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John Lewis mulls sale and leaseback deal
In its pursuit of a major cost-saving and fund-building strategy, John Lewis Partnership is understood to be in talks about raising as much as £150 million from a sale and leaseback of 12 Waitrose supermarkets.
Fashion
Business

Liverpool One 15-year figures show importance of retail to UK economy
How much has the popular Liverpool One mall contributed to the city’s successful regeneration? Operator Grosvenor has put together some impressive numbers to show that retail ventures aren't just money-making machines.
Fashion
Retail
Whispering Smith swings to loss as e-tailer customers struggle
Manchester-based fashion wholesale group Whispering Smith has reported declining sales and a loss in its accounts that it had filed for the year to the end of March.
Fashion
Business
Chico's FAS to be acquired by Sycamore Partners
Chico's FAS, Inc. announced on Thursday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners.
Fashion
Business
Trade shows

Hyve pauses Connect initiative, stressing importance of physical over digital
British tradeshows giant Hyve Group on Monday announced that its digital Connect initiative linked to its shows won’t be running in 2024, calling it a “distraction”.
Fashion
Trade shows

Momad wraps u copntinuity-focused edition with 300 exhibitors
The Madrid fair for fashion, footwear, and accessories, along with MadridJoya, Bisutex, and Intergift, concludes its latest edition with a total of 31,500 national and international visitors and 1,500 exhibiting brands.
Fashion
Trade shows
Pure London and JATC unveil 'Cabinet Of Curiosity' theme for combo show
Hyve Group’s Pure London and its strategic tradeshow partner Just Around The Corner (JATC) have revealed the theme for their first combined show that takes place from 11-13 February at Olympia.
Fashion
Trade shows
CIFF x Revolver: from a transition edition to their first trip to New York
Last August, the Danish trade shows began their new journey together. This revamped format yielded pragmatic proposals and, come September 7 to 9, they will introduce a sustainable showroom concept in New York.
Fashion
Trade shows