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Beales’ like-for-like decline eases
Department store Beales revealed today that like-for-like sales slumped 6 per cent in the 43 weeks to August 30.
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John Lewis Partnership profits crash
John Lewis Partnership pre-tax profits have tumbled in the first half as it is hit by the crisis in consumer confidence and the stalling retail and housing market.
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Faith chiefs exit as chain nears administration
Senior management at shoe chain Faith are set to leave the business as it is expected the chain will be put into administration this afternoon.
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Sports Direct posts flat quarterly sales and profits
Sports Direct, the store group controlled by controversial tycoon Mike Ashley, managed to maintain sales and profits in its last quarter, despite torrid trading conditions.
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Next remains cautious as profits fall
Next has posted a fall of 12.4 per cent in pre-tax profits in its first half to July, down to 173.5 million for the period.
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Topshop launches US site and new Kate Moss range
Kate Moss’s new collection launched at Topshop today along with a US web site for Topshop and Topman ahead of the fashion store’s debut in the US later this year.
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Azendi to more than double store count by 2010
Jewellery chain Azendi has embarked on an expansion drive to more than double its store portfolio to 22 shops by the end of next year.
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Asda to scrap celebrities for new-look George ads
Asda has ditched Coleen Rooney as the face of its clothing label George.
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John Lewis signs Karen Elson to front fashion ads
John Lewis is to launch its biggest fashion ad campaign to date, featuring supermodel Karen Elson.
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Primark sales and profits to climb
Value fashion retailer Primark’s sales and profits will be “well ahead of last year”, parent company Associated British Foods reported in its pre-close update.
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M&S hits back in sacking row
Marks & Spencer has hit back with a scathing attack on the GMB union in the row over the sacking of its “whistle-blower” employee.
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Asos discount site goes live
Fashion e-tailer Asos has today launched its discount site Asos Red, www.asos.com/Red .
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Credit crunch will drive Christmas shoppers online
Up to 68 per cent of shoppers are planning to shop online for Christmas presents this year.
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Gap sales fall in August
Sales at US fashion giant Gap fell 5 per cent to US$1.14 billion ( 639.9 million) in the four weeks to August 30.
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Asda to open five Asda Living stores this year
Asda will open a further five Asda Living stores across the UK this year, bringing its total to 21.
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John Lewis sales up
Sales at John Lewis were up 1.6 per cent in the week to August 30, driven by back-to-school sales and a strong performance in electricals and technology.
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Housing policy brings industry little comfort
The Government’s 1 billion raft of initiatives to kick-start the housing market is unlikely to improve retail trading, store chiefs and analysts have said.
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Cortefiel insists UK still offers opportunities
Spanish retailer Cortefiel is bullish about UK opportunities, despite putting plans for standalone stores in this country on hold.
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Hobbs to tap younger market in brand rejig
Hobbs wants to tempt back lapsed customers and attract a younger audience under the direction of its new managing director, Nicky Dulieu.
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Blacks to target cash-strapped Brits staying in UK for holidays
Blacks chief executive Neil Gillis is bullish about next year, because he believes the downturn will prompt consumers to holiday in the UK.