All Fashion articles – Page 739
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NewsArthur Ryan to step down as managing director at Primark
Primark founder Arthur Ryan is to step down as managing director of the fashion retailer in September, when chief operating officer Paul Marchant will become chief executive.
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NewsRetail sales grow 1.4 per cent in June
Retail sales in June grew 1.4 per cent on a like-for-like basis helped by the heatwave across the country and clearance Sales.
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NewsNew Look snaps up Borders stores
Fast-fashion retailer New Look is to take on five stores earmarked for disposal by beleaguered bookseller Borders UK, including its prominent flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsMoss Bros outlines ambitious plans for store expansion
Men’s suits specialist Moss Bros has revealed it wants to up its store numbers by 40 per cent as it takes advantage of attractive property deals in the recession.
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NewsTopman to sell music in Rough Trade deal
Topman is to sell music at its flagship Oxford Street store in a deal with iconic London music independent Rough Trade Retail Group.
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NewsAll Saints secures £30m financing deal
Fashion specialist All Saints has sealed a £30m funding deal from Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose attack on discount fashion labelled hypocritical
Marks & Spencer has been accused of hypocrisy over its attack on discount fashion after it emerged the retailer shares suppliers with value giant Primark, The Times has reported.
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NewsDave Whelan hits out at Mike Ashley as Sir David Jones loan row hots up
JJB Sports founder Dave Whelan has accused Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley of “trying to blacken” the formerly unblemished name of Sir David Jones in the latest row to rock the turbulent sportswear sector.
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NewsYoung-fashion brands tap premium market
Young-fashion retailers Dorothy Perkins and River Island have launched higher-end collections in an attempt to capture more of their customers’ spend.
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NewsNext refines online search to lift Sale site
Next is working with its website search provider on the latest version of its Sale website, which will go live on July 18.
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NewsHot weather sends retail sales down
Last week’s hot weather hit retail footfall and sent general merchandisers’ sales down for a second week running.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.