Snippets of Fashion Industry News

Marks and Spencer

A New Head of Children’s wear Buying is appointed.

Michelle Ojulah. Previously with Boden Monsoon and Asda.

The future of Per Una?

Rumour has it that the M & S Brand will be phased out.

Will Autograph remain?

Emma Alexander is the new face at Shop Direct 

She joins as Fashion Director.

Previously with Jack Wills she will take responsibility for overseeing

buying and design for Brands and Own Brand clothing & Footwear

Interesting Statistics from Adoreboard

A recent survey indicates that millennials prefer to shop for clothes in physical stores.

From a UK survey of 10,000 aged 18- 34 year olds 49% indicated this with 85% being

influenced by product viewed on social media. Top of the favourite stores? New Look.

Customer service, value, affordability and ethics are all important to the millennial customer.