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French Connection targets premium customers with latest ad campaign
French Connection has unveiled its latest ad campaign, one of its highest profile pushes since the legendary FCUK launch in 1997.
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NewsFashion designer Alexander McQueen found dead
Designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead at his home.
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OpinionAxed Matalan sale is not the closing chapter for retail deals
The failed sale of Matalan yesterday came as little surprise to many.
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NewsSports Direct retail sales climb 9.4%
Sports Direct has reported retail sales increased 9.4% in the 13 weeks to January 24 to £326m.
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NewsMatalan sale process axed
The sale of Matalan has been pulled after potential buyers failed to meet founder John Hargreaves’ price hopes for the value retailer.
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NewsUp to 129 Ethel Austin stores set to close
The administrators to Ethel Austin have earmarked half of the value retailer’s 270-store portfolio for closure.
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NewsABI may challenge Marc Bolland’s M&S pay package
Incoming M&S chief executive Marc Bolland is facing objections from the Association of British Insurers over his £14.8m pay package.
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NewsLiberty of London creative director exits
Tamara Salman, the creative director of the Liberty of London brand, has left the business.
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NewsSales growth slows to 15-year low in January as snow hits trade
Bad weather brought sales growth on the high street to a 15-year low in January down 0.7% on a like-for-like basis.
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NewsBoots and Mothercare team up on children's clothing brand
Boots and Mothercare have struck a partnership which will see a new children’s clothing and accessories brand sold exclusively in Boots.
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M&S unveils star list for spring ad campaign
Marks & Spencer has signed a raft of new names to feature in its spring 2010 advertising campaign.
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NewsEthel Austin in administration
UPDATED: Ethel Austin, which was bought out of administration in 2008 by former MK One boss Elaine McPherson, hit the buffers today after being unable to gain banking facilities, with a poor January’s trading sealing its fate.
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NewsSuitors line up for Figleaves
Lingerie etailer Figleaves has appointed advisors after receiving several approaches to buy the business.
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NewsEthel Austin files intention to appoint administrators
Value retailer Ethel Austin has filed an intention to appoint administrators.
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NewsNo sales growth expected at New Look's Mim until 2012
Mim, the 300-store French young fashion retailer owned by New Look, is expected to report negative sales until 2012, according to research released as part of the retailer’s imminent float.
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NewsBlacks Leisure to raise £20.3m for recovery drive
Outdoors specialist Blacks Leisure has unveiled proposals to raise £20.3m through a share placing and open offer.
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NewsCity still cautious about ‘badly bruised’ JJB Sports
JJB Sports’ latest trading update did little to cheer the City despite some signs of improvement.
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AnalysisLife after Baugur
One year on, Amy Shields assesses the impact of the Icelandic investment giant’s collapse on UK retail and the chains it owned
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NewsNew Look reveals global ambitions as it lines up float
Fashion giant sets sights on expanding international presence as it aims to raise £650m through IPO
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NewsAmerican Golf tees up for growth with debt swap and cash injection
American Golf owner Lloyds Development Capital has injected £5m into the business and restructured its debt as it seeks to bolster the retailer to gear up for expansion.