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Reiss signs its first licensing agreement with Global Brands Group

Global Brands Group Holding Limited has announced that it entered into a five-year licensing agreement with contemporary British fashion brand Reiss, covering men’s and women’s footwear and accessories. Reiss joins Global Brands’ portfolio of fashion brands, including Calvin Klein, All Saints, Juicy Couture and Kenneth Cole. "With its modern and...

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Video: The story of Reiss

From a single store in London in 1971 to over 100 worldwide locations today, Reiss has carved out its place in the global fashion landscape. But where did it all begin? Source: Reiss, YouTube

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Reiss posts 2.1 mn pounds drop in annual profit

Fashion retailer Reiss has reported a 2.1 million pounds (2.7 million dollars) decrease in full-year operating profit from 17.3 million pounds (23 million dollars) to 15.2 million pounds (20 million dollars), which the company attributed to heavy investments in a number of new store openings in the US, Canada and Australia, reports Retail...

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Reiss names Christos Angelides as Chief Executive Officer

Fashion and accessories brand Reiss has appointed Christos Angelides as Chief Executive Officer. The company said, Angelides’s appointment is a part of the company's planned succession process. In addition, the company also said that Andy Lawrence has joined the company as Head of International. "I am delighted that Christos has agreed to lead...

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Reiss Christmas sales soar 11.6 percent

In the six weeks to January 7, 2017, fashion retailer Reiss posted an 11.6 percent sales growth in the UK, on the back of considerable rise in like-for-like and ecommerce sales, according to a City A.M. report. Favoured by the Duchess of Cambridge, Reiss reported a 69.4 percent increase in international sales. The company operates stores in 17...

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Reiss annual profits jump 13 percent, eyes new markets for growth

Luxury fashion label Reiss has registered profits after tax increase of 13 percent to 12.5 million pounds (18.4 million dollars) for the year ended January 31, 2016. Sales witnessed a 12 percent rise to 145 million pounds (214 million dollars). The British label is now exploring international markets such as New York, Miami and Toronto, where it...

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Reiss eyes up expansion in North America

London - Reiss is set to expand its retail footprint in North America and is poised to open stores in New York, Miami and Yorkdale as part of its international expansion scheme. "North America is a key market for us and we are really excited about each of the openings this year and further expanding our presence," said chairman and chief...

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Reiss sells stake to Warburg Pincus to accelerate expansion

London - Premium fashion retailer Reiss has sold a majority stake of the business, valued at 230 million pounds to an affiliate of private equity firm Warburg Pincus, as the brand looks to expand further both in the UK and internationally. Reiss, founded by David Reiss in 1971, has more than 160 locations in 15 countries, and in the year to...

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Reiss plans international store expansion

London - UK fashion retailer Reiss is planning further international expansion with several new flagship stores set to open. The first is due to open on Madison Avenue in New York, adding to its American store portfolio. The second will debut in Australia with two stores planned to open in Melbourne. Reiss currently operates five stores in New...

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Reiss to launch heritage anniversary collection

Reiss is to launch an Archive Collection to celebrate its 40th anniversary this autumn. Creative director James Spreckley told Drapers the line will be a “celebration of Reiss’s DNA”. “It will feature fabrics and silhouettes that have performed well for us, but with a modern twist,” he said. The retailer has also teamed up with UK mill Alfred...