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Burberry optimistic despite profits slump
Shoppers are still splashing out on Burberry products, the luxury group maintained, despite its recent profits fall.The retailer, which suffered a 12.5 per cent drop in pre-tax profits to £175m for the year to March 31, described the past year as the “most challenging” that the luxury sector has faced. ...
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NewsNew Bay Trading owner to focus on concessions
The new owner of Bay Trading will transform the young-fashion brand into a niche concessions-focused operation.
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H&M had successful April trading
H&M had a strong April, when like-for-like sales climbed 8 per cent and total sales soared 18 per cent.The performance ended eight months of successive like-for-like falls for the fashion giant. Analysts believe H&M was helped by warm weather in its most important markets, such as Germany.A collaboration with UK ...
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NewsPeacocks and New Look make appointments to drive growth
Value fashion retailers Peacocks and New Look have shaken up their senior teams as they plough on with expansion plans.
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NewsDesigual seeks more West End sites after Regent Street success
Spanish fashion brand Desigual is scouting for standalone store sites in Oxford Street and Covent Garden.
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Abercrombie & Fitch report a net loss
Abercrombie & Fitch reported a net loss of $26.8m (£17.52m) in its first quarter to May 2 as like-for-like sales dived 30 per cent across the group.Sales at Ruehl shops plummeted 34 per cent on a like-for-like basis and the fashion retailer has now begun a strategic review of that ...
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NewsColouredrocks.com clocks up 132,000 plays of viral game to promote site
Online jeweller Colouredrocks.com has reported 132,000 plays of a viral game it launched to promote its site earlier this month. The game, created by digital marketing agency TAMBA, is the second viral game the retailer has launched to help it achieve its plan for sales of £6m this year.
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OpinionFrench Connection still needs to carve a niche
French Connection has successfully rebranded itself several times over the years but with competition more fierce than ever, it now needs to put its money where its mouth is and ensure its product speaks for itself.While nobody would argue that the retailer’s FCUK campaign was unsuccessful, the after effects gave ...
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NewsClothing retailers benefit from April sales rise
Retail sales rose 3 per cent in value year on year during April and 2.6 per cent by volume, ONS data showed.
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NewsJJB Sports posts a loss as sales slump
JJB Sports like-for-likes plummeted 23.3 per cent in the 16 weeks to May 17 as it revealed its supply suffered as a result of a lack of credit insurance.
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NewsShoppers swarm to Marks & Spencer Penny Bazaars
VIDEO: Bargain-hungry shoppers turned out in force today as Marks & Spencer opened Original Penny Bazaars in 300 stores as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations.
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NewsFrench Connection UK and Europe sales rise while North America and Asia suffers
French Connection’s UK and European like-for-likes increased 2 per cent in the 11 weeks to May 16.
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NewsNext shareholders revolt over pay plans
Next shareholders have revolted against the fashion retailer’s remuneration report.
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NewsMothercare posts 12.4 per cent profit hike
Mothercare has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 12.4 per cent to £37.1m in its full year ending March 28.
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NewsJD Sports acquires French sports retailer Chausport
JD Sports Fashion has acquired French sports retailer Chausport, as first revealed by Retail Week.
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NewsTK Maxx first quarter profits rise
TJX Companies, the US parent company behind discount designer TK Maxx in the UK and Europe, has notched up record growth in its first quarter and revealed that profits at the European division have soared.
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NewsBay Trading’s new owners acquire 45 stores
The new owners of Bay Trading have acquired 45 standalone stores out of the 175-store portfolio.
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NewsM&S reveals new marketing tagline: ‘Quality worth every penny’
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a new marketing tagline – “Quality worth every penny” – to emphasise its value credentials and reputation for quality.
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NewsFormer M&S execs join Asda’s George
Asda has appointed two former Marks & Spencer executives to take up senior roles at its George clothing range.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches transformation drive as profits plunge
Marks & Spencer has launched a transformation programme called 2020 – Doing the right thing, to be headed by finance director Ian Dyson.