Francesca’s Enters Chapter 11, Initiates Closing Sales at Stores
[Update as of Feb. 9, 2026] Francesca’s has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy…
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Lululemon Names New Chief Commercial Officer as it Consolidates Leadership Structure
Lululemon has named André Mastrini to the newly created role of President and Chief Commercial Officer, with Maestrini…
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After 4 Years, Gap Returns to UK High Street with London Stores
In July 2021 Gap announced it would close all 81 stores in the UK and Ireland, but today…
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Gymshark Jumps into 12 Dick’s House of Sport Stores in U.S. Wholesale Debut
UK-based athleticwear brand Gymshark will make its U.S. wholesale debut this week in 12 Dick’s Sporting Goods House…
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The Body Shop Returns (Digitally) to the U.S.
The Body Shop has been through a challenging year-plus since it entered administration (the UK’s version of bankruptcy)…
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UPDATE: New Claire’s Owner to Keep Nearly 800 Stores Open
[Update as of Aug. 27, 2025] More details about Ames Watson’s plans for Claire’s have been reported by…
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Martha Stewart Opens Second Dubai Store, Eyes Further Expansion in India and the Middle East
Following a “soft” and relatively quiet opening at Dubai’s Mirdiff City Center in May, Marquee Brands, owner of…
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Levi’s Shareholders Strongly Reject Anti-DEI Initiative
Shareholders of Levi Strauss & Co. have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal from the National Center for Public Policy…
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Showfields Files for Bankruptcy Protection as it Seeks to Reorganize
Showfields has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Eastern District of New York Bankruptcy Court, blaming…
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