All Fashion articles – Page 772
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Instore festive sales hit by Woolworths discounting
Value retailer Instore has reported like-for-like sales down 1.9 per cent for the five weeks to January 3 as it was hit by the heavy discounting at Woolworths in the run-up to Christmas.
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Sir David Jones signals end for JJB’s faltering lifestyle division
JJB Sports’ lifestyle division will cease to exist “within weeks” as executive chairman Sir David Jones ploughs ahead with attempts to turn around the embattled retailer’s fortunes.
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Blooming Marvellous on brink as Kcaj falters
The future of Icelandic fund Kcaj hung in the balance as Retail Week went to press and one of its investments, maternity chain Blooming Marvellous, was making a last-ditch attempt to find a buyer.
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East boss exits after Fabindia deal
East chief executive Andrew Webb has left the womenswear retailer following the acquisition of a 25 per cent stake by Indian retail giant Fabindia.
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Opinion
Pre-pack abuse needs to end
Retailers face many injustices, some real, others perceived. But they don’t come much bigger than this. One of your biggest rivals – which has been in administration and then bought out – has a store on a major high street. And you’re paying their rent.
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Mosaic to sell Shoe Studio following review
Mosaic has put its footwear brand Shoe Studio up for sale.
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New Look HQ moves to London to further global ambitions
New Look is to relocate its buying, merchandise and design teams to London to create a head office in the capital in a bid to become a global value fashion player.
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Opinion
Primark: too close to home
Primark’s stellar first-quarter trading results have been somewhat overshadowed this week by the revelation that one of its suppliers has allegedly employed illegal immigrants in sweatshop conditions in Manchester.
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Primark first-quarter sales up 18 per cent
Primark has revealed that total sales grew in its first quarter, as it continued to open new space across Europe.
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NewsFat Face sales up on declining EBITDA
Earnings at fashion and lifestyle retailer Fat Face fell more than 4 per cent in the 26 weeks to November 29 despite sales growth of 1.8 per cent for the period.
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Marks & Spencer targets cost-conscious shoppers with eco campaign
Marks & Spencer has launched a marketing drive to help cash-strapped shoppers save money by making 'green' lifestyle changes.
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N Brown reports sales up but bad debt takes margin toll
Home shopping group N Brown notched up like-for-like growth of 8.8 per cent over Christmas, but bad debt dragged down gross margin.
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NewsPrimark first-quarter sales up 18%
Primark has revealed that total sales grew in its first quarter, as it continued to open new space across Europe.
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Otto UK reviews 3,800 jobs
The jobs of up to 3,800 staff at Otto UK are under review as the home shopping group revealed plans for a huge overhaul of the business.
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QS like-for-likes climb
Value fashion retailer QS has revealed that like-for-like sales climbed 5.4 per cent in the quarter to the end of 2008.
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JJB Sports heads for £10m loss
JJB Sports has warned it will make a loss this year of between 5m and 10m after tough trading conditions hit sales and gross margin.
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JJB chief executive's future in the balance as share transfer investigated
The future of JJB chief executive Chris Ronnie is hanging in the balance after the retailer launched an investigation into a transfer of his JJB shares.
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Primark apologises to 'innocent employees' after BBC investigation
Primark has reiterated its stance on ethical business practices and expressed regret at the harm caused to staff employed by two of its suppliers, after the BBC showed video footage alleging it employed illegal immigrants in UK sweatshops.
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Jacques Vert like-for-likes drop 6.8 per cent
Womenswear retailer Jacques Vert has revealed like-for-likes dropped 6.8 per cent in the 26 weeks to October 25, with sales falling from 58.3m to 54.9m.
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Icelandic fund Kcaj faces administration
Icelandic investment fund Kcaj, which owns several chains including Jones the Bootmaker, Mountain Warehouse and Blooming Marvellous, could be put into administration this week forcing the sale of its stakes in the retailers.