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AnalysisThe changing face of fashion retail
Fashion has come a long way in 20 years, as the rise of online and Asian manufacturing drove significant change. Rebecca Thomson charts the trends that have changed the sector.
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NewsEbay appoints Amanda Metcalfe as UK marketing director
Online marketplace Ebay has appointed Amanda Metcalfe as marketing director of the UK and Republic of Ireland.
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NewsAllders in critical discussions with landlord
Famous department store Allders is in critical discussions with its landlord about reducing its rent bill as it battles a tough retail environment.
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NewsH&M to collaborate with Maison Martin Margiela
Fashion giant H&M has revealed its next collaboration will be with French fashion house Maison Martin Margiela.
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OpinionRetailers sign up to social gifting app Wrapp
Launched in the UK earlier this year, social gifting app Wrapp has attracted several big name retailers including Asos and Aurora.
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NewsMorrisons trials Sainsbury's-style voucher scheme
Morrisons is trialling a coupon at till offer to rival Sainsbury’s Brand Match scheme.
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AnalysisTen lessons to learn from Ted Baker
The quirky fashion retailer Ted Baker posted a sales 14.6% sales rise in the 19 weeks to June 9. What can others learn from its success?
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Sainsbury’s e-book acquisition mean for the market?
Sainsbury’s raised eyebrows this morning with the announcement of its acquisition of the 64% stake HMV had in etailer and social media platform Anobii.
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NewsRetail disquiet over Portas TV show grows as 'gagging clause' imposed
Concern is mounting that plans to make a TV programme about Portas Pilot towns could undermine the efforts of retailers to revive troubled high streets.
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AnalysisThe e-book market: What do retailers need to know?
Sainsbury’s acquisition of HMV’s stake in Anobii has thrown the spotlight on the e-book market. Retail Week takes a look
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GalleryIn pictures: Lacoste opens largest store
Lacoste has opened its largest store to date, in Knightsbridge.
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NewsNespresso reveals UK expansion plans
Premium coffee brand Nespresso is bolstering its business through store growth as it prepares to open two central London sites this summer which it said will put it “on the map”.
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NewsFindel turnaround on track as pre-tax profit soars
Home shopping retailer Findel’s turnaround has started to bear fruit as pre-tax profit before exceptionals soared 53% to £10.7m in its year to March 30.
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NewsDebenhams rolls out free wifi in-store
Debenhams will launch free wifi across its 167-store chain, which will see it offer the largest internet coverage of any department store group in the UK.
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NewsZara wins appeal case against Christian Louboutin
Fashion retailer Zara has won a landmark case against footwear designer Christian Louboutin over the right to sell red-soled shoes, a feature the designer is well-known for.
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NewsPark Group reports leap in pre-tax profit
Park Group has recorded a 23% leap in pre-tax profit to £8.6m in the last year.
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NewsTed Baker remains cautious despite sales uplift
Fashion retailer Ted Baker delivered a “good performance in line with the Board’s expectations” for the 19 week period to June 9 but stressed it remained cautious of the uncertain economy.
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NewsSainsbury's buys HMV stake in e-book business
Sainsbury’s has purchased HMV’s stake in e-book business Anobii for £1.
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OpinionComment: Why is mobile payment failing in the US?
In the States, mobile payment is one of those magical concepts where all of the relevant players are in complete agreement that this is a must-have. And yet, despite the fact everyone says they want it, it’s not getting anywhere.
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OpinionThe unpredictable world of retail
Retail can sometimes be pretty predictable. Significant events such as market entries or exits, new launches or promotions, or changes to trading performance are often flagged up in advance.