All articles by Amy Shields – Page 29
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Beales’ like-for-like decline eases
Department store Beales revealed today that like-for-like sales slumped 6 per cent in the 43 weeks to August 30.
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John Lewis Partnership profits crash
John Lewis Partnership pre-tax profits have tumbled in the first half as it is hit by the crisis in consumer confidence and the stalling retail and housing market.
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John Lewis signs Karen Elson to front fashion ads
John Lewis is to launch its biggest fashion ad campaign to date, featuring supermodel Karen Elson.
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Gap sales fall in August
Sales at US fashion giant Gap fell 5 per cent to US$1.14 billion ( 639.9 million) in the four weeks to August 30.
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Asda to open five Asda Living stores this year
Asda will open a further five Asda Living stores across the UK this year, bringing its total to 21.
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John Lewis sales up
Sales at John Lewis were up 1.6 per cent in the week to August 30, driven by back-to-school sales and a strong performance in electricals and technology.
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HMV Group sales robust
HMV Group has reported strong interim sales, but suffered at its Waterstone’s fascia in the wake of a weaker book market.
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Hobbs to tap younger market in brand rejig
Hobbs wants to tempt back lapsed customers and attract a younger audience under the direction of its new managing director, Nicky Dulieu.
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Liberty drives marketing in bid to reach new customers
Liberty will embark on a major marketing assault to recruit new customers and counteract the effects of the wider slowdown in consumer spending.
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Viva España
As retailers return from their summer breaks, at least one is confident that it will keep the Mediterranean holiday spirit alive.
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DSGi suffers poor first quarter
Electricals giant DSGi has revealed that like-for-like sales and margins have continued to fall during its first quarter.
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Out-of-town retail parks to ‘lead retail renaissance’
Out-of-town retail is set to bounce back from the economic gloom and will be more successful than town centres in instigating a retail resurgence, a Verdict survey has claimed.
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Opinion
Slim pickings
London Fashion Week will begin in a fortnight and will be overshadowed, if not disgruntled, by the obligatory size zero debate.
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Liberty losses widen after investment
Pre-tax losses at Liberty have increased in the first six months of the year as the iconic department store continues to invest in its Liberty of London brand.
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Moss Bros rejigs board
Moss Bros has reshuffled its board and appointed new corporate advisers.
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House of Fraser to launch new-look magazine
House of Fraser will unveil a new-look in-store magazine on September 1.
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DSGi finance director to earn £375,000 a year
DSGi group finance director Nicholas Cadbury will be paid 375,000 a year in his post, which he took up today.
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Sale of DSGi’s overseas operations moves a step closer
DSGi has drafted in adviser Deloitte to guide the sale of its Spanish, Italian and Eastern European businesses.
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Opinion
Zara power
It has been described as “the most innovative and devastating retailer in the world” by its peers, and now it has taken the crown as the globe’s leading fashion retailer.
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New Comet site takesservice-led approach
Comet has overhauled its web site to focus on customer service instead of product deals.