All Fashion articles – Page 746
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NewsPringle hits catwalk
Scottish knitwear brand Pringle will join Burberry and Matthew Williamson at London Fashion Week this September to celebrate the event’s 25th birthday.
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NewsDebenhams drives down debts with share placing
Debenhams has raised £323m by placing new shares in a bid to slash its £972m debt pile.
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NewsScandinavia next in M and M Euro drive
Discount e-tailer M and M Direct intends to open up its new euro currency website to countries in Scandinavia as it takes advantage of the weak pound.
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Tommy Hilfiger sales soar
Sales at fashion brand and retailer Tommy Hilfiger – headquartered in Amsterdam – soared 21 per cent to €1.6bn (£1.4bn) in the year to March 31. Retail sales jumped 29 per cent, while wholesaling sales rose 16 per cent.During the year a further 100 standalone stores opened globally, bringing its ...
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OpinionRetail's near-wins on policy don't go far enough
The day that VAT will change has been pushed back. But don’t get too excited.
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NewsCos to open fifth UK store
Cos, Swedish fashion retailer H&M’s sister chain, is to open its fifth UK store on London’s Kensington High Street in September.
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NewsPark Group profits soar
Christmas savings specialist Park Group has revealed robust full-year profits and said it is “holding firm” in a difficult climate.
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NewsVersace hires new chief
Italian luxury fashion brand Versace has appointed Gian Giacomo Ferraris as its new chief executive after the resignation of Giancarlo Di Risio last week.
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NewsGap to open more UK Outlet stores to drive market share
US fashion giant Gap will increase its number of Outlet stores in the UK as part of plans outlined by management to generate growth overseas and online while stabilising its US business.
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NewsSir Philip Green warns against VAT level increases
Arcadia and Bhs owner Sir Philip Green has spoken out against the scheduled increase to VAT levels.
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NewsOliver Sweeney bought by Amery Capital
Shoe brand Oliver Sweeney has been rescued from administration by Amery Capital.
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NewsNet-A-Porter profits leap 234 per cent
Online retailer Net-A-Porter has seen profits increase by 234 per cent, from £3.0m to £10.1 in the year to January 2009.
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NewsInditex sales rise by 5 per cent in the first quarter, but profit falls
Net sales at the Spanish fashion giant totalled €2.39bn for the quarter to April 30.
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NewsStella McCartney to design childrenswear range for Gap
US fashion retailer Gap has announced that it has retained Stella McCartney to design a new collection for its GapKids and BabyGap outlets.
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NewsAsda kicks off schoolwear price war
George at Asda has kicked off a school uniform price war, offering a complete uniform for £4.75.
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NewsInditex uses web platform for improved shipping visibility
Inditex has centralised its shipping logistics information and control onto a single web platform.
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NewsProduct of the Year logo recognised by half of UK consumers
The Product of the Year logo has experienced a “dramatic” rise in awareness levels among UK consumers.
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OpinionColumbia – building retail brands one country at a time
Outdoorswear retailer Columbia is to open its first UK store on Kensington High Street in September. Is it the right move, or will the London-centric focus hold it back from making its mark?
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NewsMarks & Spencer directors miss out on bonuses
Marks & Spencer executive directors, including chairman and chief executive Sir Stuart Rose, all went without bonuses and pay rises last year after pre-tax profits at the retailer fell 40 per cent.
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NewsWarm weather brings mixed fortunes for John Lewis Partnership
John Lewis had a tough week last week as the warm weather hit footfall and sales at its stores.