All Fashion articles – Page 565
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AnalysisHow do men shop?
When it comes to harnessing customer spend, retailers’ focus is typically on women. What can retailers do to better tap into the male shopping psyche, asks Charlotte Hardie.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe debuts virtual shop window
Etailer My-Wardrobe.com has launched a virtual shopping window in Norway to coincide with its site launch in the country and is in talks to bring the concept to the UK.
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AnalysisFranchising: What do retailers need to know?
Franchising is used extensively by many UK retailers, both at home and abroad, but will it help Mothercare revive its business?
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OpinionSports Direct in pole position
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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NewsCheap Monday opens first UK standalone
H&M-owned brand Cheap Monday is to open its first standalone UK shop today on London’s Carnaby Street.
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NewsAurum to revamp ‘jewel in crown’ as suitors circle
Plans drawn up for ‘fresh and dynamic’ Mappin & Webb following strong year.
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NewsA-Wear bought out of receivership
Irish fashion retailer A-Wear has been bought by investment group Jesta after it was placed into receivership by Hilco.
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NewsMamas & Papas to tap mobile with free Wi-Fi
Maternity specialist Mamas & Papas is to roll out free Wi-Fi in all of its stores next month to help stimulate sales from leveraging customer reviews.
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AnalysisProfile: Simon Calver
The Lovefilm boss was an unexpected choice to lead Mothercare’s revival, but his wide-ranging experience should help bring success.
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News
Fast Retailing introduces brand to the Philippines
Japan-based Fast Retailing is confident that introducing the brand to the Philippines will help it achieve its goal of being the number one clothing retailer in Asia, and the world by 2020. Naoki Otoma, group executive vice-president of Fast Retailing and managing director of Uniqlo Asia and Japan, said the ...
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NewsRepublic invests online as Bond fears for the high street
New platform will help in development of young fashion retailer’s multichannel offer.
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AnalysisFrench Connection: ‘It’s all about product’
French Connection boss Stephen Marks is sure product excellence will see the retailer through tough times. He tells Tiffany Holland why he remains confident and about a move into homewares.
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NewsPaphitis' Boux Avenue signs three stores
Boux Avenue has signed three more stores as the Theo Paphitis-owned lingerie chain expands across the UK.
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NewsAurora to sell stake in premium Bastyan brand
Fashion group Aurora is to sell its stake in Bastyan as the womenswear label looks to wholesale for growth.
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NewsConcern for Peacocks grows as one bidder remains
Concern is growing for up to 9,000 Peacocks jobs as only one bidder remains in the race to buy the collapsed value retailer.
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NewsRiver Island's UK production contributes to bestsellers
River Island’s move to up its UK production has helped it put new product in-store quicker and contributed to bestsellers, according to reports.
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NewsMamas & Papas steps up global expansion
Mamas & Papas is to open in Russia and South Africa as it steps up its global expansion.
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OpinionForever 21, forever?
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and what makes things sell in-store - across every area of retail.
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GalleryWhat are 2012's visual merchandising trends?
Although 2012 is still young, trends in visual merchandising are already becoming apparent. John Ryan walks the West End and the King’s Road to see what they are.
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NewsWinter warmers drive John Lewis sales
John Lewis sales grew 6% to £52.5m in the week to February 4 as shoppers stocked up on winter warmers in the cold weather.