All Fashion articles – Page 34
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NewsNext has upped its guidance but warns of 'unwelcome' price rises
Next delivered a bumper Christmas performance, leading to an increase in its full-year profit guidance, but it warned that it would offset the incoming rise in wage costs by increasing the price of its clothing.
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NewsBritish Fashion Council appoints new chief executive
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named Selfridges executive creative director Laura Weir as its new chief executive, succeeding former CEO Caroline Rush.
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NewsOutlet Shopping at The O2 reports ‘record’ year
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has reported its “best ever” year of trade in 2024 as retail, leisure and food and beverage continues to thrive.
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NewsUniqlo, Gymshark and Lush have stopped hiring through gig economy apps
Uniqlo, Gymshark and Lush, have stopped using freelance retail workers through apps, after facing fierce criticism from unions.
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NewsLondon Designer Outlet has posted its ‘best ever’ Boxing Day and Black Friday
London Designer Outlet (LDO) at Wembley Park has hailed its “bumper” year thanks to the outlet’s “best ever” Boxing Day and Black Friday performances.
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NewsBen Sherman owner has snapped up Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers
British fashion and lifestyle retailer Laura Ashley has been acquired by New York-based Marquee Brands, the owner of British clothing brand Ben Sherman, from Gordon Brothers.
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NewsHush sales and profits have fallen but it remains ‘committed’ to growth
Hush has reported falling sales and swung to a loss during the full year as the ongoing cost-of-living crisis continued to take toll.
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NewsBarbour’s profits are up despite a dip in sales
Barbour has reported a rise in profits for the full year despite a dip in sales as it remains laser-focused on being the go-to British lifestyle brand.
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AnalysisTen hot retail brands to watch in 2025
As the 2024 calendar year comes to a close, Retail Week puts the spotlight on the top 10 brands to keep an eye on in 2025.
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NewsLids to exit the UK after three years
US sportswear retailer Lids, which is owned by Fanatics, is reportedly set to exit the UK market after just three years.
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NewsQuiz is quitting the stock exchange to cut costs
Fashion retailer Quiz intends to cancel its listing on the AIM stock market and operate as a private company instead.
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FeatureWhat will 2025 bring? Primark, Tesco, Amazon, Sephora and H&M bosses predict the year ahead
Looking ahead: What will shape retail in 2025? We’ve asked the top bosses in British retail to gaze into the horizon and give us their predictions for the industry’s next chapter.
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AnalysisHow nine retailers are supercharging their marketing with AI
This deep dive is the fifth in our ‘Consumer 2025 – from acquisition to advocacy’ series.
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NewsBoohoo shareholders have given a slap in the face to Frasers Group
Attempts by Frasers Group to install founder Mike Ahsley on the board of online fashion specialist Boohoo have been rebuffed.
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NewsN Brown has received the green light to be taken private
Fashion retailer N Brown has received approval today for the business to be acquired and taken private by one of its non-executive directors and shareholders.
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NewsRetail sales volumes edged up in November, ONS reports
Retail sales volumes edged up last month, official data showed.
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InterviewQ&A: eBay luxury boss talks Christmas trends and being the ‘original’ secondhand marketplace
With the luxury fashion market in decline, the same can’t be said for pre-loved luxury. Retail Week spoke with eBay’s general manager of global luxury, Mari Corella, about the rise in interest in secondhand luxury fashion, trends ahead of Christmas and what the business has been doing to ensure authenticity
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NewsDebenhams promotes from within as it names new creative director
Fashion retailer Debenhams, which is owned by Boohoo Group, has promoted from within to name a new creative director at the business.
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AnalysisHow far can fashion’s kidswear baby boom go?
As spin-off premium kidswear brands are on the rise, with a number of fashion favourites venturing into the category this year, Retail Week explores the baby boom of kids’ clothing, the pros and cons of expanding into the category, and why there has been such a surge in demand.
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NewsH&M has taken a minority stake in a Swedish retail technology platform
Fashion retailer H&M has become a minority stakeholder in Swedish retail technology platform Voyado as the company aims to build on its long-term strategy to enhance its capabilities