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Prada has confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for around €1.25bn, the largest acquisition in the Prada Group's 112-year history. https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Prada-completes-its-acquisition-of-versace,1788063.html
Prada completes its acquisition of Versace
Prada Group, led by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings, after securing all the necessary regulatory approvals.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Prada has confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for around €1.25bn, the largest acquisition in the Prada Group's 112-year history. https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Prada-completes-its-acquisition-of-versace,1788063.html
PRShots Retail Roundup from Shein, Temu, Topps Tiles, Trinny London, Argos, L'Oreal, Asda, Skims, Puma, H&M and M&S. Plus, how consumers shopped Black Friday weekend, what happens when nobody clicks & more.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
PRShots Retail Roundup from Shein, Temu, Topps Tiles, Trinny London, Argos, L'Oreal, Asda, Skims, Puma, H&M and M&S. Plus, how consumers shopped Black Friday weekend, what happens when nobody clicks & more.
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Shein and Temu are facing increased pressure in the US after two senior politicians pushed for investigations, including into claims of forced labour and intellectual property theft. #retail #retailnews https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2lvzeyk21vo
Fast-fashion firms Shein and Temu face calls for US investigation
Two senior US politicians accuse the platforms of malpractice, including intellectual property theft.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Shein and Temu are facing increased pressure in the US after two senior politicians pushed for investigations, including into claims of forced labour and intellectual property theft. #retail #retailnews https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2lvzeyk21vo
AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a surge in US online spending on Black Friday, as shoppers bypassed crowded stores and turned to chatbots to compare prices and secure discounts. #retail #retailnews https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/retail/ai-helps-drive-record-black-friday-online-sales/
AI Helps Drive Record $11.8 Billion in Black Friday Online Spending
AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a surge in US online spending as shoppers bypassed crowded stores and turned to chatbots to compare prices and secure discounts.
www.businessoffashion.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM
AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a surge in US online spending on Black Friday, as shoppers bypassed crowded stores and turned to chatbots to compare prices and secure discounts. #retail #retailnews https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/retail/ai-helps-drive-record-black-friday-online-sales/
Snapchat is launching a festive augmented reality retail experience, the Winter Village, featuring immersive shoppable digital boutiques from Boss, Chopard, and Lancôme. #retail #retailnews https://fashionunited.uk/news/retail/snapchat-launches-festive-ar-retail-experience/2025120185138
December 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Snapchat is launching a festive augmented reality retail experience, the Winter Village, featuring immersive shoppable digital boutiques from Boss, Chopard, and Lancôme. #retail #retailnews https://fashionunited.uk/news/retail/snapchat-launches-festive-ar-retail-experience/2025120185138
Argos has reported a pre-tax loss of £223.2m for the 12 months to March 1st, 2025, and its revenue fell from £4.22bn to £4.13bn over the same period. #retail #retailnews https://www.cityam.com/argos-loses-more-than-200m-as-over-2000-jobs-cut/
Argos loses more than £200m as over 2,000 jobs cut
Argos, which is owned by FTSE 100 supermarket giant Sainsbury's, lost more than £200m as over it cut over 2,000 jobs.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Argos has reported a pre-tax loss of £223.2m for the 12 months to March 1st, 2025, and its revenue fell from £4.22bn to £4.13bn over the same period. #retail #retailnews https://www.cityam.com/argos-loses-more-than-200m-as-over-2000-jobs-cut/
Non-food inflation decreased to -0.6% year-on-year in November, against a decline of 0.4% in October, as retailers went early on Black Friday offers to entice shoppers. #retail https://www.theindustry.fashion/black-friday-deals-started-early-as-competition-between-retailers-hits-fever-pitch/
Black Friday deals started early as competition between retailers ‘hits fever pitch’ - TheIndustry.fashion
Non-food inflation decreased to -0.6% year-on-year in November, against a decline of 0.4% in October, as retailers went early on Black Friday offers to entice hesitant shoppers.
