All Fashion articles – Page 389
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NewsAmerican Apparel hires investment bank to weigh up options
American Apparel has hired an investment bank to consider its strategic options including a sale of the company, according to reports.
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NewsRetailers predict growth of 4.7% in 2015 as sector outstrips wider economy
Retailers expect to significantly outperform the wider UK economy as they predict an average sales growth of 4.7% this year.
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NewsRiver Island fails to pay staff on time following IT glitch
An IT glitch at River Island has led to the high street chain failing to pay its thousands of staff on time.
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NewsKaren Millen boss Mike Shearwood departs Aurora board as break-up approaches
Karen Millen chief executive Mike Shearwood has stepped down from the Aurora board in a move that could accelerate a break-up of the group.
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NewsTesco, Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s to post Christmas sales decline
Three of the traditional powerhouses of the retail sector are all expected to report a Christmas sales slump when they publish their results this week.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strong Christmas but boss warns of Black Friday impact
John Lewis has reported strong Christmas sales but boss Andy Street also highlighted the distorted trading patterns of Black Friday.
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NewsRetailers optimistic for 2015 and plan to increase investment levels
Retailers are optimistic about their prospects for 2015 and many predict increases in sales and plan to invest more, including in staffing.
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NewsRetailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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NewsRetail entrepreneurs win recognition in New Year Honours list
Several retail entrepreneurs in a variety of sectors have been recognised in the New Year Honours list made public today.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Next and retail prospects for 2015
Retail news round-up on December 31, 2014: Asda’s Clarke warns of challenging year for grocers, Next boss labels Black Friday ‘pointless’, retail sales to rise 2% next year.
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NewsNext sales increase 2.9% as it allays fears about Christmas discounting
Next has reported a 2.9% sales increase during Christmas trading as it recovers from dramatically cutting profit expectations in October.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on American Apparel, Boots, Apple Pay and more
Retail news round-up on December 30, 2014: American Apparel urged to consider sale; Walgreens-Alliance Boots merger approved; Apple Pay launch delayed, and more.
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NewsRetail veteran Tillman makes approach to buy back Jaeger
Fashion veteran Harold Tillman has made an approach to buy back Jaeger, it is understood.
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NewsBargain hunters to spend £636m online on Christmas Day
Eight million online bargain hunters are expected to spend a record £636m on Christmas Day, up 25% on last year.
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NewsGerry Weber buys Hallhuber to target younger 'trend-oriented' customer
German fashion retailer Gerry Weber has bought fashion group Hallhuber to target a younger clientele of ‘trend-oriented’ women in their mid-twenties.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales dip after early November peak
John Lewis reported a year-on-year sales slip of 2.4% in the week to December 20 following November’s early peak.
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NewsHigh street retailers braced for busiest day as shoppers make final dash
High street retailers in the UK are expecting today to be their busiest of the year as consumers do their last minute Christmas shopping.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Tesco, American Apparel and more
Retail news round-up on December 23, 2014: Sainsbury’s and Waitrose suffer web glitches; Tesco still dominates Irish market; American Apparel evaulates takeover offer; UK shoppers to spend £1.3bn on credit before Christmas
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Analysis2014 in review: The retail industry's highs and lows
2014 has been a year of flotations, fires and financial fumbles for retailers. Retail Week casts an eye back over the events that defined the past 12 months.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Zara, Panic Saturday and more
Retail news round-up on December 22, 2014: SFO to probe Tesco suppliers; Zara launches home store format; shoppers spend £1.2bn on ‘panic Saturday’; retailers poised for record online Christmas Day spending; Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe warns of two more years of pain.