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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.

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The Week Ahead: Who Will Survive the Retail Apocalypse?

10 March 2019 • By Brian Baskin

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The Week Ahead: Who Will Survive the Retail Apocalypse?

This week, everyone will be talking about the accelerating pace of store closures, opening day for the Shops at Hudson Yards and Brexit's surprising upside for some retailers. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster

14 February 2019 • By Sarah Kent

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Fashion Prepares for Brexit Disaster

Thursday's debate left Britain in Brexit gridlock. While no deal may yet be averted, fashion giants from Kering to Burberry have started planning for worst-case scenarios.

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Kering Looks to Put Gucci's Rocky Month Behind It

10 February 2019 • By Brian Baskin

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Kering Looks to Put Gucci's Rocky Month Behind It

This week, everyone will be talking about how Kering will address its various Gucci-related controversies, London Fashion Week kicking off with yet another Brexit vote and Frieze Los Angeles joining a crowded fashion calendar. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

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L'Oréal Hoards Cosmetics in Britain as Brexit Looms

25 January 2019 • By Reuters

25 January 2019 • By Reuters

While the company stated that a no-deal Brexit would not have a major impact on sales, it is bulking up stocks in the United Kingdom, where it no longer has a manufacturing base.

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L'Oréal Hoards Cosmetics in Britain as Brexit Looms

While the company stated that a no-deal Brexit would not have a major impact on sales, it is bulking up stocks in the United Kingdom, where it no longer has a manufacturing base.

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Burberry Says Would Pay a High Price for No-Deal Brexit

23 January 2019 • By Reuters

23 January 2019 • By Reuters

The British luxury brand said it would cost tens of millions of pounds in tariffs and severely disrupt its supply chain.

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Burberry Says Would Pay a High Price for No-Deal Brexit

The British luxury brand said it would cost tens of millions of pounds in tariffs and severely disrupt its supply chain.