All Fashion articles – Page 491
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NewsAsos sales soar 45% in third quarter driven by international sites
Asos retail sales surged 45% in its third quarter to May 31 after it invested in lower prices and its country-specific websites generated “stronger growth”.
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GalleryIn pictures: River Island opens its largest store in Marble Arch
River Island opened its biggest store to date on Saturday, covering 19,968 sq ft across three-floors at the west end of Oxford Street in the Park House development.
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NewsHobbs signs first accessory-only concession to drive growth
Fashion retailer Hobbs is putting more focus on accessories and footwear growth as it signs a deal for its first accessories-only concession.
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NewsH&M unveils Isabel Marant as latest designer collaborator
Fashion giant H&M will team up with Isabel Marant for its latest designer collaboration which launches in store in autumn.
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OpinionBlog: Theo Paphitis proves the high street is not dead
At a time where many retailers are closing shops, entrepreneur and former Dragon Theo Paphitis is embarking on a store opening programme.
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NewsNew Look multichannel boss Guy Lister exits in management restructure
Fashion retailer New Look has restructured its management team in a move which has seen board director Guy Lister leave the business.
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NewsSuperGroup hires former Hugo Boss director as international boss
SuperGroup has hired former Hugo Boss Europe and Middle East boss Hans Schmitt as its new managing director of international and wholesale, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHobbs profits up 1.3% as it plans to launch international websites
Hobbs recorded a 1.3% rise in EBITDA to £15.2m for the year to January 26, 2013 as it prepares to launch its first overseas websites and refresh stores while it is looking to take Hobbs to China .
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GalleryStore of the week: Topman, Oxford Circus
Sometimes, in these casual days, it’s easy to imagine that the days of the two-piece, and especially three-piece, suit are gone, but not at the Topshop/Topman flagship at Oxford Circus.
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NewsSports Direct to close 20 Republic stores after landlords reject rent reduction
Sports Direct is to close 20 Republic stores after major landlords failed to back its cut price rent proposal for the chain.
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NewsAnalysis: French Connection’s turnaround plan is looking positive
The latest results from beleaguered fashion retailer French Connection might not exactly have merited a toast among shareholders last month, but there were probably sighs of relief.
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AnalysisProfile: Tim Bettley, commercial director of clothing, Morrisons
Morrisons’ new own-label clothing range Nutmeg could rival the other supermarkets’ fashion brands, says the grocer’s first commercial director of clothing.
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NewsM&S boss Bolland misses out on potential bonus
Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland missed out on more than half of his potential annual bonus last year but his reward package still totalled £2.14m.
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AnalysisPeople: Retail's main job moves in May
June is shaping up to be a pivotal month for UK fashion retailers.
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NewsJaeger finance director Graham Edgerton departs the retailer after 10 years
Jaeger finance director Graham Edgerton has exited the retailer after 10 years, it is understood.
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NewsPrimark begins Bangladesh factory building surveys
Primark has started surveying the Bangladesh factories it uses to guarantee their structural integrity in the wake of the Rana Plaza collapse.
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NewsRiver Island prepares to open stores in Australia after dedicated website launch
River Island is scouring Australia for stores and has launched a dedicated website in the country today.
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NewsRepublic future in jeopardy as landlords shun Mike Ashley's rent demands
The future of Republic is in jeopardy after owner Mike Ashley failed to secure enough support from landlords for his new rent proposals, Retail Week has learned.
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OpinionComment: Primark turns to clicks but won’t abandon bricks
Value fashion giant Primark’s decision to experiment with etail on Asos’ website justifiably prompted much interest.
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NewsShop prices deflate for the first time in more than three years in May
Annual shop price inflation in May slipped 0.1% from a 0.4% increase in April, the first time it has deflated for more than three and a half years.