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Small eco jeweller Robin Valley gets funding boost
Eco-conscious UK jeweller Robin Valley has secured a “game-changing” £50,000 investment to fuel “rapid expansion as demand for its nature-inspired designs soars”.
Fashion
Spring budget gives some cash away but no move on tourist tax, business rates
The spring budget has aimed to give away what it could in a general election year, with measures to put more money in consumers’ pockets. But overall it was underwhelming and VAT-free shopping is still off the agenda.
Fashion
Harrods still hitting the spot with Chinese luxe shoppers says MD
Harrods MD Michael Ward remains upbeat about the luxury store’s sales to Chinese customers, with its focus on the most affluent and its connection with them via initiatives such as its new Shanghai club being key.
Fashion
Oxford Street vacancies and candy store numbers drop - LDC
There’s confirmation that London’s Oxford Street is bouncing back with new stores opening and a reduction in the candy store blight along the UK capital’s famous shopping thoroughfare.
Fashion
News analysis: As hopes of end to UK 'tourist tax' possibly dashed, are problems insurmountable?
Retailer optimism about the return of tax-free shopping for tourists to the UK has been rising but may be misplaced as it seems the government sees only the obstacles rather than the benefits.
Fashion
Bright idea: Covent Garden presents new Paul Smith light display
London’s Covent Garden has revealed a new immersive light installation in partnership with British designer and Floral Street resident Sir Paul Smith.
Fashion
Tourists are back in London but spending less says NWEC
The impact of UK tax-free shopping's absence on international visitor spending in the last 12 months has been “stark”, according to the New West End Company.
Fashion
Naomi Campbell links up with Boss for travel line with antibac properties
Naomi Campbell is launching a new travel-focused womenswear collection in a link-up with Boss, including items that are antibacterial, anti-crease and “anti-stress”.
Fashion
Bullring & Grand Central enjoys footfall strong in January as ‘flight to quality’ continues
The Bullring & Grand Central mall in Birmingham has continued to attract big-name retailers and increase footfall with strong visitor numbers in January, operator Hammerson has said.
Fashion
Aman Beverly Hills reveals first plans for Los Angeles
In 2027, one year before the Los Angeles Olympic Games, Beverly Hills will see the opening of the first Aman hotel in Los Angeles. An eagerly-awaited opening, where the luxury and fashion spheres are expected to flock.
Lifestyle
Birkenstock opens unique East London community studio
Footwear brand Birkenstock has launched an interesting “first-of-its kind” community studio and global brand-owned activation space in East London.
Fashion
Westwood designs get starring role at Blenhein Palace fashion exhibition
Designs by the late Vivienne Westwood are to take centre stage in an ‘Icons of British Fashion’ exhibition at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, being staged across 23 March-30 June.
Luxury
Miniso opens biggest UK store, has dedicated beauty zone
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso is to open its biggest-ever store in the UK in London’s Camden on 14 February. It will feature its newly-launched budget beauty + self-care line.
Fashion
Review suggests 'tourist tax' end might be a step closer
Is the so-called UK tourist tax nearing its end game? Strong and persistent pressure by the UK retail industry to reverse the government’s stubborn support of ‘tax’ could well be paying off.
Fashion
BFC releases 'City Wide Celebration' schedule for London Fashion Week
With London Fashion Week celebrating its 40th birthday, the British Fashion Council is going all-out to make next month’s event “ignite the imagination, honouring the breadth of creative talent in London” for consumers.
Fashion
West End retailers hot on Year of the Dragon promotions
London’s Burlington Arcade announcing Thursday it’s to celebrate the Chinese New Year appears to be just the tip of the iceberg. According Shaftesbury Capital around 50 of its retail tenants will be also participating.
Fashion