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7 things you should know about the global activewear market

London - Although some may say the global market for activewear and athleisure is reaching a saturation point, data shows otherwise. The billion-dollar athleisure wear and activewear trend is still going strong, especially ahead of busy holiday season as female shoppers across the United Kingdom and United States turn their focus to exercise and...

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Top fashion tycoons amongst UK’s richest

Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley and Britain’s top fashion retailer Sir Philip Green, are both worth 3.5 billion pounds. According to the Sunday Times Rich List, in 2015, the 1,000 wealthiest people in Britain have "powered through the economic crisis". The ‘Sunday Times’, which complies the list every year, said the latest list shows those...

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Sir Philip Green warns of tough autumn

Top Shop and Arcadia Group owner Sir Philip Green has warned retailers face a tough final quarter as they navigate an increase in their costs and fragile consumer confidence. As was published in the Financial Times, Green was spoke on the fringes of an award ceremony at the Fashion Retail Academy, the industry-backed retail school, Sir Philip...

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Sex sells for Top Shop

Top Shop is planning to launch a sex shop and underwear boutique within its London Oxford Street store this autumn. It will be competing with Ann Summers and other high street retailers like Agent provocateur. A Top Shop spokeswoman says concepts are being worked on, but naming, branding and interior details are being kept secret. The concession...