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UK tanner Pittards to appoint administrators

Published: August 9, 2023

British tanner and leather goods maker Pittards has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after failing to raise the necessary funds to continue operating the business. Read More...

Christopher Kane founders buy back brand

Published: July 28, 2023

British fashion brand Christopher Kane has been rescued from administration by its original founders Christopher and Tammy Kane. Read More...

Loss for Smythson in year to March 2022

Published: April 4, 2023

British leather goods and stationery business Smythson has reported its results for the year to March 2022, with an EBITDA loss of £7.3 million (US$9.13 million). Read More...

New CEO for Cambridge Satchel Company following acquisition

Published: October 17, 2022

British brand Cambridge Satchel Company has appointed a new CEO following the departure of founder Julie Deane.

New Chair for British Footwear Association

Published: September 6, 2022

The board of directors of the British Footwear Association (BFA) has appointed Jane Wilson as its new Chair.

Book commissioned to commemorate 200-year history of UK leather

Published: January 18, 2022

Research on a history of the British leather industry from the early 19th Century to the present day will commence this summer. The historian, Ian Stone, has been commissioned to write the book and it is envisaged that final publication will be in late 2024.

British Fashion Council launches circular fashion report

Published: September 23, 2021

The British Fashion Council’s Institute of Positive Fashion has launched the Circular Fashion Ecosystem Report, which aims to address the industry’s environmental impact and offer solutions for stakeholders to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Frasers Group ups investment in Hugo Boss

Published: January 20, 2021

The British retail Group announced it has recently increased its investment in German fashion label Hugo Boss.

Aston Martin to receive third cash injection

Published: December 8, 2020

Shareholders of the British luxury car manufacturer are said to have approved £125 million (US$165.75 million) in new capital in a bid to help turnaround the loss-making business.

Mulberry reports US$18.4 million loss

Published: October 6, 2020

The British high-end leather goods brand has reported a year to end-March loss of £14.2 million (US$18.4 million), before the Covid-19 crisis hit the market.