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M&S invests big in northwest stores as it creates hundreds of jobs

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3 weeks ago

April 1, 2025

M&S continues to roll out new and improved stores in the northwest of England as part of a £50 million investment in eight physical retail units, creating 300 new jobs for the region.

The rollout, which began last week at the reopened Gemini Retail Park, Warrington, Cheshire, includes plans for of a total of 100,000 sq ft of new stores including in Speke and Formby, while stores in Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackburn and Bolton will be food-hall based.

The New Mersey Retail Park store in Speke is to move site and undergo a transformation from a Food Hall to a full-line store, creating 100 jobs and bringing M&S Clothing, Home and Beauty to customers in south Liverpool.

Building on the success of the full-line city centre store in Liverpool One, which opened in 2023, the new store in Speke New Mersey “will bring the best of M&S to customers in the south of the city”, it said.

M&S, which has 62-owned stores across northwest England, spanning the region from Carlisle to Chester, said the three-year investment plan “is another step forward in [our] store renewal and rotation programme, focused on having the right stores in the right places and is a key strand in the business’s transformation as it reshapes for growth”.

The retailer said it’s aiming to have “180 higher-quality, higher-productivity full-line stores that sell the full Clothing, Home and Food offer”.

Will Smith, Property director at M&S, added: “As we reshape for growth, we want to open new stores we can be proud of and that deliver the best possible shopping experience for customers. Our pipeline of stores for 2025 demonstrates our continued investment in market-leading stores as we deliver our transformation priorities.”

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Supergoop launches in India with Nykaa

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7 minutes ago

April 22, 2025

Maxwell Hart

Supergoop, a global skincare brand has partnered with multi-brand beauty retailer Nykaa for its entry into the Indian market.

Supergoop partners with Nykaa for India entry – Supergoop

With this partnership, Supergoop products will be available across Nykaa’s e-commerce website, Nykaa Luxe, and Nykaa’s select retail stores.

Commenting on the launch, Anchit Nayar, executive director CEO of Nykaa Beauty in a statement said, “With Supergoop’s innovative, skincare-first formulations, we aim to turn sun protection from an afterthought into a seamless and daily habit. As Supergoop’s exclusive partner in India, we are excited for our consumers to try these globally loved products that provide next-generation sun protection that are effective and effortless.”

Holly Thaggard, founder of Supergoop added, “20 years ago, I launched Supergoop to change the way the world thinks about sunscreen, and I am super excited to partner with Nykaa to bring this mission to India, a land of heritage and energy. Our feel-good, game-changing daily SPF formulas are clean, efficacious, and created with UV-protecting ingredients – perfect for both city and country living.”

Supergoop sun protection lineup includes glowscreen, unseen, mattescreen, play everyday lotion, glow stick, sunscreen spray, and mineral powder.

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Tommy Hilfiger visits Mumbai for fashion event, forges cross-cultural connections

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37 minutes ago

April 22, 2025

Maxwell Hart

PVH Corp brand Tommy Hilfiger announced its eponymous designer’s visit to Mumbai, India to celebrate fashion and cultural exchange while forging connections in the country at a panel discussion at the metro’s Bandra Kurla Complex.

Tommy Hilfiger with Bollywood celebrities in Mumbai – Tommy Hilfiger

On April 15, Tommy Hilfiger began his Mumbai visit with a trip to the Tommy Hilfiger boutique at Reliance’s Jio World Drive mall, the brand announced in a press release. Hilfiger then took part in a panel discussion moderated by Indian creative authority Sarah-Jane Dias and Bollywood actress, model, and philanthropist Manushi Chhillar. Exploring topics ranging from style to global influences, the discussion aimed to synergise the US and India’s fashion cultures.

That evening, the designer hosted a dinner to bring together celebrities, tastemakers, and names in fashion. Held at the historic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel’s Taj Chambers, guests included Sara Ali Khan, Karan Johar, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Shikhar Dhawan, and Guru Randhawa. The evening event was designed to help deepen Tommy Hilfiger’s connections to India’s style and entertainment scenes while celebrating global style.

Established in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger reported a global retail sales total of approximately $9 billion in 2023. The brand has a presence in 100 countries and over 2,000 retail stores. PVH acquired Tommy Hilfiger in 2010 and oversees the label’s long term growth strategies.

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Amiri names boxing champion Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez as global brand ambassador

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1 hour ago

April 22, 2025

Maxwell Hart

Luxury fashion house Amiri has named Mexican boxer Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez as its latest global brand ambassador.

Amiri names boxing champion Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez as global brand ambassador – Amiri

Álvarez, often referred to as “The Face of Boxing,” and widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of his generation, made history as the first fighter to become the undisputed super middleweight champion of the world.

The partnership between Álvarez and Amiri stems from a natural and long-standing connection. A longtime supporter of the brand, Álvarez first met Amiri founder and creative director Mike Amiri in California, where the two discovered a shared commitment to craftsmanship, a relentless pursuit of excellence, and a link to inspiring their communities around the world.

“Globally celebrated for his sporting prowess, this ambassadorship highlights Canelo Álvarez as a fashion icon, exploring the cross-cultural roots that continually inspire Amiri,” the brand said in a statement.

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