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Published January 7, 2026 In late December 2025, Dutch brand Protest Sportswear finalised its acquisition of Swedish premium ski brand 8848 Altitude. The transaction marks a decisive step for the Dekker Group, owner of Protest, underscoring its ambition to move upmarket and establish itself in the fiercely competitive premium technical apparel segment. 8848 Altitude comes […]
Published January 7, 2026 There is change at the helm of P448. The Milan-based high-end sneaker brand, which has been 100% US-owned for more than five years, has appointed former Nike and Archipelago executive Jordan Morrell as its new CEO. Jordan Morrell – LinkedIn Jordan Morrell takes the helm of P448 with a robust financial […]
Manchester United want a new coaching team in place in time for the build-up to the Manchester derby on January 17, live on Sky Sports. Darren Fletcher’s first game in charge against Burnley has meant a temporary halt to the active talks with candidates as everyone at the club focuses on that match, but I’d […]
Published January 7, 2026 Fashion/lifestyle supply chain management specialist Bleckmann, is expanding its ‘Bscale’ solution to the UK and the Netherlands while “marking the next stage of its growth journey”. Bleckmann The Bscale system is a modular, plug-and-play warehousing and fulfilment offer designed to “support brands of all sizes by streamlining access to enterprise-grade logistics […]
Published January 7, 2026 Takeovers and mergers in the UK retail sector climbed 8.1% in the last year (from 36 to 40), the highest number since before Covid, with childrenswear and premium brands key targets, according to research from accountants/business advisors Lubbock Fine. Belstaff Clothing was the subsector that saw the most deals at 10, up from six the […]
Published January 7, 2026 Supermall success stories and coming in fast, with the Metrocentre Partnership announcing it has recorded a robust festive trading period at its Gateshead mall. Metrocentre It saw “increased footfall and standout trading days, underpinned by the success of 2025 openings, generating strong momentum into 2026”. Boxing Day, in particular, delivered an “exceptional […]
The District Education Authority (DEA) Lahore has taken strict action against private schools found operating during the winter vacation, sealing several institutions and warning that violations of the official holiday schedule will not be tolerated. According to education officials, Oxford Grammar School Shahdara and Tehzeeb-ul-Islam School on Bedian Road were sealed after reopening during the […]
Change is afoot at Manchester United after the sacking of Ruben Amorim – but what does it mean for their high-profile players? Here we assess what the future may hold for Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford among others. Kobbie Mainoo Few players are expected to be impacted by the exit of Amorim quite […]
Published January 7, 2026 A year after its debut in India, at the end of 2024, Portuguese brand Salsa Jeans has opened three additional stores, taking its store count in the country to nine- a move that underscores its commitment to “one of the most dynamic markets with the greatest growth potential for the global […]
Published January 7, 2026 Coty has faced major challenges in its global operations and Coty UK&I’s latest accounts filing shows that its British and Irish business wasn’t immune to that, although it remains a key beauty operator. Rimmel The accounts cover the 12 months to the end of June 2025 with turnover falling to £326.3 […]
