All Fashion articles – Page 705
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GalleryStore Twenty One: a classier proposition
First trialled in 2008, value fashion retail format Store Twenty One is proving a hit. John Ryan visits Retford to assess its progress
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Lipsy wins damages over disputes
Next-owned young fashion brand Lipsy has reached undisclosed settlement agreements with two rival retailers over claims that two of its dresses had been copied.
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NewsQS name to disappear as Store Twenty One grows
Value retailer QS is to disappear from the high street by 2011 as Mumbai-based owner Alok Industries ramps up conversions to its Store Twenty One fascia.
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Future stars
Apples & Pears, a retail idea developed by students from London’s Fashion Retail Academy, will represent the UK in this year’s Retail Futures Challenge.
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Macy's to launch outlet store
Macy’s-owned Bloomingdale’s plans to launch outlet stores.The first four outlet stores will open in the second half of the year, with two expected to be located in South Florida.The 25,000 sq ft stores will carry clothing and accessories for women, men and children. They will feature both new merchandise and ...
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OpinionSuperdry: A Super prospect?
Walk down any high street or into a bar and you’ll almost certainly see one brand in evidence - Superdry.
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OpinionRetailers still uncertain about what 2010 holds
The recession has come to an end - officially - but speaking to the great and the good of fashion at this week’s Retail Trust Ball they were not celebrating just yet.
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NewsShop Direct puts 1,500 jobs in consultation
Home shopping group Shop Direct is considering closing three contact centres with the possible loss of 1,500 jobs.
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NewsH&M reports strong Christmas trading
Swedish fashion giant H&M has reported sales in over the Christmas period of December were up 15% in local currencies.
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NewsSir David Jones steps down from JJB Sports
Sir David Jones is to step down from his role of chairman at JJB Sports due to ill health.
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NewsRaids made in UK and Iceland as investigations into Exista step up
The Serious Fraud Office and Iceland’s special prosecutor’s office have taken the investigation into the dealings of Icelandic investment vehicle Exista one step further with raids on four UK locations including Exista’s Paddington offices.
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NewsEthel Austin close to refinancing deal
Value retailer Ethel Austin is understood to be in advanced stages of negotiations to secure a refinancing deal.
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NewsRetail Trust Ball raises £1m
The annual gathering of leading figures from retail at the Retail Trust Ball last night raised £1m for the industry charity.
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NewsNew Look’s Phil Wrigley to join Majestic Wine
Former New Look chairman Phil Wrigley is set to become chairman of Majestic Wine when its current chairman Simon Burke retires later this year.
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NewsNew Look board meeting to consider IPO
Fashion group New Look’s board will consider this week whether to go ahead with a Stock Exchange listing.
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NewsAdams falls into administration
Childrenswear retailer Adams has fallen into administration for the third time in three years.
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NewsONS reports worse than expected December sales
Retail sales volumes in December rose 0.3% compared to November, below than the 1.1% lift expected by analysts, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsAsos launches plus-size range
Fashion etailer Asos has launched a new plus-size range which has gone live on its site today, Asos Curve.
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NewsJohn Lewis boosted by ‘pent-up demand’ as snow thaws
John Lewis said it is finishing its financial year with a “flourish” as the department store chain notched up an 11.1% increase in turnover to £53.58m in the week to January 16.
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NewsOnline retail sales expected to hit £57bn in 2010
Etail sales grew 17% in December to £5.46bn, showing that consumers still have a strong appetite for shopping online.