www.theindustry.fashion
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Non-food inflation decreased to -0.6% year-on-year in November, against a decline of 0.4% in October, as retailers went early on Black Friday offers to entice shoppers. #retail https://www.theindustry.fashion/black-friday-deals-started-early-as-competition-between-retailers-hits-fever-pitch/
M&S is launching a week-long live-streaming event, with the brand teaming up with influencers to deliver expert tips, trend-led ideas, and inspiration across fashion, beauty, gifting, and hosting. #retail https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/M-s-launches-week-long-live-shopping-event,1787850.html
M&S launches week-long live shopping event
We’ve been watching livestream shopping really taking off this year and now M&S is joining in with a five-day live shopping event via its social channels.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
M&S is launching a week-long live-streaming event, with the brand teaming up with influencers to deliver expert tips, trend-led ideas, and inspiration across fashion, beauty, gifting, and hosting. #retail https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/M-s-launches-week-long-live-shopping-event,1787850.html
H&M has unveiled Stella McCartney as its latest designer collaborator, marking 20 years since the designer’s first partnership with the retailer in 2005. #retail #retailnews https://www.drapersonline.com/news/hm-unveils-stella-mccartney-collaboration
H&M unveils Stella McCartney collaboration
H&M has unveiled Stella McCartney as its latest designer collaborator, marking 20 years since the designer’s first partnership with the retailer in 2005.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
H&M has unveiled Stella McCartney as its latest designer collaborator, marking 20 years since the designer’s first partnership with the retailer in 2005. #retail #retailnews https://www.drapersonline.com/news/hm-unveils-stella-mccartney-collaboration
The incoming new chief executive of Topps Tiles has hailed the retailer’s “encouraging results” as it swung back to profitability for the full financial year. https://www.retail-week.com/home-and-diy/topps-tiles-incoming-ceo-hails-encouraging-results-as-it-swings-back-into-the-black/7050122.article
December 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The incoming new chief executive of Topps Tiles has hailed the retailer’s “encouraging results” as it swung back to profitability for the full financial year. https://www.retail-week.com/home-and-diy/topps-tiles-incoming-ceo-hails-encouraging-results-as-it-swings-back-into-the-black/7050122.article
Retail landlord Hammerson has acquired the remaining 50% interest in The Oracle, Reading, shopping mall for £104.5m and has upgraded its earnings guidance for FY25. #retail https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Jv-mall-buyout-no-4-hammerson-completes-full-takeover-of-reading-s-the-oracle,1787613.html
JV mall buyout No 4: Hammerson completes full takeover of Reading's The Oracle
Hammerson continues to be on a high with further good news on two fronts.The first is the property giant has acquired of the remaining 50% interest in The Oracle, Reading, and the second is trading remains "strong".
uk.fashionnetwork.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Retail landlord Hammerson has acquired the remaining 50% interest in The Oracle, Reading, shopping mall for £104.5m and has upgraded its earnings guidance for FY25. #retail https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Jv-mall-buyout-no-4-hammerson-completes-full-takeover-of-reading-s-the-oracle,1787613.html
100% agree with this article from Andrew Goldsmith, good advertising isn't about catering for a specific age group, it's all about appealing to an attitude.https://www.performancemarketingworld.com/article/1941376/time-adland-stop-briefing-age-start-briefing-attitude
Is it time for adland to stop briefing by age and start briefing by attitude?
With agencies skewing young and brands still capping audiences at 55, we’re leaving both cultural insight and serious spending power on the table.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
100% agree with this article from Andrew Goldsmith, good advertising isn't about catering for a specific age group, it's all about appealing to an attitude.https://www.performancemarketingworld.com/article/1941376/time-adland-stop-briefing-age-start-briefing-attitude
PRShots Retail Roundup from Wynsors, Asda, Lidl, Armani, Wax London, Rixo, Iceland and Debenhams. Plus, why more retailers are opting out of Black Friday, the best marketing initiatives of 2025 & more.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
PRShots Retail Roundup from Wynsors, Asda, Lidl, Armani, Wax London, Rixo, Iceland and Debenhams. Plus, why more retailers are opting out of Black Friday, the best marketing initiatives of 2025 & more.
