All Fashion articles – Page 423
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OpinionComment: An interest rates rise will affect all retailers
The food sector is battling the harshest trading environment in its history while non-food begins to leverage a long-awaited return of consumer confidence.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Debenhams - on a journey North to reduce promotional activity
It is easy to mock retail chief executives who talk about embarking on “a journey” but at least Debenhams’ journey to cut back on promotions has a direction and a target.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis posts sales rise despite 'week of two halves'
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 4.6% year on year to £71.5m after a strong start to the week.
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NewsDebenhams' like-for-likes edge up following focus on full-price sales
Debenhams said its turnaround strategy is bearing fruit after like-for-like sales edged up as it launches Sports Direct and Costa coffee concessions in store.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Rana Plaza, Waitrose, John Lewis, Harvey Nichols and Dunnes
Retail news round-up on June 20, 2014: TUC calls for Government pressure on retailers over Rana Plaza; Waitrose and John Lewis win Which? Awards; Harvey Nichols advises shoppers not to overload themselves with bags; European Court rules against Dunnes’ arguments in design case
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NewsShop Direct poaches Gap buying boss as it splits buying and merchandising
Very owner Shop Direct has poached Gap’s European buying boss for its first fashion boss as it restructures buying and merchandising.
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OpinionComment: The retail IPO isn't dead - investors are just more discerning
As Blue Inc opts for a private share sale over a float and Bestseller buys MandM Direct, Peel Hunt analyst John Stevenson takes a look at the retail IPO market.
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NewsRetail sales volumes continue to grow in May, reports ONS
Retail sales volumes in May jumped 3.9% year-on-year but dipped 0.5% on the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsClothing retailer Lakeland Leather collapses into administration
Lakeland Leather, a family-owned clothing retailer based in the north of England, has collapsed into administration putting 200 jobs at risk.
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NewsSports Direct acquires 4.8% stake in newly floated MySale
Sports Direct has acquired a 4.8% stake in Sir Philip Green-backed etailer MySale and plans to use it as a platform to sell in Australasia.
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NewsBlue Inc opts for private share sale instead of IPO amid turbulent market
Fashion retailer Blue Inc has opted not to pursue an IPO and instead intends to place shares privately with new investors, it is understood.
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NewsTiger poised to sign for Oxford Street store
Danish value retailer Tiger is close to signing for a flagship store at 105-107 Oxford Street, replacing fashion chain Frencheye.
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NewsN Brown to revamp JD Williams to attract younger-minded shopper
N Brown is vying to modernise JD Williams to become a more digitally led business and to better connect with its younger-minded customers.
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AnalysisRetail Week Power List 2014
To read the 2016 Power List, click here. The Retail Week Power List 2014 unveils the 100 most influential people in retail. The annual listing reveals the biggest risers and fallers, new entrants, and details what each person has achieved in the last year to have earned their place.
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NewsN Brown like-for-likes edge up as it vies to modernise its brands
Home shopping group N Brown’s like-for-likes edged up 2.5% in its first quarter as moves to modernise its brands pay off.
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NewsMothercare puts 500 jobs on the line as it reduces hours worked in stores
Mothercare is planning to reduce the number of hours its store staff work in a move that puts 500 jobs at risk.
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NewsBestseller's MandM Direct buy gives it foothold in growing European discount market
Danish giant Bestseller has gained a foothold in the growing off-price market with its £140m acquisition of MandM Direct.
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NewsThomas Pink rolls out interactive table allowing shoppers to design their own shirts
Luxury shirt maker Thomas Pink has introduced an interactive table to its Heathrow store that allows shoppers to design their own shirts.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is MandM Direct's new owner, Bestseller?
Danish fashion group Bestseller is poised to acquire etailer MandM Direct for £140m, pending regulatory clearance. Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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NewsInflation eases to 1.5% in May pulled down by food prices
Inflation eased to 1.5% in May from 1.8% in April as the ONS reported food and non-alcoholic inflation fell for the first time since 2006.