All Fashion articles – Page 796
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H&M misses profit expectations
H&M has unveiled a lower-than-expected pretax profit and gross margin performance as it is hit by the retail downturn.
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Consumer confidence down due to banking crisis
Consumer confidence levels dipped at the end of September due to the crisis in the financial markets, after having climbed at the beginning of the month, but consumers are beginning to acclimatise to the downturn according to market researchers GfK NOP.
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Leading Baugur investor files for administration
Icelandic investment business Stodir, which is controlled by Baugur executive chairman J n sgeir J hannesson and which said in July it was acquiring 39 per cent of Baugur, has filed for administration.
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Mexx hunts new chief for turnaround
Mexx is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer to help it accelerate the turnaround of its business.
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Asos targets top e-tail fashion spot
Asos has set its sights on toppling Next off the top spot to become the UK’s biggest fashion web site.
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JJB denies breaching banking covenants
Sporting clothes and accessories retailer JJB Sports has denied claims that it has breached its banking covenants.
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John Lewis sales dive
Sales at John Lewis have fallen in the past week as the retailer contended with good weather and flagging customer confidence.
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JJB posts appalling interims
JJB Sports has reported an adjusted pre-tax loss of 9.7 million for the 26 weeks to July 27, as it faces “the worst retail recession” it has ever known.
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Hardy Amies’ future hangs in balance
Upmarket tailor Hardy Amies is fighting for survival after its major shareholder failed to come up with expected further financial support for the business.
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Cabot Circus opening puts Bristol on the map
Cabot Circus – the 1.5 million sq ft mixed-use retail and residential scheme in the heart of Bristol – opened yesterday.
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Bhs latest to freeze head office salaries
Bhs has become the latest retailer to implement a head office staff pay freeze as retailers respond to the economic squeeze.
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White Stuff to fashion new ranges
White Stuff is to expand its ranges beyond its core clothing offer as it seeks to widen its appeal.
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Guess to bring accessories to the UK
US fashion brand Guess is to debut its standalone accessories format in the UK next month.
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Opinion
JD Sports is a cut above
JD Sports Fashion’s stellar results may have come as a surprise to many, especially those who have been following the fortunes of its sportswear competitors, JJB Sports and Sports Direct.
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Inditex homes in on Asia and Eastern Europe
Spanish fashion giant Inditex has set its eye firmly on the Asian and Eastern European markets as it opened the doors on its 4,000th store.
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Analysis
Creative directors: The creative heart of retail
Creative chiefs are far more than just designers – they play a vital role in making retail the dynamic industry it is. Charlotte Hardie brings nine top names together to find out what drives them
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Moss Bros first-half losses widen
Losses at menswear specialist Moss Bros widened during the retailer’s first half, when sales also fell.
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Sales fall for majority of retailers
Sales have fallen for the majority of retailers on the high street, with no respite in sight for October.
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Anthropologie appoints managing director for Europe
US fashion retailer Anthropologie has appointed James Bidwell as managing director for Europe to advance the chain’s growth into the UK and Europe.
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Laura Ashley profits climb as like-for-likes slip
Homewares and fashion retailer Laura Ashley has revealed its profit before tax and exceptionals has increased 13 per cent to 4.5 million, but like-for-likes have slipped.