All Fashion articles – Page 665
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NewsAsos hires Mothercare exec for Marketplace
Asos has poached Mothercare head of group ecommerce Leighanne Miles to lead the development of its global second-hand clothes platform Marketplace.
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NewsFly53 reveals plan to open string of stores
Young fashion label Fly53 is to open its first shop as part of a three-year, 26-store roll out programme as the brand expands rapidly into retail.
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NewsDebenhams considers sale and leaseback deals
Department store group Debenhams is reportedly considering a sale and leaseback deal over nine of its stores as it looks to pay off debt and invest further in the company.
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NewsSelect embarks on retail push
Value fashion retailer Select is on a retail drive with plans to open 13 new stores by the end of year.
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NewsPrimark to open second store on Oxford Street
Primark is to open another store on famous shopping destination Oxford Street at the eastern end of the road.
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NewsNon-food inflation lowest since November 2009
Non-food inflation in July was the lowest since November 2009, slowing to 1% compared to 1.4% in June.
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NewsNext posts 1.3% rise in total retail sales
Next posted a 1.3% increase in total retail sales for the 26 weeks to July 31 as the fashion and homewares retailer said its clothing retail prices will jump by as much as 8% next year.
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NewsM&S appoints former WHSmith man Alan Stewart as chief finance officer
Marks & Spencer has named Alan Stewart its new chief finance officer.
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NewsPrimark poaches Matalan’s John Lyttle for COO role
Primark has poached John Lyttle from rival Matalan to the role of chief operating officer.
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NewsSuits You owner in line for £17m financing
Suits You parent company Baird Group has been given £17m financing from financial services company GE Capital, according to reports.
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NewsBenetton profits jump in first half
Benetton net income increased from €29m (£24m) to €40m (£33m) in the first half of 2010, as a focus on higher value products drove sales.
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NewsLipsy follows Next in selling rival brands
Next-owned young fashion brand and retailer Lipsy is to broaden its offer by selling third-party brands on its website and in stores.
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NewsNew Look director Lex Gemas exits following float delay
New Look chief operating officer Lex Gemas has exited the value fashion chain after little more than a year at the business.
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AnalysisVirtual research
Next has used social media not just as a marketing tool, but also as a way to provide feedback on whether it is using channels such as Facebook as effectively as possible, finds Joanna Perry
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AnalysisWestfield Stratford: John Lewis, but not as we know it
It’s two years to the week that the London Olympic Games start and John Lewis is preparing a store with a difference.
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GalleryJJB Sports: Playing to win
JJB Sports is trialling a new look store in Slough that seeks to do the simple things well. John Ryan gives the store a workout
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NewsRepublic launches improved website
Young fashion retailer Republic has relaunched its website to give it a fresher, less cluttered look.
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NewsGio Goi tests the waters
Young fashion brand Gio Goi is to make its retail debut with the opening of a shop in Aberdeen in mid-October, ahead of a possible wider roll out.
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AnalysisPutting media at the heart of selling fashion
Displaying product isn’t enough for today’s fashion retailers, with compelling editorial content both online and in print becoming a vital element of their marketing. Lisa Berwin reports
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NewsRohan revamps format as it eyes store growth
Outdoor clothing retailer Rohan is ramping up its growth plans and launching a revamped format as it aims to expand its customer base.