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Radley becomes an official Smart Works wardrobe partner

Accessories brand Radley London is partnering with UK women’s charity Smart Works to become their official wardrobe partner. As part of this commitment, Radley will make regular product donations to Smart Works as their key handbag supplier for their interview dressing service. Smart Works focuses on helping unemployed women reach their full...

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Radley debuts clothing line

Handbag brand Radley has launched its first clothing line. Just in time for autumn, the line includes a variety of knits, coats, pajamas, and footwear. Made with sustainable fabrics such as recycled polyester and BCI cotton, the capsule contains plenty of warm and cosy pieces to supplement a winter wardrobe. One piece featured prominently on...

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London Designer Outlet signs Radley

Fashion and lifestyle outlet centre London Designer Outlet has signed accessories brand Radley to open a 1,440 square foot store in the shopping centre in Wembley Park. Radley will join designer brands including Beauty Outlet, Converse, Dune, Guess, Kurt Geiger, Lee Wrangler, Levi’s, Lindt, Puma, Replay, The North Face and Zwilling. Wembley Park...

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Radley London launches collection with sustainable materials

British handbag and accessories brand Radley London has launched a new collection with a sustainable focus. The Finsbury Park Collection is created with sustainable and non-leather materials, including recycled nylon made from plastic bottles and water-based polyurethane (PU). The collection features several iconic silhouettes from the brand...

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Radley launches digital in-store shopping

British handbag and accessories brand Radley is to allow in-store customers to access its entire product range via a new ‘Order In-Store' app feature. The brand, which currently operates 32 stores in the UK, has collaborated with omnichannel order management specialist OneStock for the new feature which allows orders to be delivered from the...

Fashion

Radley teams up with Ascot Racecourse

British accessories brand Radley is teaming up with Ascot Racecourse on a collection of occasionwear bags for the summer season, in a deal brokered by IMG. The collection features five exclusive designs including shoulder, clutch and cross-body bags in a vibrant palette of summer hues perfect for the British social season, states the brand in a...

Retail

The Boulevard secures three new fashion retailers

Northern Ireland shopping centre The Boulevard, formerly known as The Outlet, has announced that three new fashion stores will open ahead of the festive season. Jack Wills will open a six-month 1,456 square foot pop-up this month, which will offer its heritage mix of apparel and accessories. This will be followed up by two openings in November,...

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Radley to target America with Macy’s deal

British handbag and accessories brand Radley is set to return to the American market, following its withdrawal six years ago, after signing an exclusive deal with US department store chain Macy’s. The deal, will see Radley opening concessions in 100 Macy’s stores by Christmas, with as many as 300 possible within the next 12 months, as the...

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Radley annual sales rise but profit falls to 1.8 mn pounds

For the year to April 30, 2016, luxury handbag maker Radley’s retail profits increased while its design and manufacturing arm reported a drop, according to This is Money. The company’s revenue increased from 39.9 million pounds (49.7 million dollars) to 41.8 million (52 million dollars). The London-based handbags brand favoured by celebrities...

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Radley reports 9 percent rise in like-for-like Christmas sales

The British handbags and accessories label Radley has posted a strong growth in Christmas like-for-like sales of 9 percent, according to The Times report. A preferred choice of celebrities such as Pippa Middleton and Paloma Faith, this is the fourth consecutive year of rise in comparable Christmas sales. The report added that according to Justin...

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Bregal Freshstream acquires Radley

British handbag and accessories brand Radley has been acquired by private equity firm Bregal Freshstream for an undisclosed sum. Radley has 33 stores and eight concessions across the UK, and has a presence in John Lewis, House of Fraser, and more than 200 other department stores and independent shops nationwide. The British label also operates...

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Radley turns to marketing as it readies for sale

London - UK handbag and accessories company Radley is planning to push its British heritage with a new marketing campaign as it readies a potential sale of the business. Justin Stead, the former chief executive of the retail group behind Mappin & Webb, Watches of Switzerland, and Goldsmith jewellery chain, has completed a strategic review of the...