L BRANDS TO SPIN OFF VICTORIA’S SECRET AS STANDALONE COMPANY

THE WHAT? L Brands has announced it is to spin off Victoria’s Secret as a standalone company rather than sell the brand, according to a report by the NY Times. THE DETAILS The company has been weighing up its options for the brand over the last 12 months, having entered into talks...

BOOHOO EARMARKS 200 BEAUTY BRANDS AHEAD OF DEBENHAMS ONLINE RELAUNCH THIS FALL

THE WHAT? Internet fashion giant Boohoo has lined up 200 cosmetic brands to showcase on the major relaunch of the beleaguered Debenhams online business this fall, according to a report by This is Money. THE DETAILS Boohoo bought out the e-commerce arm of the ailing UK department store in January this year,...