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NewsUS fashion giant Forever 21 in Westfield Stratford store talks
US fashion giant Forever 21 is on the verge of signing its first deal for a UK store in Westfield Stratford as it unveils its intentions to build a major European presence.
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NewsElton John AIDS Foundation to open a pop-up shop
The Elton John AIDS Foundation will open a pop-up shop called Out the Closet in Covent Garden tomorrow.
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NewsOasis tests appetite for SMS gift vouchers
Aurora-owned fashion retailer Oasis has launched an SMS gift voucher service to test customers’ appetites for mobile promotions with a view to rolling out the offer to Oasis’ sister fascias.
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NewsMarks & Spencer casts net wider with YouTube channel
Marks & Spencer launched a dedicated YouTube channel yesterday, offering customers access to Marks & Spencer TV content including cooking demonstrations and documentaries, plus exclusive competitions.
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NewsLaunch of video catwalk lifts sales at My-wardrobe
Online fashion etailer My-wardrobe has launched a video catwalk function for its site and from next year its customers will be able to create and view their own bespoke catwalk shows, by designer, category or trend, through video tagging.
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NewsTesco veteran John Gildersleeve to be New Look chairman
Tesco veteran and chairman of Carphone Warehouse John Gildersleeve is expected to bring extensive City experience to his new position as chairman of New Look.
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Payless ShoeSource to open its first five stores in the Philippines
Payless ShoeSource is to open its first five stores in the Philippines by mid-next year with franchise partner Stores Specialists.Stores Specialists is the leading fashion specialist in the country, managing 72 high profile brands and 340 retail stores.In the past year Payless ShoeSource has struck franchise agreements for the retailer’s ...
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Mothercare
The inside view from group human resources director Sue Malti.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales continue to grow as it heads for record week online
John Lewis has revealed that sales in the week so far have continued to rise as shoppers flock to the department store in the run-up to Christmas.
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OpinionEBay: fashion friend or foe?
EBay’s fixed price business has overtaken the auction part of the business on which it built its foundations. But talk to the luxury sector and eBay is still a dirty word.
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NewsKeith Jones appointed as new JJB Sports chief executive
DSGi’s group retail director Keith Jones has been appointed as JJB’s new chief executive.
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NewsStrong UK retail sales lift Mulberry
Mulberry posted a 16% hike in sales in the first half of the year, boosted by a strong UK retail performance.
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NewsSales improve for Moss Bros
Formal menswear retailer Moss Bros has said that sales improved in the 18 weeks to December 5, with like-for-like sales up 5.5% for the period.
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NewsInditex profits ahead of expectations
Profits at Inditex fell 1% in the nine months to October 31 to €831m after a raft of new openings, largely beating forecasts.
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NewsProfits down at Sports Direct despite strong UK retail sales
Pre-tax profits at Sports Direct have been hit by unfavourable exchange rates, falling 40.8% to £57.8m in the 26 weeks to October 25.
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NewsVAT to return to 17.5% in January
Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed in his pre-budget report that VAT will return to 17.5% on January 1, 2010.
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NewsPrimark has ‘best ever’ day in London
Primark’s flagship store on London’s Oxford Street is reported to have had its best-ever trading day on Saturday.
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NewsToast opens Cheltenham pop-up store
Toast, the French Connection-owned fashion, accessories and homewares retailer, has opened a pop-up store in Cheltenham that will become permanent in February.
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NewsLondon West End reports best trading day in two years
More than £200m went through the tills in the West End on Saturday as three miles of London’s shopping streets were pedestrianised.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports record week
John Lewis has notched up its best ever week, with sales in the week to Saturday £1m ahead of its previous record week set in 2007.