All Luxury articles – Page 44
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NewsAurum to revamp ‘jewel in crown’ as suitors circle
Plans drawn up for ‘fresh and dynamic’ Mappin & Webb following strong year.
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AnalysisIt’s a wrap: Christmas performance revealed
Christmas is over and many retailers’ hangovers were often less painful than anticipated, but was it really better than expected? Charlotte Hardie reports.
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AnalysisTiffany What Makes Love True
Retailers’ use of social networks can veer towards the uncreative, but every so often a brand will stand out from the crowd.
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NewsDebenhams digital boss exits for Gucci
Debenhams’ digital head Harriet Williams has left the retailer to lead Gucci’s global ecommerce charge.
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AnalysisNRF: Why technology matters to retail
2012 will be a key year for retailers, with spending constrained and structural changes hitting hard. Retailers at this year’s NRF conference showed they’re tackling the hurdles head on, finds Rebecca Thomson.
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NewsMulberry posts soaring like-for-likes over Christmas
Luxury goods retailer Mulberry delivered a strong Christmas, with like-for-likes rocketing 35% in the six weeks to January 14.
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OpinionRetailers hold firm as Tesco tailspins
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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GalleryIn Pictures: Hotel Chocolat unveils chocolate factory store
Hotel Chocolat has opened the UK’s first store which combines making and selling chocolate under one roof.
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NewsBurberry sales surge aided by outerwear and leather goods
Burberry continued its impressive growth over the festive period posting a 21% rise in revenues for its third quarter with core outerwear and large leather goods driving growth.
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AnalysisMargins: What do retailers need to know?
Many retailers started their Sales early during the Christmas period. What are the implications of discounting on retailers’ margins?
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NewsHarrods website offline during peak New Years Sale due to "technical difficulties"
Luxury department store Harrods website has been taken offline today during peak New Year Sales trading due to “technical difficulties”.
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NewsPaul Smith full year profits leap
UK designer Paul Smith reported a sales rise of 12% to £196m in the year to June 30 while profits leapt 36% to £34m during the year.
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NewsMulberry appoints new chief executive
Luxury goods retailer Mulberry has appointed a new chief executive who will join in March.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 03. March
Tesco’s attempts to go head-to-head with Asda’s Price Guarantee backfired after it was forced to issue a flood of refunds.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 04. April
April provided ample evidence of the structural changes hitting retailers throughout 2011.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 10. October
Among the headline-grabbing stories of the month was the news that Selfridges had struck a deal with Primark.
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NewsTesco results top off another tough week
As Christmas loomed, store stocks headed south. Food specialists and general merchandisers alike underperformed the All Share index and were sharply down over the year.
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NewsMulberry profits soar 231%
Profits at Mulberry, the luxury brand and retailer, rocketed 231% over the last six months boosted by strong growth overseas.
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NewsGilt takes golden UK opportunity
US private Sale giant Gilt is making a play for the UK market, which it believes will be its top performing overseas territory as it launches international shipping.