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Fashion United
5 days ago
- Business
- Fashion United
Doubling fashion: John Lewis to launch own menswear brand, adds third-party labels
John Lewis is looking to double its fashion business as part of a wider elevation strategy currently underway at the department store chain. To build on this, the retailer is already set to launch a new own brand in menswear and is introducing a range of new, premium third-party brands. This is according to the company's executive director, Peter Ruis, who said in an interview with Drapers: 'I think I can double the [John Lewis] fashion business. The question, of course, is over what time period. We've been in homeware for 100 years. We've really only been in the proper fashion business for about 20 years. But we're already now the leading seller of premium brands in the UK. The market has opened up for us.' To expand its offering, the retailer is launching J. Lewis, a menswear brand that blends tailoring and casualwear, with an emphasis on durable fabrics and working with European mills. The label expands on its existing JL womenswear brand, which, for its AW25 collection, takes inspiration from the Highlands. The retailer will also be growing its selection of third-party brands. For womenswear, the likes of MM – a Max Mara sub-brand –, French label Iro, Russel & Bromley and By Malene are among those being introduced. For menswear, meanwhile, Pendleton, Japan's Snow Peak, Nigel Cabourn, Jak, Kapten and Che are set to launch. Ruis told Drapers: 'We've got a lot of energy behind [John Lewis fashion]. We're just driving more excitement into the brand. I think we've got the trust [of consumers] and the sense that the people's John Lewis is back, and now we're layering on excitement.' While acknowledging that the present day is 'not the easiest environment for the consumer', particularly with inflation rising, Ruis said that 'as a business, we're building on the long run to be a lot more profitable'. The retailer's fashion department is currently making around 1.2 to 1.3 billion pounds in revenue a year, he noted, before stating: 'I really don't see any reason why that can't be 2.5 billion pounds.'
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GMA Network
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
K-Pop group AHOF, with Filipino member JL Gaspar, to visit Manila in August
K-Pop group AHOF, with Filipino member JL Gaspar, to visit Manila for a fan con in August AHOF is visiting Manila this August! The K-pop group is heading to the Araneta Coliseum on August 30 for their Rendezvous in Manila fan con, SBTown announced. It is their first fan con in the Philippines,. Ticket prices and other details are yet to be announced. 'It is a special moment and so happy for us since this is our first time coming to the Philippines as a group. This feels like a dream come true,' Filipino member JL Gaspar said in an invitation video. The group also teased special performances. AHOF, which stands for All-time Hall of Famer, is composed of nine members: Filipino JL, Australian-Korean Steven, Chinese Zhang Shuaibo, South Koreans Park Ju Won, Seo Jeong Woo, Cha Woongki, and Park Han, Taiwanese Chih En, and Japanese Daisuke. They won the K-pop talent search "Universe League," which aired on SBS. The group debuted on July 1 with the single 'Rendezvous' along with their first mini album, "Who We Are." JL is one of the members of the P-Pop group PLUUS, who debuted in 2023 under SBTown. The boy band is best known for their songs, "Amigo," "Shining Star," "My Time," and "Missing You." —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
81 junior lecturers promoted as principals in junior colleges
Secretary, Board of Intermediate Education (BIE), Krishna Aditya on Monday gave away orders promoting 81 junior lecturers (JL) as principals. The event was preceded by counselling of all eligible junior lecturers from the State at the BIEs headquarters here. The move is an attempt at strengthening leadership in government junior colleges and ensuring smooth academic and administrative functioning. Mr. Aditya, congratulating the promoted lecturers, emphasised the crucial role of principals in strengthening the academic environment and providing leadership at the institutional level. He added that all the selections were based on merit and while maintaining transparency throughout the process. Controller of Examinations Jaya Prada Bai, District Intermediate Education Officers (DIEOs) of Medchal and Rangareddy districts and others were present.
Toronto Star
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
The challenger who narrowly lost to GOP Rep. Scott Perry wants another chance to beat him in 2026
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USA Today
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Q&A with Viktor Hovland: On motivation, his apparel, Ryder Cup, sightseeing and lamb stew
Viktor Hovland's path to stardom began with a gift from his father. In 2008, Harald Hovland, an engineer, was spending much of his year in St. Louis on a work project and bought a set of golf clubs to use at a driving range nearby. When he returned to Norway, he rather innocently brought a junior set back with him for his 11-year-old son and the rest as they say is history. Hovland, 27, has won seven times on the PGA Tour, including the 2023 FedEx Cup and climbed as high as No. 3 in the world. (He currently is No. 12.) Hovland is competing at the Genesis Scottish Open, where on Thursday he rocked a limited edition polo, featuring a bold, custom tartan print, honoring Scottish heritage. Before the tournament got underway, Hovland sat down and answered 19 questions for Golfweek, including clearing up his dating status for those who were wondering. Viktor Hovland: I steepened the attack angle on my shots around the green to help my short game. VH: I find the double pump helps promote more of a draw shape for me. If you see it again, it means I'm in a bad spot and I'm struggling to draw the ball! VH: I need to understand how things work. I enjoy the challenge and I obsess over the game as part of my desire to get better at it. If that puts me in the 'golf nerd' category then so be it!! VH: I just love this game and the challenges that it brings. Working hard and achieving my goals is the most rewarding part of it for me. VH: I'm just trying to get my ball striking back to normal. That's the pillar of my game and if I can do that and improve my chipping, I can achieve great things. To be the best I can be. VH: Yes, I remember Jasper wearing it well. To me, it was Scandi, unique and bold, which I like. VH: The shirt I wore during the first round of the Masters in 2023 was one of my favorites. It was outrageous! I played with Tiger and shot 65 which was nice. VH: Nothing too fancy, I'm a pretty casual jeans and t-shirt guy. VH: I really like the feel of clothing. It looks sporty, provides good movement and I feel that aids my golf swing. VH: I think it's great. I know that JL get a lot of positive feedback too and I enjoy being part of their brand and style. VH: It does not compare to any other event I've played in. Coming from college golf, playing in a team is unlike anything else and we (Team Europe) have a really strong bond as a team. Whilst completely different, my goal is to stick to my process and focus on the tee shot regardless of the occasion. VH: I don't think too much about it, but the 2023 PGA Championship is one that got away. VH: My FedEx and U.S. Amateur trophies are kept in the clubhouse at Oak Tree National (in Edmond, Oklahoma). I still haven't bought a replica of my U.S. Amateur trophy yet so that's something on my to-do list. VH: Anything old and historic interests me. Stonehenge in the UK, battle grounds, Native American mounds in Ohio, etc. VH: Faarikaal which is a type of lamb stew. VH: I'm pretty easy going but I don't like arrogance in general. VH: Yes, I am.
