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News
Gap sales continue to fall
Sales at US fashion giant Gap have continued to fall, with total sales in the four weeks to November 29 down 10 per cent to US$1.39 billion ( 949.7 million).
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Analysis
Shop Direct's Mark Newton-Jones: On the double
It’s been an exciting three years for Shop Direct Group chief Mark Newton-Jones, since Littlewoods’ merger with rival GUS. Lisa Berwin finds out how the turnaround is progressing.
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Opinion
Deep discounting comes at a price for fashion retailers
The unprecedented wave of Sales and promotions on the high street seems to be doing little to lift shoppers' spirits or open their purse strings. Are the likes of Debenhams and Marks & Spencer going about attracting shoppers in the right way? Or is recession depression all-pervasive?
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Republic stands by growth plans despite market
Branded young-fashion retailer Republic remains committed to its expansion plans despite the toughening market conditions.
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Reiss to review price points as profits fall
Reiss is considering dropping its entry price points as it seeks to attract more customers after suffering a fall in UK operating profit.
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Primark ready to topple George’s crown as king of value fashion
Primark is poised to topple Asda’s George from the top value fashion market share spot.
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Interest rate slashed to 2%
The Bank of England has cut the interest rate by 1 percentage point to 2 per cent in a move that will bring some respite to retailers.
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Relief for Mosaic as it wins monthly rents concession
Deal will bring cash flow benefits for fashion giant Mosaic over the crucial Christmas trading period.
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JJB attempts to reassure investors after shares plunge
Embattled JJB Sports has issued a holding statement to reassure investors following its share price slump and intense speculation about its future.
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Retailers ramp up pre-Christmas Sales
Retailers have stepped up their discounting dramatically in recent weeks, with three quarters of the UK's leading chains offering discounts in the run-up to Christmas.
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M&S confirms second one-day Sale
Marks & Spencer has confirmed it will hold a second one-day Sale on Thursday.
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Uniqlo mulls UK and US acquisitions
Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo is understood to be looking for acquisitions in the UK and the US.
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OFT probes Sports Direct and JJB
The Office of Fair Trading is examining whether a merger between JJB Sports and its rival Sports Direct is on the cards and whether any such merger would need to be referred to the Competition Commission.
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Tach hits West End
Luxury Russian jewellery brand Tach is preparing to open its first worldwide standalone store in London’s West End.
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Debenhams confirms three-day Sale
Debenhams has confirmed it will tomorrow launch a three-day Sale, which is expected to be extended to cover the whole weekend.
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Republic EBITDA soars
Fashion retailer Republic has reported a rise of over 30 per cent in EBITDA to 17.2 million for the year to January 27.
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Trading below expectations at Stylo
Shoe retailer Stylo has continued to be hit by tough conditions on the high street, announcing today that trading in the four weeks since October 31 had been below expectations.
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JD Sports Fashion like-for-like sales slow
Like-for-like sales at JD Sports Fashion have been hit by the difficult economic climate and strong comparatives from last year.
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John Lewis sales fail to sparkle
Sales at retail bellwether John Lewis have continued to decline as confidence on the high street wanes.