All Abercrombie & Fitch articles – Page 2

Opinion
Comment: Angelides’ hiring is tribute to British talent

2014-06-12T10:22:00Z

The news that product guru Christos Angelides is to leave Next is a blow to both the Leicester-based retailer and the broader UK retail sector.
News
Next's Christos Angelides faces challenge to revive Abercrombie brand

2014-06-12T07:00:00Z

Christos Angelides has taken on a big challenge to revive the ailing Abercrombie Fitch brand, industry observers believe.
Analysis
Profile: Christos Angelides, the Next product guru heading for Abercrombie

2014-06-10T17:42:00Z

Next product supremo Christos Angelides is swapping brands and continents after being poached by Abercombie Fitch.
News
Next's Christos Angelides joins Abercrombie & Fitch as president

2014-06-10T14:15:00Z

Next product director Christos Angelides has been named president of Abercrombie Fitch and Abercrombie kids brands.
Analysis
Analysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK, 2014

2014-04-04T07:00:00Z

The second annual Zolfo Cooper Growth Retailer Report, produced in association with Retail Week, highlights the businesses that have excelled in increasing profits in the UK.
News
Abercrombie & Fitch to shut down Gilly Hicks underwear stores

2013-11-06T08:33:00Z

Abercrombie Fitch is to shut down its 20 Gilly Hicks underwear stores around the world, including five in the UK.
Analysis
Analysis: Brainwaves and neuromarketing - how retailers can use psychology to influence shoppers

2013-09-27T07:00:00Z

Powerful psychological techniques influence shopper behaviour and the science behind them is becoming more sophisticated, reports Rebecca Thomson.
Opinion
Comment: Regent Street continues to build its branded reputation

2013-09-16T09:30:00Z

From being a retail backwater around a decade ago, Regent Street has become central London’s must-visit destination.
News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Abercrombie & Fitch; Marks & Spencer; eBay; Debenhams; Hobbycraft

2013-07-25T07:29:00Z

Retail news round-up July 25, 2013: Abercrombie Fitch recruitment policy investigated, M S autumn womenswear launches and eBay tests hire site in the UK.
Opinion
Comment: Developing solutions for online clothing retailers

2012-11-01T07:00:00Z

The three biggest issues our customers and potential customers tell us every day that they face are:
Analysis
Analysis: Why American retailers are entering the UK

2012-09-06T16:42:00Z

US retailers are increasingly crossing the pond to set up shop in this country. Alex Lawson examines the opportunities and pitfalls they face.
News
Hollister to open first Australian store in 2013

2012-08-30T07:00:00Z

Abercrombie Fitch-owned US fashion brand Hollister will open its first Australian store next year. It comes as several international clothing retailers plan to enter the market, including Uniqlo , H M , J Crew, Banana Republic and Forever 21. The Hollister brand will launch in a mall ...
News
Abercrombie & Fitch to open Australian Hollister store

2012-08-23T07:00:00Z

Abercrombie Fitch will open its first Australian Hollister store next year. It comes after a number of international clothing retailers have said they will open stores in the market. Uniqlo will open soon, along with retailers including H M , J Crew, Banana Republic, Sephora, ...
News
Abercrombie & Fitch identifies 180 stores to close

2012-06-28T09:21:00Z

Clothing retailer Abercrombie Fitch has identified 180 stores to close over the next few years as it seeks to improve margins in US shops. The retailer will instead emphasise international expansion as part of its growth strategy. It will mainly close eponymous stores as well as Abercrombie children’s ...
News
Victoria’s Secret races to open London shops for the Olympics

2012-05-18T00:00:00Z

First UK stores to open days before the Games as the retailer aims to capitalise on tourism boom.
News
Savile Row tailors oppose Abercrombie & Fitch kidswear store

2012-03-06T09:50:00Z

Savile Row retailers are up in arms about plans for US casualwear giant Abercrombie Fitch to open a kidswear store on the famous upmarket menswear shopping destination.
Analysis
NRF: Why technology matters to retail

2012-01-27T00:00:00Z

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.
News
Abercrombie & Fitch considers India expansion

2012-01-26T07:00:00Z

Abercrombie Fitch staff have visited India as it considers setting up shop in the country. An Abercrombie Fitch spokesperson said: “We are constantly evaluating new opportunities for our brands, including new countries, for expansion.” Gap is also said to have stepped interest into the ...
Analysis
How to win spend and inspire people

2012-01-20T00:00:00Z

Customers might think they don’t want to spend, but they may just need some gentle persuasion. Rebecca Thomson finds out how to get people shopping when they think they don’t want to.
News
Gilly Hicks opens with a splash in Cardiff

2011-12-08T11:23:00Z

Abercrombie Fitch owned lingerie, beach and nightwear brand, Gilly Hicks, has opened at the St David’s Centre in Cardiff.