Liberty news and archive

Liberty’s profit improves, sales increase 5 percent in FY17

Luxury London department store Liberty has posted a 5 percent rise in it annual sales to January 31, 2017, to 74.46 million pounds (99 million dollars), says a report by The Industry. It added that the company’s operating profit also increased to 6.38 million pounds (8.4 million dollars) from 6.16 million pounds (8.20 million dollars) in the...

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How are department stores tackling the retail industry?

As retailers attempt to keep up with the changing industry, some brands seek to open more stand-alone stores, while others shutter in favour of online sales. Department stores have a particularly hard job remaining relevant, multiple alternatives for shoppers including sales direct from brands and online discounts leaves the store itself, the...

Fashion

Stella McCartney, Armani & Liberty, among the PETA Fashion Awards 2016 winners

London - Stella McCartney, Armani and Liberty are just a few of the winners of this year's PETA Fashion Awards. As sustainability, compassion and innovation continue to act as some of the key drivers for the fashion industry, animal rights group PETA has decided to relaunch its annual Fashion Awards, which aim to celebrate both brands and...

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Jack Wills founder joins forces with Liberty owner for buyout

London - Peter Williams, founder of Jack Wills, has joined forces with private equity firm BlueGem, owner of iconic British department store Liberty, in a multi-million pound buyout to take over the high street preppy retailer. Together, Williams, CEO at Jack Wills, and BlueGem Capital Partners have acquired 100 percent holding of the Jack Wills...

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Michael Stephens appointed Global Deputy Head of Creative at Ted Baker

British high street retailer Ted Baker has named Michael Stephens, former Head of Graphic Design at Liberty as its Global Deputy Head of Creative, with immediate effect. Stephens, who first joined Liberty back in 2013, was previously named one of Drapers’ Next Generation ’30 under 30’ stars of the future this year. At the time, Ed Burstell,...

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Liberty aims for overseas expansion prior to stock flotation

London - Before floating on the London Stock Exchange in 2018, London department store Liberty plans on spreading its wings into international markets overseas once more. The department store is set to launch its home-label merchandise in department stores in the US, Italy and the Netherlands in order to increase the brand's presence. It will...

Fashion

Liberty hosts Hermès Birkin exhibition

Liberty is exhibiting 30 years of Hermès' iconic Birkin bag. The French luxury house will be showing rare vintage styles to mark its anniversary with pieces from Parisian collector Catherine B, some of which will be seen in London for the first time. On display will be rare and unique items such as a mini black Kelly bag in lizard skin, an...

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Peta teams up with Liberty to give fur coats to the homeless

The homeless in London stand to receive an unlikely gift from animal rights organization Peta and luxury London department store Liberty this winter, namely a fur coat. Peta has provided the department store with unprecedented number of fur coats, which were donated to the animal welfare organization by members of the public who have chosen to...

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H&M x Liberty

Swedish fashion retailer H&M has teamed up with Liberty to launch a capsule menswear collection featuring the British retailer's best known floral prints. “Floral prints are among the most important this season. Mixing classic Liberty patterns with current trends has been a very inspiring collaboration for us,” commented Andreas Löwenstam, head...

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Today in London...

With Christmas less than 24 hours away, FashionUnited has been checking out the festive window displays of London’s biggest retailers. From the bear and hare display at John Lewis to the Harrods Christmas Express train, the Christmas cracker-inspired windows at Liberty and the oversized winter wonderland at Selfridges. Harrods is the most...

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Nike x Liberty

The latest Nike collaboration with Liberty of London has hit stores and this time the sportswear brand has transformed three of its classic styles of trainers using the iconic Liberty floral print. Inspired by running, the capsule line celebrates the legacy and evolution of the brand’s running innovations over four decades and will feature Nike’...

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Today in London...

London’s iconic department store, Liberty, has gone for a 12 days of Christmas theme for this year’s festive windows, which will be on display until early next year. The store has a rich history and has been situated in the heart of London since 1875, the store offers household designers names, as well as introducing innovative new design...