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Fashion Network
17 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
M&S strikes Australia deal with David Jones
M&S may still be impacted by the spring cyberattack that dented its seemingly unstoppable recovery drive, but its ambitions are undimmed and that includes international growth. Now the company is launching its first non-UK fashion deal in a tie-up with Australia's David Jones. Its deal with the upmarket department stores chain is part of its overall plan to grow sales outside of its core UK market. David Jones said online: 'Introducing M&S - exclusive to David Jones. A UK favourite, now for the first time in Australia. Known for its quality, comfort and trusted fit, M&S has arrived with a curated collection of lingerie and sleepwear — including the coveted Rosie by M&S, designed by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. From everyday essentials to elegant lace and silk pieces, experience why this beloved British brand is a go-to for women across the UK. Available online and in selected stores.' Reports said that as well as the lingerie, it will sell women's and menswear in 24 David Jones department stores and online. The chain has 40 stores in total across Australia and New Zealand. 'This is a market which has always shared longstanding and strong links with the UK and where brand recognition is high,' M&S MD of international, Mark Lemming, told The Times. 'With a shared set of values surrounding quality, innovation and trust, David Jones is the perfect partner as we take our first venture into a partnership in fashion.' As he said, it's a first for M&S as its fashion division hasn't previously entered such a wholesale partnership with another retailer. But it underlines how well respected the company's fashion is, no longer seen as 'just' an own-brand, it also has a life beyond the confines of M&S's stores and webstore. As Lemming's comments show, Australia is seen as a natural market for the brand to try out the idea and awareness of the label exceeds 50% among Australians, it said. That also suggests that a successful initial period could see the deal getting bigger. M&S has had a checkered history with its international ops, opening and then exiting Canada as well as Western Europe, as well as making ultimately unsuccessful acquisitions abroad such as Brooks Brothers. Its more recent moves have proved more successful but were still loss-making in its latest financial year. Yet CEO Stuart Machin has called out non-UK ops as a major 'growth opportunity'. It has a major deal with Reliance Retail in India and it has a longstanding franchise deal with Al-Futtaim across the Middle East. It has also been re-entering European markets.
Fashion Network
19 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
M&S strikes Australia deal with David Jones
M&S may still be impacted by the spring cyberattack that dented its seemingly unstoppable recovery drive, but its ambitions are undimmed and that includes international growth. Now the company is launching its first non-UK fashion deal in a tie-up with Australia's David Jones. Its deal with the upmarket department stores chain is part of its overall plan to grow sales outside of its core UK market. David Jones said online: 'Introducing M&S - exclusive to David Jones. A UK favourite, now for the first time in Australia. Known for its quality, comfort and trusted fit, M&S has arrived with a curated collection of lingerie and sleepwear — including the coveted Rosie by M&S, designed by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. From everyday essentials to elegant lace and silk pieces, experience why this beloved British brand is a go-to for women across the UK. Available online and in selected stores.' Reports said that as well as the lingerie, it will sell women's and menswear in 24 David Jones department stores and online. The chain has 40 stores in total across Australia and New Zealand. 'This is a market which has always shared longstanding and strong links with the UK and where brand recognition is high,' M&S MD of international, Mark Lemming, told The Times. 'With a shared set of values surrounding quality, innovation and trust, David Jones is the perfect partner as we take our first venture into a partnership in fashion.' As he said, it's a first for M&S as its fashion division hasn't previously entered such a wholesale partnership with another retailer. But it underlines how well respected the company's fashion is, no longer seen as 'just' an own-brand, it also has a life beyond the confines of M&S's stores and webstore. As Lemming's comments show, Australia is seen as a natural market for the brand to try out the idea and awareness of the label exceeds 50% among Australians, it said. That also suggests that a successful initial period could see the deal getting bigger. M&S has had a checkered history with its international ops, opening and then exiting Canada as well as Western Europe, as well as making ultimately unsuccessful acquisitions abroad such as Brooks Brothers. Its more recent moves have proved more successful but were still loss-making in its latest financial year. Yet CEO Stuart Machin has called out non-UK ops as a major 'growth opportunity'. It has a major deal with Reliance Retail in India and it has a longstanding franchise deal with Al-Futtaim across the Middle East. It has also been re-entering European markets.
