All Fashion articles – Page 443
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OpinionBlog: Retailers compete in the personalisation half-pipe
With the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games due to start this Friday, over 50 UK retailers have been competing in the final event of our retail omni-lympics – the personalisation half-pipe - which judges their ability to cater to all customers in an engaging way.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Adidas.co.uk Vs Puma.com
Adrian Burton, executive creative director at Lambie-Nairn, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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NewsJohn Lewis gunning to topple home furnishings market leader Ikea
John Lewis is gunning to become the largest home retailer as it seeks to topple market leader Ikea.
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AnalysisVideo: Waitrose boss Mark Price and John Lewis boss Andy Street
The John Lewis Partnership has reported a rise in sales and profits. Retail Week interviews the bosses of John Lewis and Waitrose.
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NewsMulberry shakes up executive team with Louis Vuitton hire
Under pressure Mulberry has undergone an executive team shake up as it hires Louis Vuitton executive Steven Newey to lead its commercial activities.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership awards staff 15% bonus as profits rise almost 10%
The John Lewis Partnership has delivered profit before bonus, tax and exceptional items up by almost 10% and has awarded staff a 15% bonus.
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NewsMissguided launches collaboration with pop star Nicole Scherzinger
Young fast-fashion etailer Missguided teams up with pop star Nicole Scherzinger for a 30-piece collection
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NewsMichael Gove recalls education in retailing he received in first job at BHS
Michael Gove was on hand at Highgate School last week for the unveiling of Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green’s work experience scheme and it turned out the education secretary has more in common with retail than you might think.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, AO.com, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up on March 6, 2014: Amazon inks Mexican food deal; AO.com writes to suppliers over Dixons terms; House of Fraser to open 12 click and collect shops; and consumer confidence in Ireland up
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NewsNew Look chairman Alistair McGeorge to depart as Tom Singh steps up
New Look chairman Alistair McGeorge is stepping down from the retailer as founder Tom Singh returns to the role.
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NewsInternaçionale stores attract lukewarm interest
Collapsed fashion retailer Internaçionale has generated lukewarm interest as administrators concentrate on offloading stock.
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NewsHarvey Nichols appoints Anita Barr as fashion buying director
Luxury department store retailer Harvey Nichols has appointed All Saints’ Anita Barr to head up its fashion buying operations.
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OpinionComment: Should retailers offer a living wage, not just the minimum wage?
Whilst the economy has been improving of late, times remain difficult for many.
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NewsBoohoo to be valued at £500m as Ao.com exercises over-allotment option
Boohoo shares are expected to sell at 50p, valuing it at more than £500m, as Ao.com exercises its “over-allotment” option.
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NewsShop prices in February deflate to deepest level for eight years
Shop prices fell in February for the tenth consecutive month, declining at their steepest rate for eight years.
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NewsCoast hires M&S exec as Bostock drops prices to turn around business
Fashion retailer Coast has hired ex-M&S womenswear design director Neil Hendy as Kate Bostock lowers price to turn the busines around.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on shop prices, PowaTag and Boohoo.com
Retail news round-up on March 5, 2014: Shop prices fall at fastest rate for seven years; app technology PowaTag is launched; and Boohoo.com sets flotation price
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NewsHouse of Fraser launches competition to find up-and-coming retail brands
House of Fraser is to offer ten up-and-coming retail brands the chance to trade in its flagship Oxford Street store this May.
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NewsBRC unveils guidelines to protect retail workers from violence
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched guidelines to protect the retail sector’s 3 million employees from violence.
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OpinionComment: Fast Retailing could turn J Crew into a global fashion force
With Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing in talks with J Crew over a joint venture it could mark an interesting shift as J Crew transitions from being a cult brand to a powerful global fashion force.