All Fashion articles – Page 859
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Inditex to launch accessories chain
Inditex is preparing to unveil a standalone accessories chain.
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Arcadia profits climb despite summer blues
Fashion tycoon Sir Philip Green celebrated a small profit rise at Arcadia, despite the effects of the worst summer washout in years.
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Original Factory sales jump as buy-out deal nears close
Original Factory Shop revealed that a sale of the value store group is likely before the end of the year, as it unveiled record half-year results.
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Kookai to battle Peacocks over copycat claim
Kooka UK has launched a legal battle against Peacocks, claiming that the value retailer copied three of its knitwear garments.
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Austin Reed gears up for Middle East entry
Austin Reed is poised to sign its first franchise agreement in the Middle East, with its debut store set to open in Kuwait in spring next year.
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Fashion sector faces busy week
Next week is a busy one in the retail calendar. As well as the long-anticipated opening of Tesco’s first stores in the US, the long-overdue Sainsbury’s Delta Two bid deadline and the much-hyped UK launch of the iPhone, fashion will once again be under the microscope.
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Mystery shopper
THE MISSION To find a mid-priced suit for workTHE REQUIREMENTS It needs to fit someone who is 6ft 7ins and cost no more than £250THE TIME AND PLACE Monday, 11am. Oxford town Centre
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Next: signs of improvement close
An end to declining like-for-likes is in sight at fashion group Next, broker JP Morgan believes.
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Peacocks to up fashion kudos with trend-led Christmas line
Peacocks is ramping up its fashion credentials with a trend-led collection for Christmas that distances the value retailer from its commodity-focused past.
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Sports brands lack team spirit
Big brands need to offer cheaper football shirts so retailers are not forced onto grey market
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Blacks eyes women in Freespirit rethink as like-for-likes increase
Outdoors retailer Blacks is to develop its Freespirit brand with a greater focus on womenswear, following its decision to retain its interest in the label.
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Ed Hardy to make UK debut in spring after Paris opening
US designer denim brand Ed Hardy is to make its UK debut with a standalone store in London in spring next year.
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Target on course to go nationwide in the US
Target is to open a raft of shops that will secure its presence across all 50 US states.
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Reiss goes global
Fashion retailer Reiss has forged ahead with aggressive expansion plans and the man in charge has no intention of slowing down. David Reiss tells Lisa Berwin how he plans to take it to the next level
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New Figleaves web tool to let users share info
Figleaves is to add a consumer product research tool to its web site to complement its existing ratings and review service.
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Debenhams launches menswear in Desire stores
Debenhams has signalled new-found confidence in its menswear by introducing it to Desire stores.
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M&S’s Lane Fox backs online social networking
Marks & Spencer non-executive director Martha Lane Fox has highlighted the benefits of online social networking to retailers.
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Comptoir des Cotonniers accelerates UK growth
French womenswear retailer Comptoir des Cotonniers is ramping up its expansion in the UK and plans to open 30 outlets by 2010.
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Baugur denies bid is on for French Connection
Baugur, which this week upped its stake in French Connection to 20 per cent, has ruled out bidding for the fashion retailer.
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Debenhams unveils Christmas windows
Debenhams has unveiled an all-singing, all-dancing Christmas window display to up the ante for the most memorable festive display on London’s Oxford Street.