All Fashion articles – Page 638
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NewsClothes prices may rise 14% this autumn
Clothing prices are forecast to climb by up to 14% in the second half of this year this year.
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NewsJack Wills to expand further overseas
Preppy fashion retailer Jack Wills is to expand further internationally, with the US, Europe and the Far East in its sights.
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NewsNet-a-Porter launches online TV station
Online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter is to launch its own digital TV station to air on its website.
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AnalysisJoining forces to stop retail crime
The rise of UK loss prevention forums is giving businesses a new voice in the battle against retail crime, finds Alison Clements
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NewsSainsbury's to source all Fairtrade cotton from supplier in India
Sainsbury’s is to source all of its Fairtrade cotton from a co-operative supplier in Gujarat, India.
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NewsShop price inflation rises to 2.5%
Shop price inflation rose sharply to 2.5% in January, up from 2.1% the month before.
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NewsSuperGroup third quarter sales rocket
Sales at fashion retailer SuperGroup, owner of the ultra-trendy Superdry brand, continued to climb steeply in the third quarter and continued growth is expected.
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NewsBestseller ups its stake in Asos to more than 20%
Danish brands house Bestseller has once again increased its stake in etailer Asos and now owns just over 20% of the company.
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NewsMarks & Spencer poaches Tesco's Laura Wade-Gery
Marks & Spencer has poached Laura Wade-Gery from Tesco to be its executive director multi-channel ecommerce.
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NewsJimmy Choo backers opt for sale
Jimmy Choo’s backers have recommended the luxury footwear and accessories business be put up for sale following the completion of a strategic review.
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NewsMoss Bros sells Hugo Boss franchise for £16.5m
Moss Bros, the menswear group, is to sell its 15 Hugo Boss franchised stores to Hugo Boss UK for £16.5m and said that sales were strong over Christmas.
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NewsMorrisons in talks with George Davies
Morrisons is in talks with fashion guru George Davies about designing the supermarket’s first clothing range.
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AnalysisGoing, going... gone
As Icelandic investors consider exiting high-profile retailers, George MacDonald asks whether the stores sector can look forward to a raft of deals in the year to come
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H&M sales up 7% to £10.5bn last year
H&M has reported sales excluding VAT were up 7% in the fiscal year ended November 30, up to SEK108.5bn (£10.5bn). Profit after financial items soared 13% to SEK25bn (£2.4bn).For 2011, H&M plans to open about 250 stores, including some in five new markets. The retailer will continue investment in ...
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NewsSuperGroup buys European franchisee to push international growth
SuperGroup has acquired the leading global franchisee of its Superdry brand CNC Collections BVBA (CNC) to push international expansion.
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NewsFrench Connection pre-tax profits expected to soar
French Connection’s full year pre-tax profit is expected to soar as a result of a strong performance in wholesale, licensing and a good control of overheads.
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NewsAlexon takes a step in right direction
Womenswear group Alexon generated a big like-for-like sales rise over Christmas but brokers were split about the message on profitability.
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NewsAmazon bolsters fashion offer with lingerie launch
Online giant Amazon launched a lingerie range on its UK site last week as it seeks to widen its fashion offer.
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NewsJack Wills to bolster its team with top hiring
Preppy fashion specialist Jack Wills is to strengthen its management with a top-level appointment to help steer growth.
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NewsJD says chains will stay separate if talks with JJB are successful
JD Sports Fashion executive chairman Peter Cowgill has said that he plans to continue to run JJB Sports as a separate chain if he buys the business, and believes the JD management team can offer expertise to the struggling retailer.