This Weeks News
Week 14 - 2025
How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated?
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on goods from most countries being imported into the US, with even higher rates for what he calls the “worst offenders”. (Source)
M&S adds Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger to boost underwear sales
Marks & Spencer has expanded its Brands at M&S online platform by adding Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger to its portfolio, continuing its efforts to enhance style perceptions and broaden customer appeal. (Source)
UK sales sluggish in March says BDO report, but fashion starts to bounce back
The latest edition of the BDO High Street Sales Tracker (HSST) on Friday showed March “sales flatlining” in discretionary spend categories and warned the retail sector faces a challenging April. (Source)
Why ‘Made in America’ Is Still a Fashion Fantasy
Trump’s “America First” trade agenda is designed to encourage domestic manufacturing. But ambitions to move more apparel production to the US have been stymied for years by limited capacity and high costs. (Source)
New Look to “supercharge” digital growth with £30 million investment
New Look has secured a £30 million investment from shareholders to help it accelerate its digital transformation and optimise customers’ online experience. (Source)