All Fashion articles – Page 777
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NewsValue stance pays off as George volumes rocket
Asda brand a step closer to taking top spot by 2011 as volume growth outpaces the market
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AnalysisThe price of going private
In recession, it might be expected that an increasing number of retailers would turn to private label to ease their burdens. But what are shoppers’ perceptions of such ranges, asks John Ryan
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News‘Hard work pays off’ as M&S trade picks up
Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose has played down any long-term threat to businesses such as his own from purely price-led retailers as the M&S posted better than expected fourth-quarter figures.Looking past the credit crunch, Rose said: “Those retailers with a point of difference, ...
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NewsH&M London stores refresh
The fashion giant has re-engineered two of its busiest London stores to add space and introduce design elements to improve the shopper experience.Last week H&M completed its new-look Oxford Circus shop; this week it will unveil its refreshed Covent Garden store, to which it has added a new floor.H&M managing ...
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NewsTopshop New York
The long-awaited launch of Topshop’s New York flagship took place this week when owner Sir Philip Green and supermodel Kate Moss led the opening of the store.The four-storey shop opened in New York’s SoHo district to huge PR fanfare with a host of celebrity guests.Green ...
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AnalysisThe race is on for top spots in sports retail
Dave Whelan wants to turn JJB’s health club chain into a retailer ‘serious about sport’ again, pitching him into a competitive market.
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AnalysisSir Stuart Rose
He may have led M&S to renewed success, but Rose’s role at the retailer is being challenged. George MacDonald separates man from media
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Topshop New York opens its doors
Topshop opens its doors today in New York with owner Sir Philip Green telling local reporters it is “the best store we have ever built”.
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Mike Ashley transfers his stake in Sports Direct
Sports Direct founder and chief executive Mike Ashley has transferred his entire stake in the sports retailer to a company wholly owned by himself.
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Findel axes Cotswold Company and Letterbox
Home shopping retailer Findel has decided to shut down its Cotswold Company and Letterbox brands after the completion of its strategic review.
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Mothercare storms ahead with strong international performance
Mothercare has revealed strong full-year sales, with a stellar performance from its international division.
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Topshop readies for New York opening
Topshop opens its first store in the US on Thursday as local press reports indicate that a nationwide expansion programme may follow.
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Selfridges makes redundancies
Selfridges has made 12 head office positions redundant after a consultation period with 31 staff.
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Asos gears up for launch of community site
Fashion e-tailer Asos is to invite a selection of customers to test its online community site Asos Life in the next two weeks as it gears up for the full launch later this month.
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Mike Ashley in frame for Chris Ronnie's JJB Sports stake
Former JJB Sports chief executive Chris Ronnie’s 23 per cent in JJB Sports is believed to have been sold to sports tycoon Mike Ashley.
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HSBC places stake in Debenhams
Updated: HSBC has placed a 13.1 per cent stake in Debenhams, previously held by collapsed Icelandic investor Baugur.
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M&S sales fall but outperform expectations
Marks & Spencer has reported like-for-like sales fell 4.2 per cent in its fourth quarter, but the retailer’s performance was better than feared.
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M&S shareholder calls for new chairman within 15 months
A major Marks & Spencer shareholder has called on the retailer to appoint an independent chairman within 15 months.
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Row breaks out over Chris Ronnie's exit from JJB
Chris Ronnie's exit from JJB Sports could be scrutinised in the law courts after a row broke out on whether he jumped or was pushed from the company.
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Woolworths South Africa attuned to social change
It may have disappeared from the high street here, but elsewhere the Woolworths name is alive and well. In South Africa, under Englishman Andrew Jennings, it is a 400-store business that bears similarities to Marks & Spencer.