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Battersea Power Station performance accelerates, fashion has strong summer

Battersea Power Station performance accelerates, fashion has strong summer

Battersea Power Station has been an undeniable success since its opening almost two years ago and on Thursday we were told that the mall and the general neighbourhood have just enjoyed their “strongest summer yet”.
 
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John Lewis Partnership losses shrink, but department stores still face challenges

John Lewis Partnership losses shrink, but department stores still face challenges

​John Lewis released its half-year results Thursday and said its “transformation is on track” with a “marked improvement” in H1 and the retailer set to "deliver significantly higher profits for the full year”.
 
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Los Angeles: The latest addresses adored by the fashion world

Los Angeles: The latest addresses adored by the fashion world

In Los Angeles, knowing the latest fashionable address is part of the art de vivre. Between institutions and new arrivals, what are the places that have fashionistas and creatives talking?
 
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Beverly Hills gets a new face lift

Beverly Hills gets a new face lift

This year, the city of Beverly Hills is celebrating its 110th anniversary; an event marked by a buzzing revitalization of its retail offering, and plans for new hotels and restaurants.  
 
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Giorgio Armani boutique and cafe opens at South Coast Plaza

Giorgio Armani boutique and cafe opens at South Coast Plaza

Giorgio Armani has opened a boutique and cafe in South Coast Plaza, a shopping destination in Costa Mesa, California. 
 
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Podcast: Mélanie Carron of Ladurée on her career and the iconic Parisian pastry house

Podcast: Mélanie Carron of Ladurée on her career and the iconic Parisian pastry house

Mélanie Carron, head of Ladurée, talks to Olivier Guyot on the LuxurynsightXFashionNetwork podcast (in French) about how the century-old pastry house is maintaining its competitive edge in the market.
 
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Saudi wealth fund offers to boost stake in Selfridges to 50%

Saudi wealth fund offers to boost stake in Selfridges to 50%

​Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has made an offer that would boost its stake in Selfridges to 50%, according to documents seen by Bloomberg News, after the UK department store’s co-owner fell into insolvency.
 
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Onitsuka Tiger celebrates 75th anniversary with Champs-Elysées pop-up ahead of flagship store opening

Onitsuka Tiger celebrates 75th anniversary with Champs-Elysées pop-up ahead of flagship store opening

The Japanese label Onitsuka Tiger, set to open a flagship on the Champs-Elysées in 2025, is marking its 75th anniversary this summer with a pop-up event featuring a café, exhibitions, and performances.
 
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Celebrity-infused events spice up New York heatwave-fueled summer retail doldrums

Celebrity-infused events spice up New York heatwave-fueled summer retail doldrums

In-store events at Bergdorf Goodman and Swarovski stimulate high summer's low-selling season, impacted by summer travel and soaring temperatures.
 
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LVMH-backed L Catterton weighs selling stake in Saudi Arabia's Bateel

LVMH-backed L Catterton weighs selling stake in Saudi Arabia's Bateel

L Catterton, the private equity firm backed by LVMH, is looking to sell its stake in Saudi Arabian gourmet food producer and restaurant chain Bateel, according to people familiar with the matter.
 
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Café Ginori opens at Bergdorf Goodman in Manhattan

Café Ginori opens at Bergdorf Goodman in Manhattan

Ginori 1735 and Bergdorf Goodman on Thursday announced the opening of Café Ginori at the luxury department store's Manhattan location. 
 
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Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Jacquemus... Luxury takes up residence in Saint-Tropez

Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Jacquemus... Luxury takes up residence in Saint-Tropez

Like every summer, this ultra-chic destination on the Côte d'Azur is taken by storm by the luxury houses, not just with seasonal boutiques, but also with restaurants and personalised beaches.
 
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Laura Kim teams up with Crate & Barrel for home goods collection

Laura Kim teams up with Crate & Barrel for home goods collection

The Monse co-founder and Oscar de la Renta co-creative director demonstrates her refined taste beyond just fashion.
 
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News analysis: M&S profits surge, so is its turnaround now complete?

News analysis: M&S profits surge, so is its turnaround now complete?

M&S almost declared its turnaround ‘job done’ as it delivered its annual results. It didn’t quite use those words, but it may as well have done with some spectacular figures for the 52 weeks to the end of March.
 
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Tapestry dives into hospitality for its Kate Spade and Coach brands

Tapestry dives into hospitality for its Kate Spade and Coach brands

The New York-based fashion group is debuting food and beverage concepts in Dubai and Jakarta.
 
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Harrods announces more 175th anniversary celebrations

Harrods announces more 175th anniversary celebrations

Harrods kicked off its 175th anniversary celebrations with its Burberry link-up last month and is continuing to mark the birthday in March (and for the rest of the year) with special activations and products.
 
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