Superdry is the latest mainstream fashion brand to come under pressure as it fights to appeal to a younger audience and is faced with implementing harsh cost-cutting measures and potentially closing some of its stores.
Against a backdrop of slowing growth in the broad luxury goods sector the beauty category represents a bright spot for high-end retailers and brand owners that is giving them some confidence for the future.
This month, Glynn Davis and Matthew Valentine spar over subscriptions in this new edition of retail face-off.
It was recently announced that Edit LDN was being acquired by off-price fashion retailer BrandAlley.
Retailers and technology providers recently rolled into New York City for the annual jamboree that is Retail’s Big Show, organised by the NRF.
Shoppers in the fashion sector have given a thumbs-up to retailers which offer them a real experience.
