All Fashion articles – Page 566
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NewsHarvey Nichols delays Indian expansion
Harvey Nichols is deferring entry into India because of a range of practical hurdles and regulations are putting the luxury department store off the market.
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GalleryIn pictures: First pictures of Zara’s global flagship in Fifth Avenue
Zara opens a “global flagship” on New York’s Fifth Avenue tomorrow (March 15th 2012).
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NewsMarks & Spencer sets up Savile Row office
Marks & Spencer is to enter Savile Row with a new design centre and launch suit range.
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NewsFrench Connection launches retail review after profits plunge
French Connection is to review its retail operation following a profits plunge in its full year.
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NewsMarks & Spencer veteran Andrew Skinner leaves the business
Marks & Spencer veteran Andrew Skinner is leaving the retailer after almost three decades.
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NewsUrban Outfitters profits hit by discounting
US fashion retailer Urban Outfitters posted a 47.8% profits plunge for its fourth quarter as discounting impacted margins.
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NewsLingerie firm Eveden mulls sale
Online lingerie firm Eveden has hired advisers to explore its strategic options which could include a £150m sale.
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AnalysisThe IT director’s changing role
As technology creeps into every aspect of modern retailing, the role of the IT team has grown. Alison Clements considers how IT management should be structured in order to get the best results.
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AnalysisHow can IT drive international expansion?
How can retailers expanding into new international territories ensure sales aren’t hampered by IT headaches? Alison Clements reports on how EPoS systems can be rolled out globally.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis: IT integration takes flight
After a decade in the airline industry, Paul Coby joined the department store a year ago. Rebecca Thomson finds out his plans for technology.
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AnalysisThe world’s most innovative technology
Innovation in retail is happening everywhere, from mobile in Africa to shopping walls in South Korea. Jessica Twentyman reports.
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AnalysisIT’s quest for talent
From ecommerce to systems architecture, good-quality IT staff can be a nightmare to find. Alison Clements finds out how this is affecting retail and what can be done.
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OpinionRetailers remain shielded from India's cotton muddle
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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NewsIndia ends cotton export ban
UPDATE: India has lifted its ban on cotton exports less than a week after it halted exports to ensure a supply for its domestic textile market.
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NewsPrimark Northern Ireland faces St Patrick's Day strike over pay row
Primark staff in Northern Ireland have scheduled a St Patrick’s Day strike over the retailer’s two year pay freeze.
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NewsPeacocks seeks extension on payment terms
Value fashion retailer Peacocks has angered some of its smaller suppliers after asking for up to 90 days credit on payment, it is understood.
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NewsGeorge at Asda gives support to British manufacturers
George at Asda has signed deals with seven factories in the Midlands further increasing its support for manufacturing in the UK.
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GalleryStore design: Viyella, Regent Street, London
Mention the name Viyella and most people will think of womenswear at the better end of the market.
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AnalysisMultichannel directors: Driving a retail revolution
The rise of multichannel signals a seismic shift in retailing, and the directors leading the change are ever more prominent.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 4.4% last week
John Lewis sales increased 4.4% to £56.8m last week as technology helped drive the department store’s strong performance.