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Apparel Brands snaps up majority stake in kidswear label Hype

Fashion distribution company Apparel Brands has announced the acquisition of a 60 percent stake in kidswear label Hype, with the option to purchase the remaining 40 percent from the current owner, investor Sarjan Dulai. Dulai had previously taken over the brand via a pre-pack administration deal last year, which was then followed by the exit of...

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Hype co-founders step down

The co-founders of UK printed apparel manufacturer Hype have announced that they will be stepping down from the company. The departure of Liam Green and Bav Samani, who established the brand 12 years ago, was announced on Hype’s LinkedIn page, where it was stated that the duo had initially stayed on following an acquisition deal to “ensure a...

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KFC to launch fashion collection with Hype

Fried chicken fast food chain KFC is launching a 47-piece fashion collection with lifestyle brand Hype. The collaboration launches on August 4 and features KFC-branded fashion apparel and accessories, including hoodies, racer jackets, sliders, PJs and bucket hats. The co-branded line, described by the fast-food chain as being “tasty enough to...

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PrettyLittleThing and Hype. partner with Laybuy to offer ‘buy now, pay later’ service

Laybuy, New Zealand's leading ‘buy now, pay later’ service, has announced PrettyLittleThing and Hype. to be the latest retailers who will offer this flexible payment option to their UK-based customers. Scheduled to go live online on both retailers’ e-shops later this month, Laybuy’s payment service will enable shoppers to spread out a purchase...