Oasis invests in social technology

Oasis has launched two new social features to engage shoppers and pull its online and bricks-and-mortar offers closer together.

New flagship and product categories boost Hunter’s sales

Hunter’s pre-tax profit rose 5% year-on-year to £15.4m in the 12 months to December 31, 2014, as sales grew 17% to £95.7m.

Marques’Almeida wins second DHL Exported award

London-based womenswear label Marques’Almeida will be supported to show at Tokyo Fashion Week next year after winning a competition set up by logistics company DHL and IMG fashion.

Show & Order moves to Monday start date

Berlin womenswear trade show Show & Order will open its doors a day earlier for the autumn 16 edition in January.

Needle & Thread launches ecommerce site

Womenswear brand Needle & Thread has opened an ecommerce site, nine months after the business was rescued from administration.

Jacques Vert Group refreshes Coatwalk campaign

Womenswear business Jacques Vert Group is developing its Coatwalk charity event, offering customers the chance to join a waiting list for new outerwear styles on its dedicated site, share pictures and take part in a ‘coat amnesty’.

McQueen flagship goes up for sale

The UK flagships of British fashion house Alexander McQueen and footwear brand Tod’s have put up for sale for £160m.