All Fashion articles – Page 334
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VideoFit for the Future: becoming a truly digital-first business, N Brown CIO Andy Haywood
For many progressive retail businesses, IT is fast becoming the single most important driver of business growth.
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VideoWhat makes a great retail leader? Co-op, New Look and Poundland discuss
Our panel of respected retail chiefs provide unique insight into how they have led change, both in challenging times and in periods of growth.
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NewsMamas & Papas names former Debenhams man as chief marketing officer
Mamas & Papas has appointed a former Debenhams executive as its chief marketing officer to boost its turnaround effort.
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NewsBonmarché poaches Asda director to be its new chief executive
Fashion chain Bonmarché has appointed Asda director Helen Connolly to be its new chief executive, as a replacement for Beth Butterwick.
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GalleryStore gallery: Uniqlo's new flagship brings boutique flair to Oxford Street
The refurbished Uniqlo flagship at 311 Oxford Street has recently reopened and is a massive change from what was there before
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Mamas & Papas and independent shops
Retail news round-up on March 30, 2016: New chief marketing officer for Mamas & Papas and independent shop opening rate slows.
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OpinionOpinion: M&S’s new boss Rowe should blend old and new to build appeal
When Steve Rowe arrives at Marks & Spencer’s Paddington Basin headquarters next Monday he will do so for the first time as chief executive.
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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.