All Fashion articles – Page 563
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AnalysisMexico City: A vibrant retail panorama
Mexico City is a mega-city that most Europeans will never get to, but those that can will be met with a vibrant retail panorama.
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AnalysisValue Fashion: Surviving in a tough sector
Following years of unstoppable growth, the value sector is now beset by high costs and falling sales volumes. Rebecca Thomson considers whether the hurdles can be cleared.
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AnalysisSuperdry: Regent Street flagship
The Superdry flagship on Regent Street puts into sharp focus a dark trend that has been gathering force since the arrival of Abercrombie & Fitch on these shores. John Ryan reports.
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AnalysisGlobal ambitions for Karen Millen
Karen Millen’s move to hire a global retail director is part of a bold overseas strategy that is propelling growth. Gemma Goldfingle reports.
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AnalysisProfile: Susanne Given, SuperGroup chief operating officer
SuperGroup today revealed its chief operating officer Susanne Given has stepped down. Retail Week profiled Given in 2012 when she took on the role.
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Inditex reports rise in net profit
Fashion retail group Inditex has reported a 12% rise in net profit to E1.93bn (£1.61bn) in 2011 from E1.73bn (£1.45bn) the previous year. Sales increased 10% to E13.79bn (£11.53bn) and like-for-likes were up 4%. The latter were stronger in the first half, growing 6%, and climbed 3% in the second ...
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NewsGovernment launches Portas Plus plans to rescue failing high streets
The Government has pledged almost £13m to save suffering high streets as it is this morning expected to accept the “vast majority” of recommendations made by the Portas Review.
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AnalysisInditex to invest £795m in 500 new stores worldwide
On the back of strong 2011 results, Spanish clothing retailer Inditex has revealed capital expenditure of around E950m (£795m) for 2012 as the retailer plans to open about 500 new stores across the globe to take its total past 6,000.
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NewsH&M is to launch a new upmarket fascia next year
H&M is to launch a new fascia premium next year.
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NewsPrimark avoids Northern Irish strike action
Primark has agreed to increase pay to workers at its stores in Northern Ireland to lift the threat of strike action.
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NewsLaura Ashley posts "resilient" results
Fashion and home furnishings retailer Laura Ashley has posted a drop in pre-tax profit after a “challenging” Autumn stunted sales.
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NewsTesco launches new season F&F advert
Tesco has launched an F&F advertising campaign to support its new season collection.
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NewsMatalan tycoon's daughter buys Fenn Wright Manson
Matalan founder John Hargreaves’ daughter Maxine Hargreaves-Adams has snapped up collapsed womenswear retailer Fenn Wright Manson.
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NewsM&Co to launch in Middle East
Scottish fashion retailer M&Co is to launch in the United Arab Emirates and is planning 30 stores in the region.
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NewsTesco scraps its premium clothing line
Tesco has axed its premium range F&F Couture following poor sales, according to reports.
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AnalysisDriving logistics efficiency
Faced with the challenge of cutting costs, supply chain teams should scrutinise logistics efficiency because even small changes can bring big savings. Alison Clements reports.
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GalleryIn pictures: Refitted Pull & Bear reopens on Oxford Street
Pull & Bear, the Inditex young fashion fascia, reopened on Oxford Street this morning following a 6-week refit.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson calls on Sunday trading extension to be made permanent
Next boss Lord Wolfson urged the Government to extend Sunday trading laws permanently.
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Zara launches global concept store in New York
Inditex-owned clothing retailer Zara has launched a global concept store in New York with revamped architecture and a new interior design scheme.The store, at Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street, is the retailer’s largest in the US, comprising more than 32,300 sq ft spread over three floors.The store design emphasises simplicity ...
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NewsCath Kidston: Booming sales for the kitsch retailer
Booming sales at the retailer reflect two years of rapid growth under its private equity owner.