All Fashion articles – Page 804
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Financial turmoil set to add to retailers’ woes
Intense turmoil in the financial markets precipitated by Lehman Brothers’ collapse will pile pressure on retailers’ finances, bankers have warned.
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Moss families eye up-for-sale Cecil Gee chain
Members of Moss Bros’s founding families are circling the Cecil Gee business, which is understood to be up for sale for 3.5 million.
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NewsTK Maxx and JD Sports scale up online operations
Fashion giants TK Maxx and JD Sports are to launch new online offers in an attempt to snap up a share of burgeoning online sales in the discounted fashion sector.
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House of Fraser to shift discount stock with new fascia
House of Fraser is to launch a second high street format in response to changing shopping habits.
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Debenhams to rethink supplier base to cut costs
Debenhams will consolidate and relocate part of its supplier base to offset inflationary pressure.
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Opinion
Will there be any fashion victims?
What a difference a few days can make. This week’s financial meltdown is of a scale unknown by many working in retail.
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French Connection to slim stores as loss hits
French Connection will downsize its stores in an attempt to drive sales densities after it revealed first-half losses of 3.5 million.
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Kinnaird: Faith’s brand position will not change
John Kinnaird, the new owner of shoe retailer Faith, has unveiled his plans for the business and says he does not plan to reposition it.
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JoJo Maman Bébé mulls overseas offensive
Mother and baby specialist JoJo Maman B b is eyeing international markets as it bucks the downturn to reveal robust sales.
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Fashion drives volume rise in August
Strong fashion and footwear sales spearheaded a surprise 1.2 per cent rise in retail sales volumes in August while food groups suffered, according to ONS monthly sales data.
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Analysis
In-store promotions: Let me entertain you
Enough of the misery – it’s time to inject some fun into retail. Charlotte Hardie discovers how savvy retailers are lifting morale and sales with innovative in-store promotions to beat the blues.
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Topshop New York to miss Christmas debut
Topshop will not be opening in New York in time for Christmas after Sir Philip Green ran into building difficulties.
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European Commission urged not to extend footwear anti-dumping law
The European Commission is under pressure not to extend footwear anti-dumping laws after trade experts from a majority of EU states today made a surprise decision to oppose an extension of the duties.
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M&S pilots reviews and video on its site
Marks & Spencer is experimenting with product videos and ratings and reviews on its e-commerce site.
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Inditex second-quarter profits rise
Fashion giant Inditex, owner of the Zara chain, has posted a surge in first-half sales and profits.
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Mamas & Papas to enter Russia
Maternity and nursery retailer Mamas & Papas has signed a franchise agreement to enter Russia.
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Inflation climbs to 4.7 per cent in August
The annual rate of inflation rose to 4.7 per cent in August, an increase on the previous month’s 4.4 per cent rate, following hikes to food and energy bills.
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Debenhams sales hold firm
Department store group Debenhams has reported a 0.9 per cent dip in like-for-likes for the year to August 30.
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French Connection's losses widen
French Connection’s pre-tax loss has increased in its half-year results, despite what it described as the “encouraging” performance of its retail business in the difficult economic climate.