The new Made in England collection will add a certain swagger to even your most buttoned-up suit. 
UK fashion retailer New Look may be forced to pay for product shipments upfront or accept more onerous payment terms following the withdrawal of credit insurance to many of its suppliers – in a move that will spark fresh concerns over its finances.
Shares in Mothercare tumbled more than 25% this morning as the UK mother, baby and children’s goods retailer issued a profit warning on the back of a sales slump over the key Christmas trading period.
Hundreds of workers at Classic Knitwear in Madagascar are said to be fighting against arbitrary technical unemployment – an enforced three-month unpaid leave imposed by the company, during which a worker cannot change employer.
Like other department store groups, Kohl’s has further work to do in the year ahead, but according to one analyst, its positive sale growth over the key holiday trading seasons signals it is firmly on the right track.
As part of a so-called secret bid to become a “digital powerhouse”, Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has reportedly inked agreements with 60 brands to launch a discount fashion site later this year.
The Huntington Beach High Academy for the Performing Arts brings “Brigadoon,” the classic 1947 Broadway musical from a golden age, to Huntington Beach for eight shows.
The Lerner and Loewe collaboration tells the tale of two American tourists who stumble upon a quaint, lively and magical village in the Scottish highlands. But the town of Brigadoon isn’t on any map and only materializes briefly every 100 years.
The play, with Broadway standards such as “Almost Like Being In Love,” spawned the movie of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse and has been revived numerous times over the years.
If you go …
What: Brigadoon
When: 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Jan 13-14, Jan. 20-21; 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 12 – 13, Jan. 19-20.
Where: APA Studio Theater, 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach
Cost: $25-$40
Information: 714-536-2514 ext 4025, hbapa.org.
Chef Jen Callahan will host a workshop on herb wreaths on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Orange County Great Park.
“Hanging herbs can add a touch of comfort and magic to your kitchen,” a city news release states. “Herb wreaths and swags are not only beautiful but also useful; you can snip off what you need as you cook.”
The event is free and open to ages 16 and older. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
On Sunday, Jan. 21, there will be a garden workshop for children on vermiculture, which uses worms to break down food waste and make nutritious soil for plants.
Participants in this free workshop, 10-11 a.m. for ages 3-9, will learn how to make their own miniature worm composting bins using recycled materials.
Supplies are limited so register by Thursday before start date. For more information on this workshop, visit goo.gl/rV262D.
If you go
When: 10-11 a.m. Jan. 13
Where: Farm + Food Lab at Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way, Irvine
Cost: Free
Details: 949-724-6599 or goo.gl/7eAqix
Operation Warm Wishes will celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. doing what the nonprofit does best — giving back to the community.
On the upcoming Monday holiday, O.W.W. will host a pancake breakfast at Denny’s for people in need. Boxes of food also will be provided to guests.
If you go
When: 8-11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15
Where: Denny’s restaurant,1571 El Camino Real, Tustin
Cost: Free
Information: TyRon Jackson, 714-363-6621