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Harrods buyer: MFW was “confident and cohesive”

As Milan Fashion Week comes to a close for its autumn/winter 2026 season, Simon Longland, director of buying, fashion at Harrods, said the showcase was a “confident and cohesive” display, defined by strong collections from Bottega Veneta and Prada, as well as a “significant new chapter” at Fendi with Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut. “From the debut...

Retail

Inditex enters Iraq amid surging regional tensions

Madrid – Fate has seen the culmination of a major strategic goal for Spanish fashion giant Inditex coincide with one of the most volatile periods of instability in the Middle East. Despite the outbreak of military conflict between Iran and a coalition of the US and Israel, Inditex has officially entered Iraq—its 98th physical and 215th online...

Business|Interview Member

From sea to shore: How Starboard Group is holistically redefining travel retail experiences

Cruise retail is no longer a niche within a niche. It is a fast-growing global market that fashion brands are starting to take more seriously, and now, it is moving beyond the ship. According to TechSci Research, the global luxury retail market specific to cruise liners was valued at 17 billion dollars in 2025 and is projected to reach 31.88...

People|Interview

Loes Bakker, HR and coach at Tally-ho: “I have a different job every day, at the same company”

What does she enjoy most about her work? Loes Bakker, HR and coach at fashion retailer Tally-ho, does not need to think for long. “I derive real happiness from the in-depth coaching conversations with our managers,” she says. “They can even move me to tears, especially when things fall into place.” She also mentions her freedom. “I use Mondays...