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Mr Porter tops ‘most social engaged’ list

Luxury online retailer Mr Porter is the most socially engaged multibrand premium fashion retailer, according to new research by retail marketing agency Leapfrogg. The menswear brand, which is owned by Net-a-Porter, scored 17 out of a possible 25, and was praised for its clear content strategy and online magazine, as well as engagement on Twitter...

Fashion

Secretsales.com reports 68 percent rise in FY13 revenues

REPORT_ Secretsales.com, the UK’s flash sales business, has published its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2013 with revenues increasing 68 percent to 18.2 million pounds (29.4 million dollars). Registered members also saw an increase of 39 percent to three million. 2014 year to date sales were up almost 40 percent. Elaborating...

Design

SecretSales launches loyalty scheme

Flash sales site SecretSales has launched a customer loyalty scheme, which offers customers money off vouchers to redeem against their next purchase. For every pound spent, customers will receive five points, and once they reach 500 points they will get a 5 pound gift voucher to use on the shopping site, which is valid for three months....

Design

SecretSales appoints COO

Fashion flash sale site SecretSales has named Thomas Pink director Melanie Traub as chief commercial officer, following the news that the business had achieved 80 percent growth year-on-year in its first half results. Joining from Thomas Pink, where she worked for 10 years as global buying, merchandising and distribution director, Traub will be...

Design

Fred Perry wins damages from SecretSales

Fashion brand Fred Perry has settled a trademark dispute with online fashion retailer SecretSales over the sale of counterfeit polo shirts bearing the label’s name and logo. SecretSales admitted that it infringed the brand’s trademark rights by offering the products bearing the words ‘Fred Perry’ and the Laurel Wreath logo, which are both...

Design

SecretSales secures £6.3m investment

SecretSales, the leading independent private shopping club in the UK, has announced that it has secured an investment of £6.3m from a syndicate of investors including Doughty Hanson, Pentech Ventures and OCP Innovation. Launched in 2007, the site helps brands clear their excess inventory through short online sales campaigns, which are promoted...

Design

60-seconds with...Claire Muir

Claire Muir, Business Development Manager, Amethyst Group – warehousing and logistics company specialising in fashion and beauty. Education Studied Textiles Design at University for the Creative Arts Farnham and graduated in 1995. Achievements Held various managerial and strategic posts in fashion and beauty, including Deputy Manager at The Body...