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Retail

UK Retail Sales Fall 0.4% in September, More Than Forecast

Sales fell in September as above-average temperatures hit demand for autumn clothing.

Fashion Week

Birtwell Does Burberry

But Daniel Lee’s latest collection for the British stalwart ultimately felt youthful, maybe even a kissin’ cousin to Coach on the other side of the Atlantic, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

London’s Lust for Life

Feelings, bared flesh and a freer hand… At London Fashion Week, designers reasserted what it means to be human, writes Susanna Lau.

Luxury

Inside De Beers London’s Plan to Rebrand Itself — and Diamonds

A cabochon-cut stone resembling a water droplet, recently introduced by De Beers London, is an unusual look for a diamond. CEO Emmanuelle Nodale sat down with BoF to explain how it fits into a sweeping rebranding strategy.

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Fashion Week

Christopher Kane Opens New Era at Mulberry

The designer returned to the London Fashion Week runway with an audacious reformulation of the British heritage brand’s iconography, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

Why M&S Put on a Runway Show at London Fashion Week

The British retailer staged its first-ever fashion week show as it attempts to boost the visibility and appeal of its clothing offer among younger shoppers.

Fashion Week

H&M Stages Cinematic Fashion Show Directed by Nick Knight

The Swedish fast-fashion brand returned to London Fashion Week for a second year in a row as it doubles down on efforts to reassert its fashion credentials and reignite demand.

Sustainability

More Brands Are Betting on Protecting Nature. Now Comes the Hard Part.

As extreme weather and nature loss threaten fashion’s access to key raw materials, the industry is looking for ways to shore up supply chains. Early results show it’s possible to build resilience, but also how difficult it is to scale effective action.

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Luxury

Pavita Cooper Named British Fashion Council Chair, Caroline Issa Named Deputy Chair

Cooper will succeed David Pemsel as the fashion trade body’s chair effective Oct. 1.

Retail

Next Wins Appeal in UK Equal Pay Case

The landmark ruling allows the retailer to pay warehouse workers more than shop staff on the basis it costs more to recruit and retain them.

Retail

UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months

Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.

Retail

John Lewis Managing Director Quits Job After Less Than Three Years

Peter Ruis' surprise departure comes as the company faces “really tough” trading conditions.