Articles by Huw Hughes
Frasers Group secures fresh funding to support expansion
3 Dec 2021 - Business
Frasers Group has refinanced 930 million pounds in bank facilities as part of its ongoing elevation strategy. Jointly led by HSBC UK and backed by several other
Lacklustre footfall recorded in UK for Black Friday 2021
3 Dec 2021 - Retail
Black Friday 2021 didn’t provide UK retailers with the uplift in footfall they were hoping for, new data reveals. Footfall during the popular discount shopping
The RealReal reports strong November GMV growth
3 Dec 2021 - Business
Luxury resale platform RealReal saw a jump in gross merchandise value (GMV) last month. The San Francisco-based company's GMV came in at approximately 14
Selfridges reportedly agrees sale to Thailand’s Central Group
2 Dec 2021 - Business
The new owner of British luxury department store chain Selfridges has been revealed. The current owner of the iconic retailer, the billionaire Weston family
Prada mulls entry into resale market
2 Dec 2021 - Business
Italian luxury brand Prada is considering an entry into the burgeoning resale scene, its marketing director and future CEO has said. “Second hand is a strategy
Snipes snaps up US sneaker chain Jimmy Jazz
2 Dec 2021 - Business
German sneaker and streetwear retailer Snipes is expanding its presence in the US with the acquisition of New Jersey-based sneaker chain Jimmy Jazz for an
Kick Game to open store in Manchester’s Arndale
26 Nov 2021 - Retail
British sneaker and streetwear retailer Kick Game has opened a new store in Manchester as it continues its expansion following a capital injection earlier this
Harry Styles surpasses Billie Eilish to top 2021 fashion icon list
26 Nov 2021 - People
Harry Styles has surpassed Billie Eilish to be crowned the top style icon worldwide in 2021, according to a new study. The British singer has been making waves
Kontoor Brands announces departure of board member
25 Nov 2021 - People
Kontoor Brands, the owner of denim labels Wrangler and Lee, has announced the departure of Juliana Chugg from its board of directors, effective November 3
Landsec reportedly in talks to take controlling stake in Bluewater Shopping Centre
25 Nov 2021 - Business
Landsec is reportedly in talks to buy Landlease’s 25 percent stake in Bluewater Shopping Centre for a knockdown price of 200 million pounds. The two British