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fashionunited.uk > news > retail > when-ai-shares-incorrect-information-58-of-shoppers-blame-the-brand > 2026032687108

When AI shares incorrect information, 58 percent of shoppers blame the brand

7+ hour, 59+ min ago  (344+ words) Adoption of LLMs for shopping among consumers in the US and UK is common, but it does vary by age and income. For example, the report found that more than 8 in 10 shoppers under the age of 44 have used an LLM…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > people > debenhams-group-names-richard-vanoli-as-md-of-debenhams > 2026032487037

Debenhams Group names Richard Vanoli as MD of Debenhams

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (317+ words) Richard Vanoli has been named as the new managing director of the Debenhams brand, parent company Debenhams Group has confirmed. The appointment comes as Debenhams itself continues to lead a business-wide turnaround at the group, which had first acquired the…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > business > levis-e-commerce-platform-to-be-powered-by-scayle > 2026031286825

Levi’s e-commerce platform to be powered by Scayle

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (422+ words) Enterprise commerce platform Scayle, part of Zalando SE, has announced a global partnership with American denim and apparel brand Levi's to power its e-commerce across the US, Canada, and Europe. More than 350 online shops run on Scayle's e-commerce software, including…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > people > pattern-appoints-former-amazon-executive-to-drive-european-growth > 2026031786920

Pattern appoints former Amazon executive to drive European growth

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (286+ words) Pattern, which accelerates brands on global e-commerce marketplaces by leveraging proprietary technology and AI, has named David Jennison as managing director, Europe, to support the group's growth in the region. Jennison has more than 15 years of experience in e-commerce expansion…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > business > footasylum-secures-60-million-pounds-in-funding-amid-retail-expansion > 2026031686881

Footasylum secures 60 million pounds in funding amid retail expansion

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (305+ words) Sportswear retailer Footasylum has secured an extension to its revolving credit facility with HSBC UK, expanding its financing with the bank from 35 million pounds to 60 million pounds. The new funding comes amid a retail expansion for the retailer, which has…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > business > the-resale-revolution-and-why-brands-want-back-in > 2026031386860

The resale revolution and why brands want back in

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (395+ words) The second-hand fashion market has crossed a threshold. When eBay agreed to buy Depop from Etsy for around 1.2 billion dollars, it was another signal that resale is no longer a niche corner of retail. It has become a central part…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > retail > understanding-motional-disconnect-to-build-customer-loyalty > 2026030986752

Understanding ‘motional disconnect’ to build customer loyalty

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (419+ words) As fashion trends become increasingly synonymous with planned obsolescence and lose their commercial impact, deciphering buyer psychology is a strategic imperative. A recent study by second-hand fashion platform Vestiaire Collective, in partnership with consultancy WR'D, explores the universal feeling of…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > retail > major-retailers-launch-unified-framework-and-digital-tool-to-streamline-compliance > 2026021086220

Major retailers launch unified framework and digital tool to streamline compliance

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (270+ words) The "Retailer Brand Due Diligence Questionnaire" and the "One Retail Hub" increase operational as well as measurement efficiency using fair and universally recognised criteria that was informed by OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and…...

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fashionunited.uk > news > business > eight-questions-about-hypedrop-bestsellers-new-innovative-wholesale-brand > 2026020286037

8 Questions about Hypedrop: Bestseller's new innovative wholesale brand

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (308+ words) The brand does not have its own identity. Instead, it focuses on items for which demand is predicted. The items are designed digitally based on data analysis and AI-supported decision-making. No physical samples are involved. Although the press release provided…...

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fashionunited.uk > press > business > joor-launches-visual-assortment-enabling-buyers-to-see-multi-brand-assortments-in-a-single-place-for-the-first-time > 2026012985994

JOOR launches visual assortment—enabling buyers to see multi-brand assortments in a single place for the first time

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (601+ words) JOOR launches visual assortment'enabling buyers to see multi-brand assortments in a single place for the first time'fashionunited.uk - JOOR launches visual assortment'enabling buyers to see multi-brand assortments in a single place for the first time JOOR announces the introduction of…...