Mint Velvet

Mint Velvet owner Sabre Retail Fashion has reported a 40% drop in pre-tax profit to £14.2m for the year to 28 December 2024, as softer demand and wider retail pressures weighed on performance.

Womenswear brands Live Unlimited and Sosandar as well as men's formalwear brand Mosshave been named fastest-growing UK fashion businesses by consulting and executive search business Oresa.

Drapers speaks to independents and multiples about the allure of British market towns for retailers and consumers alike - and what to consider when opening a local store.

Womenswear business Mint Velvet is looking to open six new stores in the next seven months, CEO and co-founder Liz Houghton told Drapers.

Women’s and children’s wear retailer Mint Velvet has reported a 1.2% rise in turnover to £96.5m for the 52 weeks to 27 April 2019, as the company expanded its store portfolio. 

Mint Velvet has announced that it will be opening a new 1,700 sq ft store in the Liverpool One shopping centre in December.