All Fashion articles – Page 478
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NewsRetailers eye £240m opportunity as royal baby boy arrives
Retailers prepare for a rush of custom following the birth of the royal baby boy yesterday, which could kickstart an estimated £243m of spending.
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NewsSuperGroup kickstarts Asian expansion with 10-year franchise deal
SuperGroup has inked a deal with retail distributor and operator FJ Benjamin to expand its presence in Asia into Malaysia and Singapore.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on The Hut, SuperGroup; Carpetright
Retail news round-up July 23, 2013: The Hut partners with Yodel, SuperGroup expands into Malaysia and Singapore, Online sales tax opposed
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AnalysisOnline retail searches: What do retailers need to know
The BRC Google Online Retail Monitor today revealed that the total number of retail searches on Google jumped 15% in the second quarter of 2013. Retail Week takes a closer look.
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NewsNicole Farhi rescued from administration by Maxine Hargreaves-Adams
Premium fashion brand Nicole Farhi has been rescued out of administration by Maxine Hargreaves-Adams, the owner of Fenn Wright Manson.
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NewsFat Face to launch in US as full-year profits rocket
Fashion retailer Fat Face is to launch in the US as it posted a 29% jump in EBITDA over its year to June 1.
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NewsOnline tax slammed by Next chief executive Simon Wolfson
Next boss Simon Wolfson claims an online sales tax would be an “extremely backward step” that could wipe out many digital start-ups. His views come as retail bosses slam the proposed tax in a letter to the Government.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asos; Tesco; Mothercare; Debenhams; Amazon; B&Q
Retail news round-up July 22, 2013: Another departure at Asos, Philip Clarke says food price rises inevitable, Mothercare to sell Early Learning Centre
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OpinionComment: Bangladesh tragedy shows risks cannot be taken
The tragic factory collapse in Bangladesh has highlighted the need for greater transparency and understanding of the problems that exist within today’s supply chains.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Christmas trading - multichannel is a must
Successful cross-channel selling will be the difference between a bulging stocking and a lump of coal for retailers this Christmas. Rebecca Thomson finds out what a Christmas-ready offer looks like.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shop Direct to focus on personalisation to become a "world-class digital retailer"
Under new chief executive Alex Baldock, home shopping group Shop Direct plans to develop a world-class digital offer.
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OpinionComment: Is Sports Direct the 'Consumer’s Champion' as it claims?
Sports Direct chief executive Dave Forsey said the retailer’s strategy of being the “Consumer’s Champion” was paying off when he unveiled a 40% rocket in full-year pre-tax profit today.
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NewsBoden turns to advertising sector to hire new global brand director
Boden has turned to the advertising sector to hire its first global brand director as it looks to accelerate its international expansion.
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GalleryIn pictures: French Connection teams up with Rankin for naked ad campaign
French Connection has teamed up with celeb photographer Rankin to create a new marketing campaign that features naked models.
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NewsRepublic and USC to merge and brands decide which name stays, says Sports Direct boss
Sports Direct is to merge its Republic and USC fashion chains and is relying on the brands they sell to determine the name it retains for the business, chief executive Dave Forsey confirmed.
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NewsSports Direct reports ‘record’ year as Olympics boosts profits
Sports Direct has reported a “record-breaking” year as sales and profits boomed driven by last year’s sporting events.
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NewsMothercare hit by rivals' promotions as like-for-likes slip
Mothercare’s UK first-quarter like-for-like sales edged down 0.9% as chief executive Simon Calver played down the business benefits of the royal baby.
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AnalysisRival Bangladesh safety schemes: What do retailers need to know?
Following the launch of the safety Accord, US retailers have formed an alliance to tackle factory conditions in Bangladesh.
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OpinionComment: SuperGroup's global appeal excites investors
SuperGroup’s full-year figures showed “a return to form”, maintained founder and chief executive Julian Dunkerton as he unveiled a rise in profits and sales.
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AnalysisRetail Week unveils its new iPad app
Retail Week’s new app will offer all the benefits of the print edition as well as regular updates.