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Lingerie + Swimwear

The latest news, features and analyses covering the lingerie and swimwear market.

Ann Summers unveils new underwear marketplace

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Lingerie retailer Ann Summers will launch a new underwear online marketplace next month, featuring 15 brands including Calvin Klein, Lemonade Dolls, Curvy Kate and Nudea.

Lounge Underwear sales up as profits fall

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Lounge Underwear has reported a 6% year on year increase in sales and a 33% decline in profit before tax for the 12 months to 30 June 2023, as a result of its investment into store expansion.

140 years of Hanro: how the lingerie brand is celebrating

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Swiss premium women’s and men’s lingerie, underwear and loungewear brand Hanro celebrates its 140th anniversary this year. CEO Stephan Hohmann reveals how the business is marking the milestone – and is putting strong women at the centre of it all.

Stores drive sales growth at Ann Summers

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Lingerie retailer Ann Summers has reported a 4.5% increase in turnover to £104.6m for the 53 weeks to 1 July 2023 compared with the year before, driven by consumers returning to the high street and new store openings.

Inspiring independents: Maison SL

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Maison SL was named Womenswear Independent of the Year (<£1m turnover) at the Drapers Independents Awards 2023. Owner Susana Lorena tells us how she wins customer loyalty over her 16 years in the lingerie industry.