All Fashion articles – Page 640
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AnalysisForever Birmingham
US young fashion retailer Forever 21 opened its first European store last month, in Birmingham. John Ryan visited on opening day and talked to its management about their plans
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GalleryThe very best stores of 2010
Despite the tough economic climate, both overseas and homegrown retailers haven’t held back on innovative store designs.
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NewsGap to investigate Bangladesh factory fire
Gap has said it was “terribly saddened” by the deaths of workers at a Bangladeshi factory razed to the ground by a fire this week, and that it would investigate the cause of the blaze.
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NewsSales rise in November
Retail sales rose 3.6% by value and 1.8% by volume in November compared to the same month last year.
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NewsLaura Ashley sales rise despite snow
Furniture and fashion retailer Laura Ashley like-for-likes grew 2.7% in the 19 weeks to December 11.
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NewsOffice bought by Silverfleet
Private equity firm Silverfleet has bought footwear chain Office for an undisclosed sum from owner West Coast Capital (WCC). Chief executive Brian McCluskey has reinvested in the business and will remain in his role.
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NewsOffice sale expected to be completed today
Private equity firm Silverfleet is expected to complete a deal to buy footwear chain Office by the end of today. The price paid is expected to be below the original £150m tag.
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NewsProfits jump at Zara-owner Inditex as its expansion pays off
Zara-owner Inditex net profit increased 42% to €1.2bn (£994m) in the nine months to October 31 across the fashion group, which also owns Massimo Dutti and Bershka.
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NewsH&M sales soar after Lanvin success
H&M, the Swedish fast fashion chain, said worldwide like-for-like sales jumped 8% in November, the month in which it launched its sell-out Lanvin collection.
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NewsSuperGroup first half pre-tax profit soars 86%
SuperGroup, the young fashion business that owns brand Superdry and retail chain Cult, said that pre-tax profit surged 86% to £14.6m in the first half of the year as the company revealed it was optimistic about Christmas trading.
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NewsVIDEO: Harvey Nichols spoof Christmas viral campaign
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has aired a tongue-in-cheek Christmas viral video sending up the fashionistas who use their dogs as the ultimate fashion accessory.
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NewsFood, fashion and furniture show record November price inflation
Food, clothing and furniture price inflation recorded record rises for November, helping drive the Consumer Prices Index up by 3.3% overall.
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NewsBangladeshi textile workers clash with police over pay
Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers have clashed with police over the failure of factories to implement a new, higher minimum wage.
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NewsMiddleton picks Reiss and Whistles for official engagement photos
Prince William’s fiance and budding style guru Kate Middleton turned to the high street for her official engagement photographs, opting to wear a dress from Reiss and a top from Whistles.
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NewsPPR scotches Burberry takeover talk
French luxury goods group PPR, the business behind brands including Gucci, Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, has quashed speculation that it intends to acquire British luxury retailer and brand Burberry.
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NewsMarks & Spencer extends Christmas opening hours at 200 shops
Marks & Spencer will extend opening hours until 10pm or later at 200 stores during Christmas week.
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NewsJJB holds onto support of key supplier Nike
Struggling retailer JJB Sports is holding onto the support of key suppliers despite its difficulties.
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NewsReiss ramps up overseas plans with new head of international
Fashion retailer Reiss has appointed its first dedicated head of international as it seeks to ramp up its overseas expansion.
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OpinionWhat goes up...
SuperGroup has been the retail sector’s share price superstar ever since it floated in March.
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News
Greenwoods pushes value with new fascia
Greenwoods Menswear is to roll out a new fascia to appeal to shoppers in less affluent areas but will maintain the same prices.