Meccano robot at London Toy Fair marketed at ‘boys 8+’
But Ben Varadi, vice president of Meccano owner Spin Master, said ‘anybody who is into exploration, creativity, building and love of engineering’ will enjoy the robot
Retail industry
Luxury brands: higher standards or just a higher mark-up?
Research challenges assumption that there is a link between the cost of clothing and the way it is produced, explains Tansy Hoskins
How New York’s department stores are fighting back against e-commerce
As classic retailers up the ante and new arrivals come to Manhattan’s famous shopping areas , what does the superstore of the future look like?
New research claims the high street makes women over 50 feel ignored
A major report has revealed that only 20% of mature women feel that the British high street caters for them, while only a mere 10% worry about wrinkles
Savile Row tailor fears overseas threat to rich tapestry of tradition
Shirtmaker believes buyouts detract from street’s fashion cachet, with only two family-owned tailoring houses left on Savile Row
Burberry and Mulberry face branding challenges in luxury market
As the global luxury goods market experiences a slowdown, two iconic British fashion brands are coping with the pinch in different ways