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Fashion, luxury and lifestyle aggregator - November 2023
Posted: 01/12/2023
During the pandemic, the luxury goods market grew at record pace as shoppers stuck at home treated themselves to high-end items. There are clear signs, however, that the market is now returning to more moderate growth as shoppers rein in their luxury spend......>>
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – major business reforms on the horizon
Posted: 10/11/2023
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) has now become law. The Act includes provisions that will, among other things, transform the role and operation of Companies House and amounts to some of the most significant changes to UK corporate transparency in 170 years. The impact of the Act is far-reaching......>>
Fashion, luxury and lifestyle aggregator - October 2023
Posted: 31/10/2023
The introduction of automation is impacting the fashion industry globally – from the use of robots and smart warehouses to pick, pack and ship orders, to chatbots and other AI handling customer service matters. Computer-aided design (CAD) software has also displaced the need for physical prototypes and samples, and facilitates......>>
AI in corporate governance: a new dawn for the board of directors?
Posted: 12/10/2023
AI has been transforming many industries and the corporate world is no exception. With the increasing complexity and scale of businesses, corporate governance has become a challenging task for management. AI offers considerable potential to enhance governance; however, like many technologies, it comes with pressing challenges......>>
Fashion, luxury and lifestyle aggregator - September 2023
Posted: 29/09/2023
Resale and sustainability were on the fashion forecast for 2023 and so far the predictions have been spot on. On 7 September, Zara expanded its offering of selling, repairing, or donating second-hand clothing in France, after the pre-owned platform was first made available to British consumers in November 2022. Its aim is to extend......>>
Penningtons Manches Cooper advises Integral Partners LLC, a leading US headquartered cyber security services and solutions firm, on its sale to Xalient
Posted: 20/09/2023
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised Integral Partners LLC, a leading cyber security services and solutions firm, on its sale to Xalient. Founded in 2013 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Integral Partners is a specialised cyber security consulting and integration firm with deep technical experience, proven advisory......>>
Fashion, luxury and lifestyle aggregator - August 2023
Posted: 29/08/2023
Barbiemania has gripped the world’s attention. Consumers have flocked to cinemas, embracing the Barbie brand following the much-anticipated release of Barbie on 21 July 2023. Since its premiere, the film has made Greta Gerwig the highest-grossing female director of a live-action film, with box office sales reaching over US $1.2 billion......>>
Distressed M&A: what buyers and sellers need to know
Posted: 05/07/2023
Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, businesses face growing – and sometimes insurmountable – challenges to remain viable, leading to a marked increase in accelerated or ‘distressed’ sales. Distressed M&A describes a sale of shares or assets where the business is in financial distress. This includes, for example, companies that are undergoing......>>
Fashion, luxury and lifestyle aggregator - June 2023
Posted: 30/06/2023
Harrods has announced an overhaul of its womenswear departments as part of a multi-year revamp to promote discovery and experience for customers over hard sales. As one element of a £200 million upgrade, the luxury department store will combine 47 brands across lounge, lingerie and sleepwear in a 16,000-square-foot space......>>
Fashion, luxury and lifestyle aggregator - May 2023
Posted: 30/05/2023
This year, an additional bank holiday was granted on 8 May to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which was predicted to have a mixed impact upon the retail sector. Despite retailers rejoicing in the historic occasion with coronation ranges, decorations, offers and events, online spending was expected to decrease......>>

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