All Fashion articles – Page 134
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NewsFrasers director leaves over conflict of interest concerns
One of Frasers Group’s non-executive directors is to leave after just a few months in the post.
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Opinion‘This Christmas may not be normal but it will still be merry, thanks to retailers’ prowess’
Asked about the outlook for Christmas, retailers always like to reply: “It will be on December 25.”
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NewsHush profits soar as Covid lockdowns fuel online sales surge
Hush has posted a surge in profits and sales after online revenues boomed during the first year of the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsMissguided secures rescue deal from Alteri Investors
Alteri Investors has acquired a 50% stake in the struggling online fashion retailer Missguided, giving the brand the liquidity needed to ride out the ongoing supply chain crisis.
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DataRetail sales rise in November as Black Friday boosts trade
Retail sales advanced in November when Black Friday helped stoke shopper demand.
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AnalysisThe 12 stories that rocked retail in 2021
2021 was a huge year for retail news. From surprise acquisitions and shock departures to new arrivals and supply chain woes, here are the stories that shook the industry
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Opinion‘As Boohoo warns on profits, the disruptors are increasingly looking like the disrupted’
While online powerhouse Boohoo’s ethical credentials have prompted fierce criticism, its operational prowess and consumer appeal have rarely been in question.
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NewsH&M and Inditex register soaring sales as fashion rebounds
Fashion giants H&M and Inditex have both hailed their sales recovery following lockdowns in the lead up to the festive season.
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NewsPoundland owner Pepco’s profits soar as new store openings boost sales
Pepco has recorded strong growth in profits despite “a challenging Covid-affected trading environment”.
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NewsJoules warns on profits due to supply chain troubles and Omicron
Joules recorded soaring sales across all its channels but has warned of supply chain issues in the coming weeks and months, which threaten Christmas season success.
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NewsNike makes further metaverse moves with digital fashion house acquisition
Nike is set to acquire virtual fashion and non-fungible token (NFT) platform RTFKT for an undisclosed sum.
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GalleryStore gallery: River Island lifts lid on new ‘Boutique’ concept
River Island has opened a new fascia, named River Island Boutique, in Portsmouth.
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NewsPrimark predicts sales gains despite supply chain and Covid disruption
Primark owner Associated British Foods expects sales at the retailer to rise in the coming months despite the reintroduction of coronavirus restrictions in Europe and supply chain challenges.
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Opinion‘There is still room not only to survive but thrive in an Amazon-dominated world’
Ask any UK retail exec or investor what keeps them awake at night and sooner or later they will mention Amazon.
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NewsDr Martens profits soar after record 6 million pairs sold
Dr Martens has reported mounting profits as it looks forward to a stellar festive season.
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NewsTed Baker mourns death of chair
Ted Baker chair John Barton has died suddenly, the retailer reported.
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Opinion‘Isla’s Inditex legacy is that the business is bigger than him’
Nobody is bigger than the business, it’s often said, and the test of great companies is that they continue to perform when leadership changes.
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AnalysisLights, camera, retail: How M&S, Boots and TikTok are merging content with commerce
From Singles’ Day livestreams to shoppable reality TV shows, the worlds of entertainment and retail are becoming more intertwined than ever. How can retailers win in the battle for consumer attention both in-store and on-screen?
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NewsInditex hails next generation, naming new chair and chief executive
Inditex has completed a “generational handover” with its founder’s daughter, Marta Ortega Perez, set to take the reins.
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Retail VoiceSecret shopper: How five of the UK’s most innovative loyalty schemes are winning customer spend
What makes a loyalty programme genuinely pioneering and rewarding for customers? Reporter Nick Hughes went undercover for Retail Week to reveal their secrets.