All Fashion articles – Page 763
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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.
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NewsMay like-for-like sales hold up
Retail sales dipped again in May, after growing in March and April.
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NewsTK Maxx and HomeSense in 500-store Euro assault
Discount fashion and homewares retailers TK Maxx and HomeSense are to embark on huge expansion drives in the UK and Europe.
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NewsNew Look to revamp all shops as it steams into new markets
New Look is to revamp all of its stores after a successful trial, and move into new markets including Ukraine, Poland and Singapore.
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NewsBrand Alley to extend reach with offer rethink
E-tailer Brand Alley’s new chief executive Rob Feldmann has set out plans to change the year-old private sale site to appeal to more customers.
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NewsMoss Bros should survive recession, analysts say
Moss Bros should be “one of the survivors of the recession” analysts believe, after the retailer reported sales ahead of City expectations.
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NewsOasis casts online net wider with iPhone App
Oasis launched an iPhone application this week to give customers easier access to its website content while they are on the move.
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Grupo Cortefiel appoints new chief executive
Fashion retailer Grupo Cortefiel has appointed Juan Carlos Escribano García-Bosque as its new chief executive.He replaces former chief Anselm Van den Auwelant, who will now take on a new role as non-executive president of the group.Van den Auwelant has driven the mid-market fashion group through an intense international expansion period ...
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Promotions lift Laura Ashley sales
Sales at Laura Ashley jumped 8.4 per cent in the 17 weeks to May 30, due mainly to targeted promotions and store openings. Like-for-like sales rose 6.9 per cent.