Supply chain pros and cons for top 10 global apparel companies, Emily Salter, @darcey_gdretail, Pippa Stephens & Louise Deglise-Favre spoke to just-style.com: just-style.com/features/suppl…

International firms are facing louder calls to quit Russia - here's why brands like Starbucks, KFC, and Uniqlo are choosing to stay, Louise Deglise-Favre spoke to Business Insider: businessinsider.com/why-starbucks-…

This time last year, the boohoo group was applauding its impressive performance throughout the pandemic, but the second half of its FY2021/22 has proved extremely challenging, with group net sales a subdued +7% in Q4 and FY sales only +14%, a drastic deceleration of growth.

Hugo Boss’ successful pivot to casualwear allowed it to exceed expectations in FY2021. The company's rebranding places it in a strong position for FY 2022, with in-demand products, celebrity-filled campaigns, and a rejuvenated brand image.

Ukraine invasion: the fallout for the fashion industry, Louise Deglise-Favre spoke to Drapers: drapersonline.com/insight/russia…

Great initiative from M&S, especially in light of the alarming new report from the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Will Primark’s new website drive future growth? Louise Deglise-Favre spoke to just-style.com: just-style.com/news/analysis-…

I joined my colleagues @darcey_gdretail Pippa Stephens Emily Salter Louise Deglise-Favre to chat with Just Style about how the top global apparel firms are faring after two years of pandemic disruption... just-style.com/features/covid…

Noticed another interesting returns policy yesterday from swimwear brand Cupshe - you can choose a 70% refund, but then you don't have to send the items back? So really you could 'pretend' you wanted to return something knowing you'd then be able to keep it for 30% of the RRP?

You can also choose a 'coupon' option for 100-130% of the original order value and then not have to return the items either, encouraging repeat spend. Don't see how it can be profitable but the company screams Shein...

M&S is well placed to battle the inflation storm - food may benefit from people dining in rather than eating out, and 41.5% of over 45s do not expect to change spending habits on clothing and footwear versus only 17.5% of under 45s.

Up against v strong comparatives, the boohoo group has slipped into negative territory with sales falling 8.3%. A slowdown in growth has been experienced across online fashion, a result of lapping tough comparatives and not being able to consistently generate double-digit growth.

ASOS' lowering of its FY2021/22 sales growth & profit expectations this morning, and Missguided’s recent tumble into administration (though arguably one of the drivers of its demise was the success of boohoo and PLT) demonstrate the difficulties facing the online fashion segment.

ASOS' share price down 27% due to profit warning and disapponting sales, up just 0.8% for the year to date (Q3 FY2021/22) as consumers spend cautiously due to the rising cost of living, with heightened returns rates a big issue (1/2)

With boohoo also seeing sombre sales in the same period (-8.3%) and Missguided falling into administration, fast fashion seems to be losing its shine, as financial uncertainty means keeping up with the latest trends is no longer a priority for many shoppers. (2/2)

In The Style sold for £1.2m - share price has tanked since its IPO and though shift back to stores and away from fast fashion is partly to blame, it has also lost its USP of influencer collbas meaning it fails to stand out. A new owner will not be enough to revive its fortunes.

Big queues for the opening of Sephora in Westfield today, some arriving at 6.30am for an 11am ribbon cutting

But Boots downstairs aren't fazed, just a normal day with fizz and cakes

As per GlobalData's latest forecasts, Shein is expected to be the 10th largest UK apparel retailer in 2023 with a market share of 2.2% - a mere 0.2ppts away from ASOS!