All Fashion articles – Page 579
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NewsTJX Europe president Paul Sweetenham to depart
TK Maxx owner TJX Europe senior executive vice president Paul Sweetenham is to leave the company.
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NewsJohn Lewis Christmas like-for-likes up 6.2%
John Lewis like-for-likes were up 6.2% in the 5 weeks to 31 December 2011 as the retailer notched up an “outstanding performance”.
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NewsTriumph eyes La Senza stores
Lingerie manufacturer Triumph is in talks to acquire stores from troubled lingerie retailer La Senza, it is understood.
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NewsNext sales up as Directory outperforms stores
Next sales rose 3.1% between August 1 and December 24 as sales in its directory outperformed stores.
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NewsBrand Alley sales surge 61% in fourth quarter
Private sales site Brand Alley has had an “excellent” year, posting a 61% sales surge in the final quarter of 2011.
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NewsFestive season brings retail administrations
Many retailers are teetering on the brink of collapse including gifts specialist Past Times and toy chain Hawkins Bazaar as footwear chain Barratts’ concession business folded following an unsuccessful attempt to find a buyer.
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NewsRetail spending to rise only 1.2% in 2012
Retail spending in 2012 is likely only to rise by 1.2%, the third lowest rate in almost four decades.
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NewsFashion retailer D2 collapses into administration
Fashion retailer D2 has collapsed into administration after falling victim to “extremely difficult” trading conditions.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise 21% as shoppers come out to spend
Hopes are rising that a long-awaited Christmas spending spree has at last got under way after sales rose strongly at John Lewis department stores.
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NewsThe Kooples opens its first UK outlet store
Contemporary French retailer The Kooples is to launch its first outlet store in the UK.
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NewsPaul Smith full year profits leap
UK designer Paul Smith reported a sales rise of 12% to £196m in the year to June 30 while profits leapt 36% to £34m during the year.
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NewsMulberry appoints new chief executive
Luxury goods retailer Mulberry has appointed a new chief executive who will join in March.
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NewsAsos to open data to external web developers
Online fashion giant Asos is opening up its product and basket services data to external web developers in a bid to extend its wider online presence by allowing others to build Asos-related services.
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NewsM&S extends opening times in run-up to Christmas
Marks & Spencer is to extend its opening hours from today until Christmas Eve with 242 of its stores across the UK and Ireland open until 10pm or later and 23 of these staying open until midnight.
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NewsVictoria's Secret owner front-runner to buy La Senza
Victoria’s Secrets owner Limited Brands is believed to be close to buying the La Senza brand.
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NewsSun European makes offer for Jacques Vert
Private equity firm Sun European Partners has made an offer for womenswear retailer Jacques Vert. The deal values Jacques Vert at £41.2m
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GalleryIn pictures: Superdry flagship store, Regent Street
Superdry opened its central London flagship on Saturday, on the site of the former Austin Reed flagship.
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NewsLike-for-likes rise at Laura Ashley
Home and fashion retailer Laura Ashley has posted a rise in like-for-like sales as it progressed with plans to shut unprofitable shops.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 02. February
Mary Portas’ undercover Secret Shopper customer service programme resulted in an official complaint.