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Shop Direct has appointed Boots’ Guy Farmer as group trading director, effective from September.
Marks & Spencer’s managing director of clothing and home, Jill McDonald, is leaving the retailer.
Public Desire has appointed former senior buyer at Asos, Fiona Brown, as head of buying for apparel and footwear.
Mike Ashley’s head of retail, Karen Byers, has resigned from Sports Direct after 28 years.
Ray Clacher today stepped down from his role as executive vice-president at Hong Kong fashion group Trinity, which owns menswear brands Kent & Curwen, Gieves & Hawkes and Cerruti 1881, Drapers
Sharon Jones has joined Danish womenswear retailer Masai Clothing Company as head of sales UK and Ireland, after six years at premium womenswear brand Luisa Cerano.
UK and Irish retailers have said they are committed to tackling sustainability in fashion and admitted there is “more to do” following criticism by MPs.
Orla Kiely has closed its stores and website after parent company Kiely Rowan fell into administration.
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Global trend forecaster and colour consultancy the Pantone Color Institute has named the 12 top colour trends for spring 19.
Fashion jewellery brand Trollbeads will open the doors to its first London-based pop-up store this weekend.