All Fashion articles – Page 534
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NewsWestfield Stratford to close to non-Olympic attendees
Retailers have vented their frustration at LOCOG’s decision to close Westfield Stratford City to members of the public without a ticket for the Olympic Games on Friday and Saturday between 10.30am to 5pm.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: Northwest
We visit Stockport, Northwich, Manchester and Liverpool.
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NewsWest End retailers suffer as Olympics puts off shoppers
London’s West End retailers’ dreams of capitalising on tourist spend during the Olympics were in doubt this week as shoppers steered clear of the area.
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H&M to close flagship Hong Kong store
Swedish fashion retailer H&M plans to close its flagship store in Hong Kong, according to the The Wall Street Journal.The 30,000 sq ft shop will shut in autumn 2013 and be replaced by one operated by rival clothing retailer Zara.H&M spokeswoman Cher Chui said the retailer had been unable to ...
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OpinionComment: Reducing store portfolio may challenge retailers
Many retailers have recognised the power of ecommerce to drive sales and offer a compelling and convenient way for their customers to shop.
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NewsEtailers experience sales surge as shoppers avoid London's high streets
Online retailers have reported a surge in sales as consumers avoid trekking to London’s West End during the Olympics.
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NewsTopshop to step up global expansion with South Africa launch
Topshop is taking its next step towards global domination by launching in South Africa.
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OpinionComment: Should Next win gold for multichannel retailing?
Next deserves a gold medal for its remarkable achievement in topping expectations for today’s Q2 sales and edging up its full-year profits guidance.
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NewsNext raises profit target after strong online growth
Next has raised its profits forecast for its second half after strong growth in its Directory business in the first half.
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NewsHugo Boss second quarter profits jump
Premium business Hugo Boss Group is on track to meet its 10% growth target, reporting double digit increases during the second quarter of 2012.
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NewsFifty Shades effect sends Ann Summers sales rocketing 78%
Sales at Ann Summers have soared 78% year-on-year helped by the phenomenal success of erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey.
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NewsEthel Austin rescued by clothing entrepreneur
Ethel Austin has been bought out of administration by Liric, a firm controlled by clothing entrepreneur Mike Basso.
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NewsBrand Alley sales jump 20% in first half
Etailer Brand Alley sales has jumped 20% to £14m in the first half as it heads closer to profit.
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NewsFashion retailers sign up to Westfield London
Five new fashion retailers have signed up to Westfield London including Kate Spade and Longchamp’s which will open their first stores in UK shopping centres there.
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NewsOlympics merchandise helps drive John Lewis sales
Sales at John Lewis department stores surged 11.2% to £63.84m last week as shoppers snapped up Olympics merchandise.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's the best route to international markets?
As trading conditions in the UK remain tough, retailers are looking overseas for growth. We look at the potential and pitfalls of the various routes to international markets.
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AnalysisTechnology: The rise of interactive retailing
Retailers are increasingly enhancing the in-store experience through interactive technologies. Liz Morrell looks at what it takes to create a seamless customer journey.
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NewsAnalysis: Jacques Vert Group - Merger creates new strategy
The newly created group has a busy year ahead as it bids for share of its specialist market.
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Food and clothing retailer Woolworths reports group sales growth
Food and clothing retailer Woolworths reported group sales growth of 11.8% and 7.1% like-for-like for its financial year ended June 24.At the County Road clothing division in Australia and New Zealand, turnover fell 6.6% despite net retail space in Australia rising by 1.3%.Across the international group, excluding franchised stores, the ...