All Fashion articles – Page 717
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AnalysisHow US retailers can crack the UK market
As Victoria’s Secret becomes the latest US retail giant to focus on the UK, Lisa Berwin asks what the attraction is and how they can crack the market.
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NewsSignet upbeat as Ernest Jones sales improve
Jewellery retailer Signet reported that an improvement at its Ernest Jones chain has helped it achieve almost flat UK like-for-like sales in its third quarter to October 31.
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AnalysisThe future of value retailers
Retailers from Primark to Aldi to 99p Stores have benefited from the flight to value that the recession has created. But can they continue to capture shopper hearts and wallets once the economy begins to recover, asks Joanna Perry.
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GalleryStore of the week: Guess Regent Street
Guess opened its largest store in Europe (there are close to 250 of them across the Continent) on Regent Street in September. At 6,000 sq ft, this is a large space and fills the unit previously occupied by Next.
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NewsStronger third quarter for Benetton
Italian fashion group Benetton had a strong third quarter with revenues ahead 13.1%.
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OpinionDebenhams is on the acquisition trail
Debenhams has snapped up Danish department store Magasin du Nord. But that is only the beginning, and there looks like much more to come.
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NewsPeacocks to sell CDs as it goes after gap left by Woolworths
Value fashion chain Peacocks is to start selling CDs to take advantage of the gap left in the market since the collapse of Woolworths.
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NewsBurberry social network to celebrate trench coat
Burberry, the upscale retailer and brand, has launched a social networking site celebrating its famous trench coat.
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NewsBrand Alley ads claiming 80% off found misleading
Online discounter Brand Alley has had its knuckles wrapped by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over the level of discount it claimed on its ads.
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Abercrombie & Fitch to enter the Italian market
Casual luxury US clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has entered the Italian market, opening its first store in Milan.The flagship store trades from 32,290 sq ft spread over two floors and features a 5,380 sq ft Abercrombie Kids section. A spokesperson for the retailer said the brand should appeal to ...
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NewsAdams under fire over late payment claims
Suppliers to Adams have hit out as they claim the kidswear retailer is failing to pay them on time.
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NewsTM Lewin rules out IPO after strong half
Shirt specialist TM Lewin has ruled out an IPO and has put to bed speculation that backer HBoS wants to exit the business.
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AnalysisIs the property market moving in favour of the landlords again?
The property market has swung in favour of retailers during the recession, but is it about to move back the other way?
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NewsMint Velvet to drive ‘destination appeal’ of online flagship store
New women’s fashion retailer Mint Velvet plans to expand the content on its website in the coming months in an attempt to make it a true “destination” for its customers.
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NewsLandlords split by Blacks CVA proposal approach
The Blacks Leisure proposed company voluntary arrangement has provoked mixed responses from the outdoor retailer’s landlords.
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NewsAsos shrugs off slowing etail growth
Investec published a buy note on Asos ahead of its half-year results on November 16, despite evidence of challenges facing online retailers.
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NewsH Samuel creates pack to cash in on in-store proposals
Jewellery chain H Samuel is introducing in-store ‘proposal packs’ for men to cash in on the increasing trend for customers to propose to their partners in its stores.
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NewsVictoria’s Secret unveils plans for launch in UK and Europe
US fashion and beauty giant Limited Brands has outlined plans to open Victoria’s Secret stores in strategic markets including the UK as part of an international expansion drive.
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NewsMarks & Spencer and Next results surpass expectations
Updates from the two biggest quoted fashion groups, Marks & Spencer and Next, pleased brokers as each retailer reported encouraging recent trading.