All Fashion articles – Page 765
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NewsSupermarkets under fire over suppliers accused of illegal rainforest destruction
The big four supermarkets are being accused of sourcing from Brazilian farms responsible for illegal deforestation.
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NewsWales and Southwest footfall shows sharpest decline
Wales and the Southwest have experienced the biggest fall in footfall numbers in the UK.
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NewsAurum first-quarter sales flat
Jewellery group Aurum has announced that like-for-like sales were flat in its first quarter to April.
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NewsMoss Bros reveals sales fall but says performance improving
Moss Bros has revealed that like-for-like sales dropped 3.9 per cent in the 16 weeks to May 23. Total sales fell 2.3 per cent during the period.
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NewsRecession has 'dramatically' changed spending habits
The recession has caused “dramatic” changes in the way consumers spend their money, according to Experian’s Insight Report.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strongest week of the year so far
John Lewis has recorded its strongest week of the year so far, with sales up 2 per cent.
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NewsDavid Jones says loss-making JJB Sports is his ‘biggest challenge ever’
JJB Sports executive chairman David Jones has described his turnaround attempt as “the biggest challenge I have ever had”, as the retailer posted a full-year loss of £189m.
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NewsNew website to sell off Principles stock
Suppliers to the now defunct Principles fashion chain have joined forces to launch a website selling unsold stock following Principles’ administration.
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NewsClarks to build £20m international web arm
Footwear giant Clarks expects its online operation to become a £20m business in the next year, as it gears up to take the website international.
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NewsAsda’s George to offer downloads with clothing
Asda clothing brand George has struck a deal with Universal Music giving shoppers free music downloads when they buy certain clothes.
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NewsReiss hires former Selfridges buyer in luxury drive
Reiss has hired a former head of buying designer brands for Selfridges as part of its drive to be the only “luxury” high street brand.
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AnalysisMothercare: Making child’s play of growth in a recession
Ben Gordon has revitalised Mothercare with better products, a strong online presence and a focused overseas strategy. Lisa Berwin reports
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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.