All Fashion articles – Page 323
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NewsStorm Katie causes retail slump as shoppers stay at home
Retailers witnessed the ill effects of Storm Katie this weekend, as customers stayed away from high streets and shopping centres.
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AnalysisNext's Lord Wolfson: ‘All evidence shows that we are going into a slowdown’
Next boss Lord Wolfson has warned of “an economic slowdown” driven by shifts in consumer behaviour, despite revealing positive results today.
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AnalysisNext anticipates tough year despite rising profits: What the analysts say
Next has reported a 5% uplift in full-year profits but boss Lord Wolfson warned of a negative outlook. Here’s what the analysts say.
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NewsPhase Eight owner The Foschini Group buys Whistles for undisclosed sum
Phase Eight’s South African owner The Foschini Group has bought fashion retailer Whistles for an undisclosed sum, boosting its expansion plans.
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NewsHobbs enters Germany through department store concessions
Hobbs will launch its first physical retail presence in Germany via department stores link ups with Wöhrl and SinnLeffers.
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NewsFindel hails ‘improvement in sales performance’ months after profit warning
Findel has hailed “an improvement” in sales performance, just two months after it warned on profits following a tough third quarter.
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NewsNext profits rise but boss Lord Wolfson warns of 'toughest' year since 2008
Next has posted a 5% uplift in full-year profits but boss Lord Wolfson warned that this year could be the retailer’s “toughest” since 2008.
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GalleryStore gallery: A rebirth for Mamas & Papas at Westfield London
Mamas & Papas looked to be a casualty 18 months ago, but under new ownership it is reasserting the pizzazz that once characterised the brand.
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NewsBHS survives as 95% of creditors vote in favour of pivotal CVA
BHS has been given the green light to proceed with a CVA after 95% of creditors voted in favour of the proposals at the first of two crucial meetings.
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NewsLaura Ashley full-year profits drop 9.6% despite strong like-for-likes
Laura Ashley has reported a 9.6% fall in full-year profits owing to a “challenging” international market, offset by strong like-for-likes.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail is paying the price of ongoing structural change
However challenging last year may have been, this year is going to be tougher as retailers continue to compete on price promotions.
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NewsMorrisons breaks into top 20 fashion retailers as Nutmeg gains traction
Morrisons has broken into the UK’s top 20 fashion retailers for the first time since launching its Nutmeg clothing label three years ago.
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AnalysisAmazon took home 25% of all non-food growth in 2015, says UBS
Amazon took home one quarter of non-food growth last year, and is spreading its reach across a wider range of categories than ever before.
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NewsInfographic: Easter build-up and warm weather boost Waitrose and John Lewis
Waitrose and John Lewis have revealed a healthy rise in sales for last week boosted by customers gearing up for Easter and warmer weather.
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NewsSecret Sales launches click-and-collect and appoints new finance boss
Flash Sales etailer Secret Sales has launched a click-and-collect service and hired a new finance boss with a pure-play gambling background.
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OpinionOpinion: Shoppable ads combine marketing with entertainment
As online shoppers become increasingly savvy and adverse to retail marketing, shoppable ads can combine marketing and entertainment.
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NewsMichael Kors unveils line of wearable tech accessories
Michael Kors has unveiled plans to launch a wearable tech range this autumn, including a smartwatch compatible with both iPhone and Android.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK in 2016
Our list of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK highlights businesses that are not only increasing the scale of their operations, but are also doing so profitably.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s Coupe’s cool-headed style bodes well for Argos deal
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe has shown a calmness amid turbulent conditions that augurs well for the grocer’s takeover of Argos.
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NewsJack Wills embarks on store expansion plans across UK and Asia
Jack Wills is to open 10 new stores across the UK and Asia over the next year, and has increased its credit facility to achieve its plans.