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WBA ends Boots auction as bidders fail to meet its price
After months of speculation about who would become the new owner of the UK health and beauty Boots business, the answer is… nobody. Its current owner has pulled it from sale with buyers unwilling to pay a premium price.
Beauty
Business
UK's SportPursuit and France's Private Sport Shop to merge
The sports market continues to grow and that means we’re seeing plenty of launches and deals at present with the latest deal being for a UK business and a French one that are combining to create a major sports group.
Fashion
Business
Senior UK economist warns inflation will persist
The British economy could be in line for a “painful inflation spiral”, the Bank of England’s chief economist Huw Pill has warned. He points to a shortage of workers and businesses’ willingness to pass on higher costs.
Fashion
Industry
Nike revenue beats as Europe demand overshadows China sales slump
Nike beat estimates for quarterly revenue on Monday, as strong demand for its athletic apparel and sneakers in Europe helped the company counter lower sales in China following pandemic-related lockdowns in the country.
Fashion
Business
Trade shows
Tranoï show focuses on menswear creativity
While Paris hosted the men’s fashion week, the Tranoï show was held on June 23-26 at the Palais de Tokyo in the city, with some 40 established and emerging labels showcasing their menswear collections.
Fashion
Trade shows
Hyve Group update shows faster-than-expected tradeshows recovery
Hyve Group, the organiser of Pure London, Moda and many other tradeshows, has issued a business update and said that the pace of in-person event recovery is “considerably ahead of anticipated levels”.
Fashion
Trade shows
350 brands to present their Spring/Summer 2023 collections at Playtime Paris
The summer edition of children's fashion trade show, Playtime Paris, will return from July 2 to 4 at the Parc Floral de Paris, where 350 brands will be presenting their collections.
Fashion
Trade shows
Pure Origin becomes UK's largest sourcing show
Fashion supply chain trade show Pure Origin has become the UK’s largest sourcing event. The show, which runs parallel to Pure London on 17-19 July at Olympia London, will feature 20 new ‘Country Pavilions’.
Fashion
Trade shows
