All Fashion articles – Page 738
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NewsPrimark becomes more open as Arthur Ryan prepares to step down
Change is afoot at value fashion giant Primark as it emerged that retail veteran Arthur Ryan is to step down from the running of the business.
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NewsAsda extends schoolwear guarantee
Asda is offering shoppers a 100-day money-back guarantee on its George school uniforms in an attempt to prove the quality of its products.
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AnalysisThe many faces of Mike Ashley
The Sports Direct founder’s accusations of impropriety at JJB sparked a furore, but it’s all just part of the game for the kingpin who issued results this week, says Lisa Berwin
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Debenhams
The inside opinion from resourcing manager Sajida Akhtar
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Former Baugur investments boss Jeff Blue mulls return to retail
Former Baugur head of retail investments Jeff Blue has registered a company, Aspiring Capital Partners.
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GalleryBluewater: still making a splash a decade on
The Kent mall celebrated its 10th birthday this year, but age hasn’t dulled its offer. John Ryan reports
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NewsRetailers’ Sale discipline returning, says Burberry
Burberry has said fewer retailers on the high street have started their Sales early this year, pointing to the emergence of better price discipline.
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NewsChimpogo.com combines social media and e-commerce
Showing perfectly how social media and e-commerce can be merged, Chimpogo allows visitors to its site to create a design or illustration for a t-shirt. Shoppers submit their design alongside some information on the story behind it, and other visitors to the site can then blog about it and rate ...
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AnalysisMichael Sharp outlines his vision for Debenhams
Debenhams deputy chief Michael Sharp might keep a low profile – he hasn’t given an interview in three decades – but behind the quiet exterior is a highly driven man. Amy Shields meets him
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Gap to launch in Thailand next spring
Gap will launch in Thailand next spring after signing a franchise agreement with Armin Systems. Gap also said that comparable store sales in June were down 10 per cent, while total sales fell 9 per cent to Story text.29bn.Store sales for Banana Republic in North America fell the most on ...
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GalleryStore of the week: Hermès, Sloane Street
Hermès is a brand and a very expensive one. It also happens to be French. Just three reasons why it probably wouldn’t feature as a store of the week in the normal run of things.
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NewsSir Philip Green outlines plans for Bhs merger with Arcadia
Sir Philip Green has outlined plans for his merged Arcadia Group and Bhs business, which is almost complete.
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OpinionBurberry keeps recession in check
Harry Potter star Emma Watson – the current face of Burberry – has lent some magic to the luxury fashion brand.
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NewsMothercare reports strong first quarter
Like-for-like sales at maternity specialist Mothercare’s core UK business climbed 5.1 per cent in the first quarter.
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NewsSports Direct profits tumble
Sports Direct has refused to be drawn in to the controversy over the loan its founder Mike Ashley gave to JJB chairman Sir David Jones as it scrapped its final dividend following a fall in underlying profit of 20.2 per cent.
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NewsDiscount chain The Big Label shuts its doors
Northwest discount chain The Big Label has shut its doors after falling into administration.
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NewsBurberry has a strong start to the year
Burberry made a solid start to the year with retail revenues ahead 12 per cent in the three months to June 30.
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NewsBlacks ‘performing satisfactorily’
Blacks Leisure, the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, has revealed a 1.8 per cent drop in like-for-like sales in the first 19 weeks of its financial year.
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NewsAsda offers 100-day guarantee on George school uniforms
Asda is offering shoppers a 100-day money back guarantee on its George school uniforms in a bid to stamp out the price wars among competitors.
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NewsThree retailers sign for space at Wood Green
Two retailers including a new anchor tenant have signed for space at The Mall Wood Green in north London, while a third is moving to larger premises in the scheme.