All Fashion articles – Page 630
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NewsCPI inflation rises to 4%
Consumer prices index (CPI) inflation rose to 4% in January, up from 3.7% in December.
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NewsTesco's F&F sponsors LFW designer Mark Fast
Tesco clothing brand F&F has teamed up with London-based knitwear designer Mark Fast to sponsor his autumn 11 catwalk show at London Fashion Week.
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NewsNew Look's valuation halved by private equity owner
The valuation of fast fashion group New Look has been halved by private equity backers.
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NewsJohn Lewis to open website to Europe
John Lewis is to open up its website for international orders to 25 European countries, enabling it to gather data on which cities could support physical department stores.
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NewsRetailers fight back against JJB's CVA plan
JJB Sports is facing a backlash from retailers over its plans to undergo a second company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsJaeger appoints advisers ahead of potential sale
Jaeger has reportedly appointed advisers to consider options for the business, which could include a sale.
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OpinionThe deals going down in retail
Looking back, 2010 turned out to be a pretty active year for retail M&A, with 14 UK deals worth more than £50m, of which seven were over £250m.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports 'pleasing' start to new financial year
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose last week as its new financial year kicked off.
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AnalysisMary Portas: Queen of shops or enemy of retailers?
Mary Portas’ new series, Secret Shopper, has incurred the wrath of retailers. But the ‘queen of shops’ remains defiant.
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NewsDebenhams opens first pop-up shop
Debenhams has opened its first pop-up shop, timed to coincide with London Fashion Week and featuring the department store’s newest designer collaboration, Edition.
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NewsSuperGroup vows stellar performance will continue
SuperGroup chief executive Julian Dunkerton has promised continued growth after a stellar third quarter, and said the retailer’s phenomenal share price rise since last year’s IPO reflected that the company is delivering on its promises so far.
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NewsMorrisons considers kidswear range
Morrisons is understood to be weighing up offering a kidswear range as part of chief executive Dalton Philips’ development plans.
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NewsHugo Boss sell-off suits new-look Moss Bros
Moss Bros boss Brian Brick has hailed the decision to sell its 15 Hugo Boss franchise stores to Hugo Boss UK for £16.5m as a “transformational” moment for the group.
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JC Penney to launch The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co
JC Penney has announced plans to launch a new retail concept catering to the big and tall male customer.The chain will trade under the banner The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co and will carry branded apparel and accessories as well as its private-label and exclusive merchandise. The stores will ...
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NewsSainsbury’s improved offer impresses analysts
City analysts came away from a company visit last week impressed by the improvements Sainsbury’s is making in non-food.
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Gap names Art Peck as new president of Gap North America
Gap has named Art Peck its new president of Gap North America, effective immediately. Peck previously handled corporate strategy and oversaw the outlet division.He succeeds Marka Hansen, who has led the Gap brand in North America since 2007. Meanwhile, Pam Wallack, the current president of Gap Adult North America, will ...
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Shoppers to decide Brand Alley offer
Private sales etailer Brand Alley has introduced a section on its website that allows shoppers to decide what products will go on sale.
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NewsFrench Connection steams ahead
Fashion group French Connection expects profits for the year just ended to be at least £6.8m, compared with a restated £1m last year.
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NewsHed Kandi shuts stores less than a year after launch
Music and lifestyle retailer Hed Kandi has shut its two stores less than a year after opening.
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NewsPeacocks prompts IPO speculation after beginning hunt for chairman
Value fashion group Peacocks intends to appoint a chairman for the first time in five years, prompting speculation that an IPO may be on the cards.