All articles by Lisa Berwin – Page 11
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NewsTheo Paphitis to set up rival chain to La Senza
Former La Senza owner and Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis is setting up a new lingerie chain to take on his former business.
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NewsAnn Summers to expand product range
Ann Summers is expanding its brand with the launch of cosmetics and swimwear ranges which will go into stores next month.
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NewsOnline retail sales grow 13% in February
Strong Valentine’s Day sales helped retailers achieve growth of 13% online in February, according to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Index.
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NewsSports Direct given ‘put up or shut up’ deadline on Blacks
Sports Direct has been given a “put up or shut up” deadline by the Takeover Panel over its interest in Blacks Leisure.
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NewsBenetton chief exits as profits and sales fall
Italian fashion group Benetton is losing its chief executive after three years as its profits and sales fell last year.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose under fire over new pay package
Sir Stuart Rose faces yet more criticism as analysts and Marks & Spencer investors raised concerns over the salary he will receive when he moves to a non-executive position in July.
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NewsInditex confident of prospects as it slows pace of store openings
Fashion group Inditex is confident of continued success and profitable expansion across all of its markets despite a slowdown in space growth.
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NewsFigleaves trials move from pure play with concession in Allders
Lingerie etailer Figleaves is trialling its first physical retail offer with a concession in Allders in Croydon.
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OpinionCould Richemont net a winner?
No wonder Richemont is targeting a larger slice of Net-a-Porter — it has been one of the best etail growth stories in a market where its founder Natalie Massenet once faced naysayers who believed luxury fashion would never work online.
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NewsInditex full year profits grow 5%
Inditex net profits grew 5% in its full year to January 31 with total sales across the Spanish fashion group up 7% to €11bn (£9.95bn).
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Former La Senza boss to launch Hed Kandi stores
Former La Senza chief Rose Foster is working with nightclub group the Ministry of Sound to open clothing stores under its Hed Kandi brand.
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NewsPark Group to launch pre-paid cards
Christmas hamper company Park Group is launching a range of pre-paid cards to for its customers that will redeemable at major high street chains.
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NewsAsos launches new management incentive plan
Fashion etailer Asos has unveiled details of its new management incentive plan.
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NewsBlacks suppliers threaten boycott if Sports Direct takes control
Suppliers to Blacks Leisure have threatened to boycott the outdoor chain if Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct successfully bids for the business.
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NewsRichemont makes bid for Net-a-Porter
Luxury etailer Net-a-Porter is reported to have received a bid from Swiss luxury group Richemont.
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NewsEBay to tackle fashion with fixed-price site
EBay is to launch a fashion channel for branded goods, taking on rival etailers such as M and M Direct, JD Sports and Asos.
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NewsFat Face owner injects new capital to secure future growth
Fat Face owner Bridgepoint has injected £8.5m into the business to help the retailer’s expansion plans, it has emerged.
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NewsRetail sales ahead 2.2% in February
UK retail sales grew 2.2% on a like-for-like basis in February, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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AnalysisNeed to Know: Oracle Retail Week Awards
Last night the Oracle Retail Week Awards celebrated the sector’s brightest and best in what is always a night to remember
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NewsRWC2010: Amazon rules out stores and grocery offer
Amazon UK has ruled out opening stores and offering food “for the foreseeable future”, its managing director, Brian McBride, has told the Retail Week Conference.