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Samantha Conti

Bureau Chief, London

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Milan’s Via Montenapoleone Is the Most Expensive Retail Destination in the World

The elegant Italian shopping street beat rivals in New York, London and Hong Kong, charging rents of $2,047…

Mulberry Posts a First-half Loss, Plans to Slash Head Office Roles

The British brand, which saw revenue drop 19 percent in the six months to Sept. 28, will cut around 85 head…

New Guards Group Restructures Under Bankruptcy Protection Law in Italy

An NGG spokesperson said the move to restructure is aimed at "avoiding a bankruptcy filing, and allows NGG to…

Diamond Jeweler Jessica McCormack Welcomes Investment From Agnelli Fund as Sales Soar

Lingotto Horizon, owned by the Agnelli family's Exor holding, has taken a substantial minority stake in the…

The Burberry Whisperer? Joshua Schulman Plans to Restore the Brand’s Fortunes, Win Back Customers

In an exclusive interview with WWD, Burberry CEO Joshua Schulman said he's looking at Burberry holistically…

How Cora Sheibani Uses Diamonds and Colored Stones to Tell Stories, and Satisfy Sugar Cravings

Jeweler Sheibani's new collection, Facets and Forms, will debut in December.

Authentic Brands Pulls Reebok Europe License From New Guards Group

According to a memo seen by WWD, New Guards Group has received a termination notice from Authentic Brands…

Solange Azagury-Partridge Unveils Coffee-table Book Packed With Gemstones, Glamour and Philosophy

Solange Azagury-Partridge will launch "Solange: Jewellery for Chromantics" this week, a retrospective…

Harvey Nichols Taps British Stylist Kate Phelan as Creative Director, a New Role

The appointment is the first big move by Julia Goddard, Harvey Nichols' new chief executive officer.

Boohoo Names Dan Finley CEO, Shattering Mike Ashley’s Dreams of Leading the Retailer

The British fast-fashion retailer moved quickly to stop Frasers Group owner Mike Ashley from muscling his way…

U.K. Government Punishes Small Business, Middle Class in First Budget

Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council, said new measures in the Labour government's first budget…

Temperley Opens Sloane Street Flagship in London

The new store has a theatrical, bohemian feel, and houses all of the Temperley collections, including bridal…

The Body Shop Moves Its Headquarters Back to Where It All Began

The Body Shop is relocating its offices to Brighton, England, where founder Anita Roddick opened the first…

Selfridges Hosts Immersive Installation for Perfect Moment, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Collab

The Ice Chalet at Selfridges will open on Monday and run for seven days, offering members of the public a…

Struggling Boohoo Group Mulls Sale of Brands as CEO John Lyttle Exits

Boohoo's revenue fell 15 percent in the first half, with gross merchandise value down 7 percent against a…