All Fashion articles – Page 165
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NewsJD Sports’ Footasylum acquisition put on hold by CMA
JD Sports planned £90m takeover of struggling footwear firm Footasylum has been halted by an ongoing investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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NewsTed Baker calls in advisers as it looks to revive fortunes
Ted Baker has called in consultancy firm AlixPartners to help with a root-and-branch review of operations after a difficult year that has seen it issue three profit warnings.
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NewsJoules sales climb despite ‘challenging’ September
Joules has posted an increase in sales during the first half of its financial year despite suffering what it called a “challenging” September.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are retail’s next CEOs?
Retail Week speaks to headhunters and industry-watchers to determine which executives will be in charge of the UK’s biggest retailers over the next five years.
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DataData: M&S Simply Food tops list of UK’s favourite retailers
M&S Simply Food has wrestled back its crown as the UK’s favourite retailer, according to exclusive data from consultancy OC&C.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill’s profits rise in ‘turnaround’ period
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill group has posted an increase in profits as the fashion retailer continued to expand its luxury division.
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NewsChristmas spend forecast to slip despite Black Friday uplift
Black Friday sales confounded expectations as the post-payday discount bonanza delivered sales and footfall uplifts, but festive spend is still forecast to be in decline.
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AnalysisSeven trends that will define Christmas and set the tone for 2020
Christmas 2019 will be unique for many reasons: a December election, Brexit looming and growing concern over the climate crisis. But what consumer behaviour trends will impact how people shop this Christmas and define retail in 2020? Retail Week investigates.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales spike driven by Black Friday bargains
John Lewis’ weekly sales soared in after a “record” performance for the retailer as price matching and strong demand for fashion and home technology bolstered performance.
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NewsBoohoo hails record-breaking Black Friday weekend
Boohoo has registered a “strong” Black Friday performance across the promotional weekend with key brands bolstering sales.
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NewsTed Baker discovers £25m stock overstatement
Ted Baker has revealed that the value of stock held on its balance sheet has been overstated by between £20m and £25m.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Asos’ ‘ferociously intelligent’ chief growth officer
Asos’ decision to hire its first chief growth officer has sparked debate about what the job entails and why the business needs one now.
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NewsPeacocks set to buy Bonmarché out of administration
Peacocks is poised to buy Bonmarché out of administration after being identified as the peferred bidder for the embattled business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How woke is Victoria’s Secret?
Victoria’s Secret’s cancellation of its formerly ratings-topping fashion show and plunging profits are the latest evidence that the brand is losing touch with contemporary consumers. Can it ever regain relevance?
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NewsBaird Group appoints Savills to spearhead store expansion
Menswear specialist Baird Group has appointed real estate advisor Savills to spearhead the growth of its store portfolio across the UK and Europe.
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NewsSosandar sales soar in first-half as investment pays off
Sosandar, the online womenswear specialist, has posted a rise in first-half sales and said investment was powering progress at the business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why has Asos hired a chief growth officer?
Asos has snapped up its first chief growth officer, also the first in a series of executive hires to bolster its leadership team.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Richard Price transform M&S’ fashion fortunes?
As Marks & Spencer bids to put its apparel offer fully back in fashion with shoppers, it has wooed one of its former retail stars back to lead the offensive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is shopping in stores like Primark really greener than online?
The boss of Primark owner Associated British Foods has claimed the high street chain is “a solution” to fashion’s sustainability crisis. Do his claims that shopping in-store is better for the environment really stack up?
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NewsEx-Topshop exec Shepherdson named chair of fashion rental business
Jane Shepherdson has been named as the chair of fashion rental start-up My Wardrobe HQ, the newest in a growing group of UK-based fashion rental businesses.