https://www.prshots.com/pressnews Image: Matalan
https://www.prshots.com/pressnews Image: Matalan
AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a $11.8bn surge in US online spending on Black Friday, as shoppers bypassed stores and turned to chatbots to compare prices and secure discounts. https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/retail/ai-helps-drive-record-black-friday-online-sales/
AI Helps Drive Record $11.8 Billion in Black Friday Online Spending
AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a surge in US online spending as shoppers bypassed crowded stores and turned to chatbots to compare prices and secure discounts.
www.businessoffashion.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a $11.8bn surge in US online spending on Black Friday, as shoppers bypassed stores and turned to chatbots to compare prices and secure discounts. https://www.businessoffashion.com/news/retail/ai-helps-drive-record-black-friday-online-sales/
Landsec, expects shoppers to have spent more than £95m across its national portfolio of shopping centres during Black Friday week. #retail https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2025/11/30/landsec-forecasts-95mn-in-black-friday-sales-across-shopping-centres-including-bluewater-and-liverpool-one
Landsec forecasts £95m in Black Friday sales at shopping centres including Bluewater Liverpool ONE — Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Real estate company, Landsec, expects shoppers to have spent more than £95 million across its national portfolio of shopping centres during Black Friday week (the period between Monday 24th - Sunday 30th November), including Bluewater, Gunwharf Quays, Liverpool ONE and Braintree Village, as Christma
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December 1, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Landsec, expects shoppers to have spent more than £95m across its national portfolio of shopping centres during Black Friday week. #retail https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2025/11/30/landsec-forecasts-95mn-in-black-friday-sales-across-shopping-centres-including-bluewater-and-liverpool-one
Lidl has celebrated the opening of its 1,000th store and has growth plans to open hundreds more stores in the UK. #retail #retailnews https://www.insightdiy.co.uk/news/lidl-celebrates-1000th-store-milestone/15844.htm
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Lidl has celebrated the opening of its 1,000th store and has growth plans to open hundreds more stores in the UK. #retail #retailnews https://www.insightdiy.co.uk/news/lidl-celebrates-1000th-store-milestone/15844.htm
UK footfall dropped 3% year on year on Black Friday, however footfall was up 54.9% week on week and was 78.5% higher on average compared to the previous two Fridays. https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Uk-s-black-friday-footfall-drops-against-2024-but-is-sharply-higher-week-on-week,1787535.html
UK's Black Friday footfall drops against 2024 but is sharply higher week on week
UK footfall dropped 3% year on year on Black Friday, Sensormatic Solutions ShopperTrak Analytics. But footfall was up 54.9% week on week and was 78.5% higher on average compared to the previous two Fridays.
uk.fashionnetwork.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:59 AM
UK footfall dropped 3% year on year on Black Friday, however footfall was up 54.9% week on week and was 78.5% higher on average compared to the previous two Fridays. https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Uk-s-black-friday-footfall-drops-against-2024-but-is-sharply-higher-week-on-week,1787535.html
Asda has reported a 2.8% decline in like-for-like sales in its third quarter, although sales at its Express convenience stores rose by 3.5%. #retail #retailnews https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/asdas-turnaround-plan-disrupted-by-it-overhaul-01-12-2025/
Asda’s turnaround plan disrupted by IT overhaul | Retail Bulletin
Asda has reported a 2.8% decline in like-for-like sales in its third quarter, although sales at its Express convenience stores rose by 3.5%. In the three months to 30 September, total revenue (excluding fuel) came in at £5.1 billion. The supermarket said trading was impacted by severe disruption to systems as it completed its Project
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December 1, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Asda has reported a 2.8% decline in like-for-like sales in its third quarter, although sales at its Express convenience stores rose by 3.5%. #retail #retailnews https://www.theretailbulletin.com/food-and-drink/asdas-turnaround-plan-disrupted-by-it-overhaul-01-12-2025/
Modella Capital is in discussions to buy up privately-owned retail chain Wynsors World of Shoes. #retail #retailnews https://www.retail-week.com/fashion/modella-eyes-up-wynsors-footwear-chain-for-growing-stable-of-retailers/7050111.article
Modella eyes up Wynsors footwear chain for growing stable of retailers
