All Fashion articles – Page 734
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NewsInternaçionale makes fast-fashion shift as it moves buying to London
Internaçionale has set its sights on competing with fashion retailers such as New Look, Topshop and River Island in a push to become a broad-reaching fast-fashion retailer.
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GalleryStore of the week: Michael Kors, New Bond Street
American fashion brand and retailer Michael Kors has dipped its toe in the distinctly chilly waters of standalone stores with the opening of its first UK shop, in a unit on New Bond Street.
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NewsLoan row takes a bite out of JJB’s value
Tragedy turned to farce at JJB Sports. The troubled retailer became embroiled in controversy when it emerged that executive chairman Sir David Jones had taken a loan from arch-rival Mike Ashley, founder of Sports Direct.
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NewsArgento stakes out bold store expansion plan
Jeweller Argento is on the brink of an aggressive store expansion programme with plans to double its portfolio within a year.
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Alan White has been busy updating the City
The N Brown boss might have married last week, but instead of honeymooning he’s been busy updating the City. Lisa Berwin looks at the driving force behind the catalogue group
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Escada to consider state aid request to secure growth
Luxury fashion house Escada will consider requesting state aid to secure its long-term growth if it is successful in securing refinancing to avoid insolvency.The beleaguered group, a favourite of celebrities such as Demi Moore and Katie Holmes, is asking investors to forego more than half of their investments in a ...
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NewsBlacks trials new formats to shore up sales ahead of boardwear exit
Outdoor specialist Blacks Leisure has begun testing new store formats in an attempt to strengthen the struggling retailer.
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NewsFashion Retail Academy awards
Top retailers celebrated a new generation of talent on Tuesday when the Fashion Retail Academy, the shopkeeping school backed by Sir Philip Green, held its awards.
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NewsDebenhams’ Sharp says price increases to hit 5%
Debenhams deputy chief executive Michael Sharp has forecast that prices will increase by 5 per cent as currency fluctuations continue.
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NewsN Brown thrives as online sales jump 25%
Home shopping specialist N Brown has enjoyed a strong start to its financial year with continued growth across its brands.
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NewsBroker challenges Sports Direct over corporate governance
Ahead of Sports Direct’s full-year results next week broker Investec has issued a note challenging the sports retailer to answer some key corporate governance questions and fully disclose business information.
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OpinionMarks & sparks as Sir Stuart Rose and Sir David Jones face shareholder concern
Two of retail’s great leaders Sir Stuart Rose and Sir David Jones have faced intense investor scrutiny this week.
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NewsRetail collapses trigger £1bn losses for Crown Estate
The collapse of retailers in the recession has contributed to the Queen’s Crown Estate suffering a £1bn loss.
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NewsSir David Jones's £2.2m home for sale
Sir David Jones, the beleaguered JJB Sports chairman at the centre of a controversy over a £1.5m loan from rival Mike Ashley, has put his £2.2m home in West Yorkshire up for sale.