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Laura Ashley pushes button on new branding as profits rocket
Fashion-to-furnishings retailer Laura Ashley will roll out a new brand identity following a successful trial. The retailer piloted the branding, dubbed “spring green”, in eight stores nationwide, as revealed by Retail Week (July 13). It will also up marketing investment in fashion, which represents 19 per cent of the UK ...
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Debt crunch may sting profits, analysts warn
Brokers warned that the ongoing corporate lending crisis could take a slice of retailers’ profits if debt market turmoil continues. As the Bank of England stepped in to keep Northern Rock bank afloat, analysts tried to gauge the impact of tightening credit terms on the finances of store groups. Kaupthing ...
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Debenhams: the city view
There were sighs of relief in the Square Mile when Debenhams’ 52-week update brought no nasty surprises. Although like-for-likes fell 5 per cent and gross margin was down, profit forecasts will be met. Chief executive Rob Templeman flagged a more challenging retail environment, but said: “We believe the actions we ...
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City fears Northern Rock fiasco will erode consumer confidence
Cold weather will be better news for fashion retailers that suffered during the wet summer, but fears mounted that the consumer climate may turn truly arctic. The Northern Rock crisis could be the catalyst for shoppers to snap their purses shut. That fear was reflected in the general retail sector’s ...
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Another games specialist goes as sector struggles
Computer games chain ePlay has gone into administration and become the latest victim of the malaise affecting entertainment retailers on the high street. The 13-store retailer traded in new and used computer games and had a portfolio of stores across the UK at locations including Bristol, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Milton Keynes, ...
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B and Q launches gift cards as it shakes up brand
B&Q is to launch its first gift card next month, as it unveils the biggest brand makeover in its history. The DIY giant’s plastic gift cards will feature different designs, such as moving house or Christmas images and will retail for between£1 and£100. This month, B&Q also started a trial ...
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Perfume Shop overhauls store communications
The Perfume Shop is migrating its store communications to an electronic format following the roll-out of an intranet application. Store managers now receive about 15 messages a day through the system, in addition to one longer weekly message that provides a summary of the promotional and marketing activity taking place. ...
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Woolworths rejigs site after customer survey
Woolworths is making changes to its web site after conducting an online survey of customers’ experiences on the site.
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Inditex sales jump 19 per cent
New stores and a growing international presence helps push Inditex sales up to €4.12 billion
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Take That to front Marks and Spencer campaign
Pop group confirmed for autumn Autograph menswear range promo
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Challenges ahead as Virgin becomes Zavvi
Virgin Megastores managing director Simon Douglas has admitted that rebranding Virgin Megastores to Zavvi will pose challenges for the retailer. This week, Virgin Megastores was sold as part of a management buy-out led by managing director Simon Douglas and finance director Steve Peckham. Douglas conceded that the Virgin name has ...
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Retailers back £34m West End revamp plan
The West End of London is set to receive a cash injection of£34 million over the next five years to help reduce congestion, improve signage and push forward the Mayor’s proposals for a new transit network on Oxford Street. This week, the New West End Company revealed its business plan ...
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Superdrug tests green health fascia
Superdrug has unveiled a new-format store as part of its£23 million investment to bring fashion-focused health services to the high street. The Superdrug Health pharmacy store in Brighton bears a green version of the retailer’s new pink fascia, which is being rolled out to 150 stores. The pilot store offers ...
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Target launches limited collection in Selfridges today
Target's limited collection designed by Alice Temperley launches in Selfridges today as part of London Fashion Week