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Princess Diana's dresses on display in Hong Kong ahead of auction

Princess Diana's dresses on display in Hong Kong ahead of auction

Shoulder-padded, daffodil yellow and accented with gleaming gold buttons -- a very of-its-time suit Princess Diana wore during her 1989 trip to Hong Kong is now among six outfits on display in the former British colony.
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BFC Foundation appoints Andin Fonyonga to board of trustees

BFC Foundation appoints Andin Fonyonga to board of trustees

The BFC Foundation has welcomed Andin Fonyonga to its board of trustees. Fonyonga joins fellow trustees David Pemsel, Pam Batty, Laura Strain and Caroline Rush.
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Boohoo uses AI for search and merchandising

Boohoo uses AI for search and merchandising

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make its mark across the fashion landscape, Boohoo Group has now expanded its tie-up with cloud-based e-commerce experience platform Bloomreach.
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French Minister Olivia Grégoire outlines plan for fashion industry during visit to Italy

French Minister Olivia Grégoire outlines plan for fashion industry during visit to Italy

During her visit to Italy to meet fashion industry representatives, the minister discussed the Italian ecosystem, potential synergies with France, and outlined the main aspects of her plan for the fashion industry.
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Clarks joins MetroCentre, Victoria's Secret expands

Clarks joins MetroCentre, Victoria's Secret expands

Leading North East retail destination Metrocentre is to add one major retailer and welcome another’s upgrade. Footwear retailer Clarks and lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret are joining the centre’s Green Mall location.
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Mint Velvet to open at centre:mk

Mint Velvet to open at centre:mk

British womenswear brand Mint Velvet is to open a key regional store at centre:mk in Milton Keynes this summer.
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Trouva has yet another new owner as Fy! steps in

Trouva has yet another new owner as Fy! steps in

London-based Trouva has yet another new owner. The platform for independent boutiques and brands has been acquired by Fy! for an undisclosed sum.
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Oliver Bonas to open at Solihull's Touchwood mall

Oliver Bonas to open at Solihull's Touchwood mall

Fashion, accessories and homewares retailer Oliver Bonas is set to open a 3,000 sq ft store within the Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull.
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Furniture Fair: Fashion in search of sustainable solutions with Yves Salomon, Dolce & Gabbana and Benetton

Furniture Fair: Fashion in search of sustainable solutions with Yves Salomon, Dolce & Gabbana and Benetton

The two luxury brands, along with the Italian retailer, are making a name for themselves at this year's Milan Design Week with some particularly original and environmentally-friendly projects.
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Laura Ashley's major return to fashion kicks off

Laura Ashley's major return to fashion kicks off

​The major fashion comeback for Laura Ashley that Fashionnetwork.com revealed last autumn is now happening with the label launching the new range into Next stores and online at both Next and Laura Ashley this month.
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Can ASOS keep Topshop as Shein and Authentic rekindle interest?

Can ASOS keep Topshop as Shein and Authentic rekindle interest?

​News last year that Shein and Authentic Brands Group were interested in buying Topshop seemed to be just a rumour. But now the speculation has resurfaced. So do ASOS's problem make a takeover more likely?
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Dupe culture takes hold, even among older and affluent consumers - Savanta report

Dupe culture takes hold, even among older and affluent consumers - Savanta report

​Dupe culture may have begun as a social media trend among the cash-strapped young, but it has now gone mainstream and is gaining traction among older and more affluent shoppers.
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Studies: AI will accentuate hyper-personalisation in retail

Studies: AI will accentuate hyper-personalisation in retail

At the World Retail Congress in Paris, Deloitte and the start-up Snowflake have published reports on the impact of artificial intelligence on the retail industry. And the uses to come.
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First look: Uniqlo opens another giant store on London's Oxford Street

First look: Uniqlo opens another giant store on London's Oxford Street

​There’s been a partial move away from big-name retailers opening multiple branches on destination shopping streets post-pandemic, but Uniqlo is bucking that trend and Thursday sees the debut of its latest megastore.
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Amazon to push cashierless shopping tech into more third-party stores, while backing off itself

Amazon to push cashierless shopping tech into more third-party stores, while backing off itself

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it plans to push its cashierless shopping technology into more third-party stores this year, even as it reduces its reliance on the technology in its own.
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Kendra Scott and LoveShackFancy partner on capsule collection

Kendra Scott and LoveShackFancy partner on capsule collection

The limited-edition collaboration features six pieces, including three necklaces, two pairs of earrings, and a bracelet, with an additional pair of earrings exclusive to LoveShackFancy.
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