Jigsaw Plans Store Expansion After 26% Christmas Sales Surge
British retailer Jigsaw is expanding its physical store portfolio following a 26% year-on-year sales increase over Christmas 2025/26. In-store sales rose 14%, online climbed 34%, and concessions jumped 46%, marking a successful turnaround under Managing Director Tikki Godley. Strong demand for knitwear, leather, and outerwear, combined with improved stock management and full-price focus, boosted profit margins by 35%. The brand is also returning to its refurbished Kew Studios headquarters.
Oh Polly Profits Nearly Double Despite Sales Decline
Online fashion retailer Oh Polly saw operating profit nearly double to £10.55 million for the year ending April 2025, despite turnover falling from £73 million to £68.1 million. The profit surge resulted from significant cost reductions, with administrative expenses dropping from £54.3 million to £47.4 million. The business, operating Oh Polly and Bo+Tee brands, focused on consolidation over expansion while maintaining its social-first model amid inflation pressures. (photo/theindustry.fashion)
UK Retail Rebounds in January as Shoppers Chase Post-Christmas Bargains
UK retail sales rose 2.7% year-on-year in January after consumers deliberately delayed Christmas purchases to capitalize on New Year sales, according to BRC and KPMG. The recovery was driven by children’s clothing, personal electronics, and furniture, with in-store non-food sales showing their strongest growth in six months. Food sales climbed 3.8%, while wellness-focused products also performed well as shoppers pursued health goals.
Belfast Students Transform Rubbish into Runway-Ready Designs
Northern Irish students showcased wearable art made entirely from waste materials at Grand Central Station as part of Junk Kouture, the world’s largest youth sustainable fashion competition. The Ireland-born initiative challenges young people aged 12 to 19 to create garments from recyclable materials like egg cartons, bin bags, and old tights, encouraging creativity and resourcefulness while highlighting sustainable fashion.
Superdry’s Radical Restructure Delivers £50.5M Profit After Years of Losses
Superdry returned to profitability with £50.5 million after-tax profit in FY25, reversing previous £67.7 million losses through aggressive restructuring. Despite 23% revenue decline to £374.6 million from closing 47 stores, the retailer achieved £128 million cost savings and improved gross margins to 58.2%. Following London Stock Exchange delisting and privatization, CEO Julian Dunkerton credits tough decisions—streamlined operations, reduced discounting, renewed design focus—for restoring financial stability and positioning growth.
How Labrum’s Founder Is Reshaping British Fashion Through Cultural Fusion
Foday Dumbuya’s Labrum partners with John Lewis to create accessible menswear (£19-£499) blending West African heritage with British craftsmanship. The collection features Sierra Leonean nomoli motifs, reimagined monograms, and oversized silhouettes symbolizing migration and identity. Expanding into knitwear at scale, Dumbuya proves storytelling and cultural dialogue can reach mainstream audiences without compromising authenticity, signaling British menswear’s shift toward diversity, meaning, and inclusive design that resonates beyond traditional fashion norms.
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