GMA Network
a day ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Bruno Mars makes surprise appearance at Blackpink's Deadline concert in LA, sings 'APT.' with Rosé
Blinks were in for a surprise during Blackpink's Deadline world tour stop in Los Angeles! Bruno Mars made a surprise appearance on stage and sang his megahit with Rosé, 'APT.' As seen in Rosé's Instagram Reel, she sang her verse first before Bruno entered the stage to join the song. 'Give it up for the amazing Bruno Mars,' Rosé told the crowd after their performance. Rosé also shared a clip of them hanging out backstage before the song. 'APT.' was released in 2024, and instantly became a massive global hit. Rosé dropped her debut solo album "Rosie" in December 2024. It includes the songs 'Number One Girl' and 'Toxic 'Till the End." Meanwhile, Bruno's recent songs include his viral hit 'Die With a Smile' with Lady Gaga and 'Fat Juicy & Wet' with Sexyy Red. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
The Onion
a day ago
- Politics
- The Onion
Trump Announces $175 Billion Rosie O'Donnell Defense System
WASHINGTON—In a sudden escalation of his feud with the American-born, Ireland-based former talk show host, President Donald Trump announced Monday he had signed an executive order allocating $175 billion to build an anti–Rosie O'Donnell defense system across the entire United States. 'We're building the greatest Rosie defense network the world has ever seen,' said Trump, adding that the order he signed included $80 billion to develop a missile capable of neutralizing an O'Donnell-sized target from hundreds of miles away. 'With thousands of drones patrolling our coast and using highly sensitive listening equipment to monitor any awful things she says about me, nasty Rosie's reign of terror has come to an end. She should think twice before ever hosting a talk show again—or risk total annihilation!' At press time, the Pentagon had issued an apology after one of its test missiles mistakenly struck Roseanne Barr.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Ellen DeGeneres praises Rosie O'Donnell after President Donald Trump's threats
Former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres threw her support behind Rosie O'Donnell after she was slammed by President Donald Trump Ellen DeGeneres threw her support behind comedian Rosie O'Donnell after US President and convicted felon Donald Trump threatened to illegally revoke her US citizenship for moving her family to Ireland until "it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America". Rosie, who was born in the United States, moved her family to Ireland earlier this year after Trump was re-elected - saying: "When it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that's when we will consider coming back." Rosie has been open about her dislike for Trump, with her trading insults online while she was a host on TV's The View in 2015. After the comedian said she would only consider returning to the US when it is "safe", Trump lashed out on his Truth Social platform, saying he's giving "serious consideration" to revoking her citizenship - something he is not legally able to do. POTUS wrote: "Because of the fact that Rosie O'Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship. "She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!" Removing the citizenship of a natural born citizen of the US would put the President in breach of the 14th Amendment of the constitution. It guarantees: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States." Amid the feud, former talk show host Ellen took to her Instagram to share a screenshot of Trump's tweet. She added: "Good for you @rosie." She also shared a screenshot of Rosie's response, which said: "Hey donald - you're rattled agan? 18 years later and I still live rent-free in that collapsing brain of yours. "You call me a threat to humanity - but I'm everything you fear: a loud woman, a queer woman, a mother who tells the truth, an American who got out of the country b4 u set it ablaze. You build walls - I build a life for my autistic kid in a country where decency still exists. "You crave loyalty - I teach my childre to question power. You sell fear on golf courses - I make art about surviving trauma. You like, you steal, you degrade - I nurture, I create, I persist." Rosie concluded: "You are everything that is wrong with America - and I'm everything you hate about what's still right with it. You want to revoke my citizenship? Go ahead and try, King Joffrey with a tangerine spray tan. I'm not yours to silence. I never was."
