All Footwear articles – Page 29
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NewsWarm weather pushes retail like-for-likes up 1.3% in May
UK retail like-for-likes in May were up 1.3% as warm weather drove sales, according to British Retail Consortium (BRC) KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsClarks profits hit by rising costs and promotions
Pre-tax profit at footwear giant Clarks dipped 2.4% for the year to January 31 due to a combination of high cost pressures and a rise in promotional activity.
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NewsMonsoon's Ridler to head Russian retail giant
Monsoon managing director Peter Ridler is to become chief executive of Russian footwear retail giant CentrObuv, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsGucci wins trademark infringement battle against Guess
Luxury label Gucci has won $4.7m (£3.0m) of damages after US denim brand Guess was found to be imitating Gucci trademarks.
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AnalysisHow to attract international shoppers
As a big summer of tourism approaches, Alison Clements finds out why the UK has such appeal to international shoppers, what they like to buy and how retailers can attract them.
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NewsShoon rescued out of administration by GA Europe
Shoon has been acquired out of administration as part of a management buyout supported by restructuring specialist GA Europe.
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GalleryPop-up shops: Going from strength to strength
Pop-up shops have come a long way from being attention-grabbing fads to brand mainstays that can make serious money.
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AnalysisRetailers and landlords: Lease conflict time bomb
Retailers and landlords remain in disputes over pre-packs, downscaling, and now monthly rents. Meanwhile, a lease time bomb is ticking, warns Mark Faithfull. However, it could spell good news for retailers.
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NewsHigh street sales ease in April, says CBI
High street sales fell in line with expectations in April as consumers continued to rein in spending, according to the CBI Distributive Trades Survey.
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Galeries Lafayette to revamp flagship store
Department store business Galeries Lafayette plans a E85m (£71.8m) investment at its flagship store on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris.The retailer intends to expand the space dedicated to luxury goods, leather products, jewellery and footwear. As part of the renovation, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Chanel outlets will be located on two ...
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GallerySelfridges: a room with a premium view
The women’s Designer Galleries East at Selfridges on Oxford Street is open for business. John Ryan visits and gets a taste of luxury.
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NewsWarm weather drives March retail sales increase
UK retail like-for-like sales increased 1.3% in March as warm weather boosted the performance of non-food, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) KMPG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsAsics to open Oxford Street flagship ahead of Olympics
Sneaker brand Asics is to open a flagship store on Oxford Street in time for the Olympics.
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NewsFood drives shop price inflation increase
Shop price inflation rose to 1.5% in March from February’s two-year low of 1.2% as food inflation shot up in the month, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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NewsAlexa Chung fronted Superga brand eyes central London expansion
Italian shoe brand Superga is on the hunt for more central London stores as it seeks to increase it presence in the capital.
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GalleryStore of the Week: United Nude, Knightsbridge
In spite of the name, United Nude is a shoe brand and retailer and has nothing to do with flashing the flesh.
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NewsInflation drops to 3.4% in February
February’s rate of CPI inflation dropped from 3.6% in Janaury to 3.4% in February, the lowest rate since November 2010, which could be welcome relief for the recovering economy.
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Foot Locker updates strategic plans
Foot Locker has updated on its strategic plan for the period 2012 to 2016. In 2010, the retailer outlined a five-year plan to achieve sales of $6bn (£3.84bn) and $400 (£256) sales per gross square foot, up from $360 (£230) that year. Foot Locker has set out new financial objectives ...
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NewsOffice: Strong Christmas sales and expansion plans
The footwear retailer had strong Christmas sales and plans further expansion
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NewsSchuh to launch first international website
Schuh will take its first steps into Europe as it launches its first international website for France in May this year.