All Fashion articles – Page 749
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AnalysisStephen Marks has what it takes for French Connection
French Connection has had a tough time recently, but Stephen Marks has the drive to move the business on again, says George MacDonald
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Sales declines hit Gap profits
Sales declines across all four of Gap’s divisions have led to a 14 per cent slump in first-quarter profits at the clothing giant.In the quarter to May 2 earnings were 15m (£135.5m), down from 49m (£156.9m) the year before. First-quarter net sales were $3.13bn (£1.97bn) compared with $3.38bn (£2.13bn) the ...
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GalleryStore of the week: Louis Vuitton Westfield London
This is Louis Vuitton in Westfield, London, last week the scene of an opening event that featured an urban garden, created by artist Jeremy Deller. Quite what the collection of plants – contained within black plastic bin bags and resting on a straw-strewn floor – had to do with the ...
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NewsPrimark pays out over alleged Superdry copy
Primark has settled a copyright disagreement with Superdry owner Laundry Athletics over its alleged copying of one of its leather jackets.
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OpinionRetailers must not break the supplier chain
Retailers need to ensure that they don’t squeeze suppliers until they squeak after a stream of bad press this week.
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NewsRetail sales fall in year to May
Retail sales fell again in the year to May after remaining broadly flat in April.
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NewsPrinciples administration leads to email deluge
More than 5,000 customers and suppliers of defunct fashion retailer Principles have emailed the retailer’s administrator asking to recoup money or redeem vouchers.
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NewsSports Direct offloads JJB stake
Sports Direct has sold its 5 per cent stake in rival JJB Sports.
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NewsPuma to axe all but one UK store as it cuts costs after punishing Q1
German sportswear retailer Puma is exiting all but one of its UK stores as part of a major international disposal programme.
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NewsScarlett Johansson named as the new face of Mango
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has been named as the new face of Spanish fashion chain Mango.
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NewsMystery investor buys JJB stake
A mystery investor has bought a stake of almost 5 per cent in JJB Sports.
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NewsAdili EBITDA to come in below expectations
Ethical e-tailer Adili said EBITDA would be below expectations after gross margins were hit by discounting needed in the tougher market.
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NewsNext withdraws ‘Nazi’ pants
Next is withdrawing a line of underwear after some of the featured artwork on the garment was mistaken as a “Nazi image”.
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NewsTesco clothing boss registers new fashion website
Tesco’s clothing boss Terry Green has registered a fashion website for the company which he mentored as part of a student project.
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NewsAquascutum owner in talks with Chinese distributor
Aquascutum could be sold to its Chinese distributor after the luxury brand’s Japanese owner Renown rejected a management buyout.
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NewsAnger from Bhs suppliers as Sir Philip Green tightens terms
Sir Philip Green’s Bhs is tightening the screws on its suppliers by moving its discount rate into line with that of Arcadia Group into which it is merging.
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News£3.9bn opportunity for survivors of the downturn
Retailers who survive the downturn could pick up £3.9bn of business over the next few years.
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NewsBlacks in talks to extend its banking facility
Blacks Leisure has entered into talks with its bank to extend its banking facility to help its long-term financial position.
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NewsAquascutum chief Kim Winser leaves after failed MBO
Aquascutum chief executive Kim Winser will today leave the business after Japanese owner Renown rejected her bid for a management buyout.
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Brand Alley UK appoints new chief executive
Private sales e-tailer BrandAlley.com has appointed Rob Feldmann as chief executive of its UK division.