Modella Capital is in discussions to buy up privately-owned retail chain Wynsors World of Shoes.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Modella Capital is in discussions to buy up privately-owned retail chain Wynsors World of Shoes. #retail #retailnews https://www.retail-week.com/fashion/modella-eyes-up-wynsors-footwear-chain-for-growing-stable-of-retailers/7050111.article
Shoppers stayed away from high streets during Black Friday, raising concerns that weak consumer spending could hinder economic growth. #retail #retailnews https://www.retail-week.com/data/black-friday-shoppers-shun-high-streets-amid-fears-for-2026-growth/7050112.article
December 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Shoppers stayed away from high streets during Black Friday, raising concerns that weak consumer spending could hinder economic growth. #retail #retailnews https://www.retail-week.com/data/black-friday-shoppers-shun-high-streets-amid-fears-for-2026-growth/7050112.article
Giorgio Armani has completed the succession process after the death of founder Giorgio Armani and has appointed a new board of directors following a shareholders' meeting in Milan. https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Giorgio-armani-appoints-its-new-board-of-directors,1787179.html
Giorgio Armani appoints its new Board of Directors
As it announces the completion of probate following the death of its eponymous founder, Giorgio Armani S.p.A. has appointed a new board of directors comprising eight members, three of whom represent the Armani family.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Giorgio Armani has completed the succession process after the death of founder Giorgio Armani and has appointed a new board of directors following a shareholders' meeting in Milan. https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Giorgio-armani-appoints-its-new-board-of-directors,1787179.html
Boohoo has denied Mike Ashley a vote on a £150m bonus scheme for its CEO. The retailer’s board said it planned to approve the scheme without a shareholder vote. #retail #retailnews https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/11/template-news-3/
Boohoo prevents Mike Ashley from voting on CEO's £150m bonus - Retail Gazette
Boohoo has denied Mike Ashley a vote on a £150m bonus scheme for its CEO.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Boohoo has denied Mike Ashley a vote on a £150m bonus scheme for its CEO. The retailer’s board said it planned to approve the scheme without a shareholder vote. #retail #retailnews https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/11/template-news-3/
PRShots Retail Roundup from Debenhams, Superdry, Topshop, Sainsbury’s, Quiz, Harrods and Primark. Plus, how gamified feedback tools are improving In-store retail engagement, what retailers need to know about influencer marketing & more.
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Image: Oliver Bonas
https://www.prshots.com/pressnews
Image: Oliver Bonas
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 AM
PRShots Retail Roundup from Debenhams, Superdry, Topshop, Sainsbury’s, Quiz, Harrods and Primark. Plus, how gamified feedback tools are improving In-store retail engagement, what retailers need to know about influencer marketing & more.
https://www.prshots.com/pressnews
Image: Oliver Bonas
https://www.prshots.com/pressnews
Image: Oliver Bonas
Primark has increased the share of products made with recycled or more sustainably sourced fibres and scaled its circular design work, its third annual Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report shows. https://www.drapersonline.com/news/primark-unveils-latest-sustainability-and-ethics-progress-report
Primark unveils latest Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report
Primark has increased the share of products made with recycled or more sustainably sourced fibres and scaled its circular design work, its third annual Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report shows.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Primark has increased the share of products made with recycled or more sustainably sourced fibres and scaled its circular design work, its third annual Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report shows. https://www.drapersonline.com/news/primark-unveils-latest-sustainability-and-ethics-progress-report
Over half of Britons think the financial situation of their household will get worse over the next 12 months, according to a new YouGov poll with 48% saying that the budget was “unfair”. #retail #retailnews https://www.retail-week.com/uk-publics-economic-gloom-continues-post-budget/7050105.article
UK public’s economic gloom continues post-Budget
Over half of Britons think the financial situation of their household will get worse over the next 12 months, according to a new YouGov poll with 48% saying that the budget was "unfair"
www.retail-week.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Over half of Britons think the financial situation of their household will get worse over the next 12 months, according to a new YouGov poll with 48% saying that the budget was “unfair”. #retail #retailnews https://www.retail-week.com/uk-publics-economic-gloom-continues-post-budget/7050105.article