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In London, Fashion Takes a Break from Brexit

17 September 2019 • By Sarah Kent and Zoe Suen

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In London, Fashion Takes a Break from Brexit

Leaving the European Union could have a disastrous effect. But even with the Halloween deadline for a deal looming large, the subject is decidedly out of fashion.

Op-Ed | We Need to Talk About Brexit

13 September 2019 • By Caroline Rush

Op-Ed | We Need to Talk About Brexit

This could be the UK’s last London Fashion Week as part of the European Union, with serious consequences for the industry at home and abroad, writes British Fashion Council Chief Executive Caroline Rush.

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No-Deal Brexit May Cost the British Fashion Industry $1 Billion

2 September 2019 • By Bloomberg

2 September 2019 • By Bloomberg

As fashion relies on export revenues, a global supply chain and an international talent pool, a no-deal Brexit would hamstring the UK industry, said The British Fashion Council.

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No-Deal Brexit May Cost the British Fashion Industry $1 Billion

As fashion relies on export revenues, a global supply chain and an international talent pool, a no-deal Brexit would hamstring the UK industry, said The British Fashion Council.

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UK Retail Sales Collapse at Fastest Pace Since 2008

22 August 2019 • By Reuters

22 August 2019 • By Reuters

Until recently, consumers had largely taken Brexit in their stride, helped by wages growing at the fastest pace in more than a decade and modest inflation.

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UK Retail Sales Collapse at Fastest Pace Since 2008

Until recently, consumers had largely taken Brexit in their stride, helped by wages growing at the fastest pace in more than a decade and modest inflation.

'Brexit' Britain Doesn't Need an Election. It Needs An Exorcism.

23 July 2019 • By Tim Blanks

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'Brexit' Britain Doesn't Need an Election. It Needs An Exorcism.

It's hotter than hell in the United Kingdom, where a deeply divided nation, and its fashion industry, will soon find out what new Prime Minister Boris Johnson means by a 'do or die' exit from the European Union, writes Tim Blanks.

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UK Retail Sales Surge as Consumers Defy Brexit Turmoil

18 April 2019 • By Bloomberg

18 April 2019 • By Bloomberg

The resilience of consumers in the face of Brexit uncertainty is largely being supported by the labour market, where pay growth is picking up, employment is at a record high and the jobless rate is the lowest its been since the 1970s.

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UK Retail Sales Surge as Consumers Defy Brexit Turmoil

The resilience of consumers in the face of Brexit uncertainty is largely being supported by the labour market, where pay growth is picking up, employment is at a record high and the jobless rate is the lowest its been since the 1970s.

Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019

2 April 2019 • By Pierre Mallevays

2 April 2019 • By Pierre Mallevays

With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.

Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019

With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.

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Brexit at the Cliff Edge: What Fashion Needs to Know

29 March 2019 • By BoF Team

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Brexit at the Cliff Edge: What Fashion Needs to Know

March 29th was meant to be the day the UK left the European Union. Instead, the Brexit drama is far from over and global fashion brands operating in the country face a prolonged period of uncertainty.

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The Week Ahead: UK Faces Brexit Crunch Time. Again.

24 March 2019 • By Chantal Fernandez

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The Week Ahead: UK Faces Brexit Crunch Time. Again.

This week, everyone will be talking about Brexit, Galeries Lafayette's opening against the backdrop of the Yellow Vest protests in Paris and H&M's latest earnings report. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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Britain's Luxury Sector Warns of £6.8 Billion Loss From No-Deal Brexit

11 March 2019 • By Reuters

11 March 2019 • By Reuters

About 80 percent of Britain's luxury goods go overseas, and Europe is its largest market.

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Britain's Luxury Sector Warns of £6.8 Billion Loss From No-Deal Brexit

About 80 percent of Britain's luxury goods go overseas, and Europe is its largest market.