Metrocentre signs Urban Outfitters for a summer opening
Urban Outfitters’ first new UK store of 2025 is about to land in the North…
Why rats are overrunning our cities
Justin RowlattClimate Editor BBC One morning last year, John Gladwin opened the cupboard under his kitchen sink and discovered a bag of soil he’d been storing there was torn to shreds. Days later he noticed a pungent smell too. It was musty and slightly astringent, not unlike the communal bin area in his block of…
Samaritans facing volunteer exodus over proposed branch closures
Michael BuchananSocial affairs correspondent Samaritans Samaritans volunteer James Watkins says concerns over proposed branch closures are “falling on deaf ears” Hundreds of Samaritans volunteers say they will leave the suicide prevention charity if plans to close more than 100 branches are supported at a meeting this weekend. Some opponents of the changes fear an exodus…
Milan: Made in Italy dazzles with Emporio Armani, Moschino and Roberto Cavalli
Published September 26, 2025 Milan Fashion Week, dedicated to women’s ready-to-wear for spring/summer 2026, cast the spotlight on the heavyweights of Made in Italy on Thursday. In the afternoon, following Max Mara and Prada, it was the turn of Emporio Armani, Moschino and Roberto Cavalli to make their voices heard, loud and clear. They delivered…
Jean-Pierre Blanc steps down from Villa Noailles and the Hyères Festival
Published September 26, 2025 Jean-Pierre Blanc will not attend the Hyères Festival, set to take place from October 16 to 18, which he founded 40 years ago. In a press release, Villa Noailles, a contemporary art centre of national interest, announced his departure. Jean-Pierre Blanc, – Copyright Chanel Since his management was criticised by the…
Stitch Fix narrows annual loss, forecasts growth in fiscal 2026
Published September 25, 2025 Fashion subscription service Stitch Fix reported a narrower annual loss for fiscal 2025, as revenue trends improved and the company pushed forward with its transformation strategy. Stitch Fix narrows annual loss, forecasts growth in fiscal 2026. – Stitch Fix For the fourth quarter ended August 2, revenues slipped 2.6% to $311.2…
Birkenstock lifts sales outlook as on demand boost for clogs and shoes
By Reuters Published September 25, 2025 German sandal maker Birkenstock on Thursday raised its expectations for fiscal year 2025 revenue, driven by demand for its clogs and shoes from affluent shoppers despite price hikes. DR The company now expects sales of at least 2.09 billion euros ($2.45 billion), implying growth of about 17.5% at constant…
How PropHero built an intelligent property investment advisor with continuous evaluation using Amazon Bedrock
This post was written with Lucas Dahan, Dil Dolkun, and Mathew Ng from PropHero. PropHero is a leading property wealth management service that democratizes access to intelligent property investment advice through big data, AI, and machine learning (ML). For the Spanish and Australian consumer base, PropHero needed an AI-powered advisory system that could engage customers…
H&M targets Brazil and India as US, European spending slows
By Reuters Published September 25, 2025 Fashion retailer H&M is seeking to expand in emerging markets such as Brazil and India, its CEO said on Thursday, as consumer spending weakens in Europe, its core region, and U.S. tariffs weigh on demand in its second-largest market. COS The push into new territories is part of CEO…
Topman launches artist collab capsule
Published September 25, 2025 Trend-focused menswear brand Topman has released a country/cowboy-inspired limited-edition fashion collaboration with contemporary artist Mason Newman. Blending contemporary art with streetwear, the ‘Romance at the Rodeo’ Mason Newman x Topman collection features eight standout pieces in elevated jersey fabrics and trims, including heavyweight loopback sweats and textured jerseys. Select garments feature…
London Designer Outlet adds Columbia and New Era to line-up
Published September 25, 2025 The ever-busy London Designer Outlet (LDO) has signed international sportswear and outdoors retailer Columbia and fellow-US-baed headwear and accessories brand New Era as the latest brands set to arrive at the Wembley, West London destination. Set to open this autumn, Columbia’s taken a 2,210 sq ft space on a 10-year lease,…
