All Fashion articles – Page 104
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Opinion‘As retailers call founders to the rescue, long-term success can’t depend on them’
Several retailers in recent weeks have hoped their founders and former leaders can turn their fortunes around – but strong businesses are not one-man shows, writes George MacDonald
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils £15m cost-of-living support for staff
Marks & Spencer has launched a £15m support package for employees to help them through the cost-of-living crunch.
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NewsJD Sports drafts in ousted boss Peter Cowgill as consultant
JD Sports has made a £5.5m deal with former boss Peter Cowgill, which will include him acting as a consultant for the sportswear retailer for the next three years.
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AnalysisGreenwashing: Three rules to get your sustainability message right
As UK fashion retailers including Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda are investigated for potential greenwashing, Lena Roland, head of content at marketing specialist WARC Strategy, explains how businesses can avoid misleading customers with their sustainability messaging
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NewsMike Ashley to step away from Frasers at next AGM
Frasers Group has said founder Mike Ashley will not seek re-election as a director at its next annual general meeting and will be stepping away from the business.
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Opinion‘Even wealthy consumers may reach a tipping point where prices are too high’
Careful management is needed or luxury retail – often insulated from the effects of downturns – may not emerge unscathed from the impending recession, warns Alvarez & Marsal’s Erin Brookes
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AnalysisShrinking baskets and soaring costs: John Lewis pins hopes on a Christmas miracle
The John Lewis Partnership, like all of retail, faces yet another volatile and uncertain Christmas trading period.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils one-off cost-of-living payment as losses widen
The John Lewis Partnership has authorised a one-off cost-of-living payment bonus and free food over the winter for staff as its losses deepen.
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NewsInditex sales reach ‘historic high’ as it expands store estate worldwide
Inditex, the owner of brands including Zara, has registered record sales with positive numbers across all countries in which it operates.
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NewsNext pulls out of Joules takeover talks as founder Tom Joule returns
Joules has confirmed that discussions with Next to take an equity stake in its business have come to an end.
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NewsJohn Lewis, Primark, Aldi to shut stores all day for Queen’s funeral, others likely to follow
Leading retailers will close stores for the day on September 19 when Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will be held
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NewsReiss swings into the black with record profits and sales
Reiss has reported record sales and profits for the year to January 2022, despite its stores being closed for the first 10 weeks of the year
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NewsMike Ashley steps up Debenhams legal battle and eyes Gieves & Hawkes swoop
Mike Ashley is stepping up his legal battle over the controversial collapse of department store chain Debenhams.
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NewsPrimark sales spike as it readies click-and-collect Christmas launch
Primark parent Associated British Foods (ABF) said the fashion operator’s full-year UK sales would approach pre-Covid levels in a pre-close update
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AnalysisDoes size matter? How Frasers and Jigsaw are rethinking fashion flagships
Post-pandemic, a number of fashion chains have started to rethink their all-encompassing flagship outlets, opting instead for concise and more targeted stores, prioritising product focus and property diversity over scale. Others still believe that only size can deliver the wow factor
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NewsAsos poaches Nike exec to lead sportswear and outdoor division
Asos has hired former Nike executive Tim Phipps as its new sportswear and outdoor director.
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AnalysisRetail’s wish list for new prime minister Liz Truss
Liz Truss has been named as the new leader of the Conservative party – and the UK’s 56th prime minister – following a fractious two-month contest.
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NewsMatalan hunts for buyer as Joules credit insurer pulls cover
Matalan has hoisted the ‘for sale’ sign as the value fashion firm grapples with inflationary pressures.
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NewsJohn Lewis to offer free staff meals as it recruits 10,000 seasonal workers
John Lewis and Waitrose will offer free food to workers throughout the Christmas trading period to help with the cost-of-living crisis
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OpinionDr Martens product chief: ‘There’s no character or soul in looking to please everyone’
Rather than relying solely on its heritage, Dr Martens is working with disruptive brands and reaching new audiences to stay relevant, writes chief product officer Adam Meek