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Crystal-studded clouds reflected in a pond, an oversized crystal chandelier surrounded by mirrors: The headquarters of the Swarovski crystal empire are every bit as glitzy as you might expect – but the sparkle can’t distract from a bitter family feud over the company’s future. Disruption caused by the pandemic coupled with stiff competition in China … Read more
As the year that was 2020 winds down, LucasFilm is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the beloved Star Wars sequel The Empire Strikes Back. LucasFilm debuted a new featurette with never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage on Good Morning America on Tuesday morning. The video includes rare footage of Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and … Read more
The troubled Arcadia Group and Topshop/Topman appeared before a judge today accused of allowing the death of a 10-year-old boy in one of their stores through unsafe practices. The court heard how the retail empire owned by Sir Philip Green and its child company, which plunged into administration at the end of last month, could … Read more
A senior Labour MP has sparked outrage after slamming the Queen’s honours system as ‘offensive’ because awards reference the British Empire – even though she has an OBE herself. Kate Green claimed there was no justification for ‘branding’ the gongs in colonial terms as ‘it’s offensive’ and could be ‘hurtful to people’ – and has called … Read more
Sir Philip Green has been spotted enjoying another day relaxing in Monaco just days after it emerged his TopShop empire was on the brink of collapse. The 68-year-old, who keeps a £100 million super-yacht in the harbour, walked down the esplanade on Sunday wearing a hoodie and holding his phone up to his face. Sir … Read more
Sir Philip Green’s TopShop empire Arcadia Group ‘faces collapse within days’ putting 15,000 jobs at risk By Faith Ridler For Mailonline Published: 10:38 GMT, 27 November 2020 | Updated: 10:52 GMT, 27 November 2020 Sir Philip Green’s TopShop empire could face collapse within a matter of days, reports claimed today, putting more than 15,000 jobs … Read more
Just four years ago, Trinny Woodall was still best known as one half of fashion twosome Trinny and Susannah from hit makeover show What Not To Wear. Now Trinny, 56, has firmly established herself as a makeup entrepreneur with a growing line of sell-out products and tens of thousands of customers around the world. At … Read more
Joe Wicks ‘launches a new company as his business empire grows to £10million’ following lockdown workout success By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 16:06 GMT, 22 November 2020 | Updated: 16:06 GMT, 22 November 2020 Joe Wicks has reportedly launched a new company, bringing his net worth to a staggering £10million. The Body Coach star, … Read more
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia empire seeks £30m to help brands including Topshop and Burtons survive the Covid-19 lockdown By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 21:16 GMT, 15 November 2020 | Updated: 21:16 GMT, 15 November 2020 Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia is seeking a £30m cash injection to help it survive lockdown … Read more
Company behind Topshop and Dorothy Perkins in talks to raise £30m from lenders By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 14 November 2020 | Updated: 23:23 GMT, 14 November 2020 The company behind Topshop and Dorothy Perkins is in talks to raise £30million from lenders. The extra cash will help bolster Arcadia … Read more