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    • Wednesday, 8 July, 2020
      HTSI
      Soft focus: the new lingerie evolution

      Bras have always been a barometer of social change – and the current emphasis on comfort reflects a new shift in priorities

    • Thursday, 18 May, 2017
      LombardMatthew Vincent
      3i’s Simon Borrows knows when to seek a piece of the Action

      The group’s £114m investment in the Benelux discounter is now valued at £1.7bn

    • Tuesday, 7 March, 2017
      Michael Skapinker
      Agent Provocateur shows why founders should move on

      They must accept that their business’s ethos may not survive a takeover

    • Tuesday, 7 March, 2017
      Retail & Consumer industry
      Sports Direct clarifies purchase of Agent Provocateur, warns on euro
    • Thursday, 2 March, 2017
      Retail & Consumer industry
      Sports Direct buys lingerie brand Agent Provocateur

      Struggling luxury lingerie retailer became insolvent after 3i failed to find buyer

    • Thursday, 2 March, 2017
      Retail & Consumer industry
      Agent Provocateur to enter administration; Sports Direct likely buyer
    • Thursday, 26 January, 2017
      Private equity
      Agent Provocateur owner 3i reports December slowdown
    • Monday, 2 January, 2017
      Retail & Consumer industry
      3i considers giving Agent Provocateur the slip

      Possible sale of lingerie retailer draws interest from sovereign wealth funds

    • Friday, 29 April, 2016
      fastFT
      Agent Provocateur appoints new top man
    • Thursday, 12 November, 2015
      Commodities
      3i signals caution over investing in new buyouts

      Private equity group says macro environment has ‘deteriorated’

    • Thursday, 29 January, 2015
      UK companies
      Strong valuations help 3i to sell assets

      Results underline dilemma of low rates for private equity groups

    • Thursday, 31 July, 2014
      Life & Arts
      3i eyes sale of Agent Provocateur
    • Friday, 27 December, 2013
      Life & Arts
      The latest trend in lingerie: underwear-as-outerwear
    • Sunday, 24 February, 2013
      Retail & Consumer industry
      Winser launches pop-up outlet
    • Wednesday, 9 January, 2013
      Tech blogRobert Cookson
      Getty spurs growth of in-image advertising
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      Life & Arts
      War of the roses

      As Valentine’s Day approaches, the thorny issues behind the international flower trade are explored

    • Friday, 25 November, 2011
      Material WorldVanessa Friedman
      Luxury’s anti-social (media) brigade
    • Tuesday, 4 October, 2011
      Retail & Consumer industry
      Agent Provocateur taps into taste for luxury underwear
    • Friday, 26 August, 2011
      Vanessa FriedmanLife & Arts
      Liz Taylor’s gift of glamour

      The unabashedly indulgent film star, with her love of consumption, husbands and lots of stuff, will likely be autumn’s style icon

    • Sunday, 14 August, 2011
      Personal & Household Goods
      French Sole steps out in Asia
    • Saturday, 6 February, 2010
      Life & Arts
      Advice for men on how to buy lingerie

      To save yourself from a very intimidating experience when buying underwear, here are some tips for choosing the perfect Valentine’s day gift

    • Saturday, 6 February, 2010
      Life & Arts
      Underwear as outerwear
    • Monday, 27 April, 2009
      UK companies
      3i plans £700m rights issue
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      Judgment CallWork & Careers
      In search of bargain businesses
    • Sunday, 22 March, 2009
      UK retail results
      Why lingerie is wearing well in recession
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