All Fashion articles – Page 757
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NewsSir Stuart Rose: my legacy to M&S
Marks Spencer executive chairman Sir Stuart Rose told the Retail Week Conference that he had three objectives. “I’d like to see the business have a clear passage through the slowdown, to have a coherent plan for here and overseas and a seamless and successful transition to new leadership,” ...
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Opinion
Debenhams no longer 'going south'
Speaking at the Retail Week Conference today, Debenhams international director Francis McAuley revealed how some things can just get lost in translation.
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NewsThe challenges of the crunch
Three emerging retailers have been discussing the opportunities and challenges of growing a retail business, particularly in the present challenging economic conditions.
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Brian Brick appointed chief executive of Moss Bros as SRG restructures
Moss Bros has announced that Brian Brick has been appointed chief executive.
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NewsRecession and threat of regulation could boost responsible retail
Co-op head of sustainable development Paul Monaghan said the recession is “heaven sent” in terms of curbing the radical economic growth that was destroying the environment.
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NewsRetailers should continue to expand abroad
Retailers should continue to invest in overseas expansion in spite of the recession, according to key retail chiefs.
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More Original Shoe Company and Qube stores close
More Original Shoe Company and Qube stores have been closed by their administrators with the loss of 121 jobs.
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Phil Wrigley: price rises 'a bit of an inevitability'
Product price rises will be an inevitable consequence of the deepening recession, said New Look executive chairman Phil Wrigley at the Retail Week conference.
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Value retailers confident despite mid-market discounting
Value retailers believe that they are still able to differentiate themselves from mid-market retailers who are discounting heavily and increasing their promotional activity.
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Boden invests in warehouse system to support growth
Boden is planning to replace the warehouse management system within its UK warehouse, following the successful adoption of technology used in its US operation.
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Blacks trading 'in line with expectations'
Blacks Leisure has updated the City this morning and said that trading since the Christmas period has been in line with management expectations.
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French Connection reports loss in full-year results
French Connection has made a loss of 5.5m in the full year to January 31.
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Boden invests in systems to support growth
Boden is planning to replace the systems within its UK warehouse, following the successful adoption of the technology in its US operation. This project is currently at the planning stage, and the system should go live at Boden’s warehouse in the next six to nine months. It is the latest ...
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Republic relaunches website
Young fashion chain Republic has relaunched its website with a stronger editorial feel, a cleaner design and a simpler check out process.
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Home retailers most distressed, new data shows
Retailers selling homewears and non-discretionary food are feeling most pressure from the economic downturn, according to new data from KPMG.
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NewsHarvey Nichols targets tourist spend with ad campaign
Top end department store Harvey Nichols has launched an advertising campaign targeting tourists visiting London to take advantage of the weak pound.
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Sir Stuart Rose to face M&S shareholder revolt
Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose is set for another showdown with M&S investors over his controversial chairmanship.
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Debenhams buoyed by own-bought ranges
Debenhams like-for-like sales for its first half to February 28 were 3.6 per cent lower than last year on total sales up 0.3 per cent.
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JJB Sports examines restructuring options as standstill agreement extended
JJB Sports has received a further extension on its standstill agreement with its banks as it examines restructuring options for the business.