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Harvey Nichols Saved by Sports Direct Owner Mike Ashley After Luxury Retailer Warned It Could Run Out of Cash

Frasers Group has acquired Harvey Nichols, saving over 1,000 jobs. The deal includes UK stores and international franchises, with plans for significant restructuring to revitalise the luxury retailer.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

Knickers in a twist: why M&S selling crotchless underwear isn’t as outrageous as it seems

Some have called it ‘S&M’, but partnership with Ann Summers is less a scandal than another step in a century of evolving underwear trends, experts say

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1

‘How am I supposed to know if it’s cute on me?’ The strange death of the changing room

A surge in online shopping means more of us are buying without trying – but not all stores want to see the end of the fitting room

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

M&S ‘praying for sun’ but full recovery from cyber-attack unlikely this summer

Shoppers report low availability as retailer prioritises clothing in partial resumption of online services

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025

‘Women designing for women’: the new wave dominating UK high street

Whistles recruits ex-Topshop design chief, while M&S, Uniqlo and Cos thrive with women in top creative roles

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

Grab your logo sweatshirt – Gap is making a surprise fashion comeback

Dresses from 90s brand grace red carpet after rough patch in which brand closed stores and broke tie with Kanye West

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025

John Lewis Christmas advert this year tells tale of two sisters

This year’s ad is actually about going shopping and features Oxford Street store plus song by Richard Ashcroft

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024

Most of Bella Freud’s Marks & Spencer collection sells out in a day

Retailer says designer’s 27-piece collaboration, launched on Thursday, will not be restocked

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024

Members only: are loyalty card discounts a good deal for UK consumers?

The number of retailers offering special prices for members has soared. We asks if the price cuts are as good as they seem

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024

Fendi teddies and Dior perfume: the multibillion-pound rise of baby bling

Experts are torn over whether the social media-fueled trend represents a special treat or a shallow insult

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023