All Fashion articles – Page 437
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NewsOverseas to account for 90% of Asos sales as it invests for future
Asos boss Nick Robertson reinforced he is building a global giant as he predicts overseas will account for 90% of sales in four years time.
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OpinionComment: Can M&S replicate international success at home?
Marks & Spencer’s international growth could re-invigorate the business at home and away.
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AnalysisAsos half-year results: What the analysts say
Asos reported a 22% fall in pre-tax profits to £20.1m in the six months to February 28 after investing in the business. Retail Week takes a look at the reaction from the City.
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NewsClaire's appoints European boss Beatrice Lafon as global chief executive
Accessories retailer Claire’s has appointed European boss Beatrice Lafon as its global chief executive replacing James D. Fielding.
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NewsAsos pre-tax profits fall 22% as it invests for long-term growth
Asos first-half pre-tax profits fell 22% as it ploughed money into the business to reach its growth ambitions of generating sales of £2.5bn.
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NewsDebenhams revamps personal shopper service and offers money-off vouchers
Debenhams is aiming to woo shoppers with a revamped personal shopping service and a generous money-off promotion.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ultimo and WHSmith Ireland
Retail news round-up on April 2, 2014: Ultimo inks deal with House of Fraser; WHSmith’s Irish bookstores see profits jump.
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AnalysisMap: Marks & Spencer's global store footprint
As Marks & Spencer’s reveals plans to open 250 new overseas stores over the next three years, Retail Week looks at where the retailer currently trades.
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NewsMarks & Spencer plots 250 new overseas stores
Marks & Spencer is ramping up its international expansion with plans for 250 new overseas stores by 2017.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe co-founder Andrew Curran exits etailer after four months
My-Wardrobe co-founder Andrew Curran has left the business just four months after he was drafted in to turn around the etailer.
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OpinionComment: Slump in Russian spend offers lesson to retailers
Last month’s dip in spend from Russian shoppers reminds us of the sometimes fragile nature of tourism and the importance of a balanced mix of global shoppers.
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NewsHilco and Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley lose bids for sports chain Elverys
Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley and restructuring firm Hilco have lost their bids to buy Irish sports chain Elverys to a management buyout.
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NewsBoden boss Julian Granville breathes a sigh of relief over US business
Private equity firm Piper celebrated its 30th birthday with a party at Heal’s last week.
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GalleryIn pictures: Ted Baker unveils new Glasgow store celebrating inventors
Ted Baker opened its new Glasgow store in the city centre last week with a design that celebrates Scottish inventors.
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OpinionComment: Restructuring in retail – the foundation on which IPOs are built
With the window for retail IPOs now well and truly open, at least for the time being, the list of potential floats now appears to stretch out well into the second half of 2014.
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InterviewInterview: Joseph Wan on his 22 years at Harvey Nichols
Joseph Wan has led Harvey Nichols through more than two decades of recessions, turnarounds and global expansion. As he prepares to step down today he talks to Retail Week.
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NewsHouse of Fraser in acquisition talks with Chinese conglomerate Sanpower
House of Fraser is in talks with Chinese conglomerate Sanpower Group, which is eyeing buying the department store group for more than £450m.
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OpinionComment: Creating real difference in retail is a difficult thing to achieve
The shirt sellers of London’s Jermyn Street are an object lesson in how single category retailers can struggle to convince when they are all grouped together.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Boohoo.com, Pets at Home, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up on March 31, 2014: Boohoo.com full year EBITDA soars, Pets at Home launches dog friendly store, House of Fraser in sales talks with Chinese conglomerate and more.
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NewsBoohoo.com full year EBITDA soars 200% hitting market expectations
Newly floated etailer Boohoo.com has reported that adjusted EBITDA soared over 200% in its year to February 28 in line with market forecasts.