer Card Spending Subdued in February but Clothing Sales on the Up
UK card‑based consumer spending rose modestly 1% in February, with non‑essential categories hitting a six‑month high of 1.8%. Clothing sales increased 3.7% and health‑beauty purchases jumped 6.4%, while essential spend slipped 0.6%. Confidence fell across the UK and major economies...
Starbucks Partners ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Musical and The Cirkel for Soho Pop-Up
Starbucks is teaming with the West End hit "The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical" and luxury resale platform The Cirkel to stage a fashion‑focused pop‑up at its Soho coffee shop on 13 March. The event will showcase a curated selection...
Net-a-Porter Warehouse Workers in London Voting to Strike over Pay
More than 100 workers at Net‑a‑Porter’s Charlton warehouse in South London are voting on strike action to secure the London Living Wage. The retailer, which promised the wage in 2021, now proposes £14.41 per hour, £761 below the £14.80 target...
Joint Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles Outlet Store to Open in Northern Ireland
TFG London is launching its first tri‑brand outlet, uniting Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles under one 3,851 sq ft roof at The Boulevard in Northern Ireland, slated for a spring opening. The concept offers discounted womenswear, footwear and accessories while preserving each...
London Records Steepest Drop in Footfall Since April 2024
London recorded its steepest footfall decline since April 2024 as February’s unusually heavy rain kept shoppers indoors. UK retail footfall dropped 4.7% year‑on‑year, with high streets down 5.4% and shopping centres down 5.5%. The downpour pushed consumers toward online channels,...
Mango Delivers €3.8bn in Sales with Plans to Grow UK Retail Network
Spanish fashion retailer Mango reported €3.8 billion in sales for 2025, a 13% increase over the prior year, and an EBITDA of €722 million. The company invested nearly €225 million in store expansion, technology, logistics and its new Mango Campus headquarters. In the...