Retail
GU to open its first-ever overseas flagship store in SoHo, NYC
GU, the sister brand to Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo, has announced plans to open its first overseas flagship store in SoHo, New York City, in addition to its online store this fall. The news comes not long after parent company Fast Retailing revealed its ambitious expansion plans for GU to make its mark in the United States and Europe. This...
Management
The Brand Group acquires British label Roksanda
London-based luxury womenswear brand Roksanda has been acquired by The Brand Group (TBG), a global consumer-driven brand development and operating business headed up by fashion entrepreneur and brand builder Damian Hopkins. In a statement, TBG said that its acquisition of popular London Fashion Week label Roksanda is part of its new growth...