MBS Intelligence

Category: High Street & Lifestyle

A couple weeks ago, in Part I of my reflections on department stores in the UK and USA, I looked at the starkly different political,

A subject I love talking about and debating is whether ‘retail theatre’ in supermarkets is still as relevant today as it was in days gone

The food-to-go segment has had a rollercoaster few years. Hit hard by the pandemic, sandwich sellers and manufacturers have had to navigate unpredictable trading patterns

Those who know me know that I’m passionate about the UK as a nation of shopkeepers. There’s nothing I love more than speaking to and

When Glossier launched in 2014, it felt like a new era for the beauty industry. The brand popularised the now-ubiquitous “skincare first, makeup second” approach,

At the beginning of 2022, retailers and luxury brands were facing a stock problem. Consumer demand had returned, but manufacturing hubs in Asia were still

Latest News

Mark Hilton appointed new Paul CEO. The bakery and patisserie business has named Mark Hilton, previously an NED at the group, as its new CEO. His most recent position was as CEO of the Sphera Franchise Group, operator of KFC franchises in Romania, Italy and Moldova.
The Faraday Project launches high-tech men’s collection. The French tech startup will launch their intelligent clothing line during men’s fashion week in Paris. The line features a linen that protects the wearer from phone waves and credit card theft, and is led by CEO Thomas Fayon.
Shinola plans US expansion. The American luxury lifestyle brand is planning on opening up to ten locations in the United States this year, focusing on Los Angeles, Tampa, Atlanta and Chicago, and is looking to expand internationally in the next three to five years.
Estée Lauder launches Estée Edit. Beauty company Estée Lauder has launched Estée Edit, a makeup and skincare collection showing up in Sephora’s stores and online in mid-March. Experts estimate that the new line could reach first-year retail sales of US$60m, and the venture represents the company’s efforts to attract younger consumers.
J.W. Anderson opens London workshop. Designer J.W. Anderson will open creative workshops in London’s Shoreditch. The studio is meant to act as a physical space to give a platform for design ideas, and will feature a number of rotating installations, including exhibitions and exclusive products.
Frescobol Carioca plans UK expansion. UK-based swimwear brand Frescobol Carioca is looking to open a third UK location in London’s Chelsea which will display the company’s recently launched activewear line. The label is looking to start a daywear line and to expand upon its current beach accessories offerings, and will relaunch its transactional website in February.

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