All Fashion articles – Page 341
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NewsM&S loyalty card chief departs amid allegation she used racist language
Marks & Spencer has lost the head of its loyalty card scheme, Suzanna Broer, amid a report she allegedly used racist language at work.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop Christmas sales boosted by luxury brands demand
The Fragrance Shop has reported a 7.7% rise in like-for-likes over the Christmas trading period after strong sales from luxury brands.
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NewsDebenhams aims to recruit ex-Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire to board
Department store chain Debenhams is in talks to recruit former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire to its boardroom, according to reports.
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OpinionOpinion: Making celebrity tie-ups work for retail businesses
Why there needs to be a meaningful relationship between celebrity and brand for consumers to care about an endorsement partnership.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Debenhams, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on January 4, 2016: Aldi's expansion plans, M&S fires loyalty scheme head and Debenhams in talks with Sir Ian Cheshire.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports 2.3% sales increase in Christmas week
Sales at John Lewis rose 2.3% to £129.2m in Christmas week, a performance which the retailer said was “suppressed” by the timing of clearance.
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NewsM&S multichannel boss Laura Wade-Gery extends maternity leave
Marks & Spencer multichannel executive director Laura Wade-Gery has extended her maternity leave to a full year to now return in September 2016.
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch brand president Christos Angelides exits
Fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch brand president Christos Angelides has left after just 15 months at the US-based business.
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NewsWave of insolvencies predicted as retailers face perfect storm
A “perfect storm” of high discounting and a lacklustre golden quarter could cause multiple insolvencies in the new year, experts have warned.
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NewsEtailer Koovs reports widening of interim losses despite soaring sales
Indian etailer Koovs has posted a widening of its half-year pre-tax losses to INR 570.6m (£5.7m) despite delivering “rapid” sales growth.
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NewsRetail sales volumes below expectations in December, says CBI
Retailers’ sales by volume are below expectations in December while growth is expected to slow next month, according to the latest CBI survey.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils Beijing flagship as Chinese expansion continues
Marks & Spencer has opened a flagship store in The Place shopping mall in Beijing as the retailer builds its presence in China.
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NewsFashion retailer Joules eyes IPO as it hires Rothschild to explore options
Fashion brand Joules is said to be the latest retailer to consider an IPO after it hired Rothschild to explore options.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Store openings, closures and tie-ups in 2015
From new shopping centres to some intriguing shop-in-shop tie-ups, 2015 showed how bricks-and-mortar retailing continues to evolve.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise as shoppers gear up for a mobile Christmas
John Lewis sales were up this week despite the mild weather, with sales of gifts and gadgets soaring in the run-up to Christmas.
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GalleryStore gallery: Cycling specialist Rapha banks on new Spitalfields store
A chance for cycling fans to test-drive products helps cyclewear retailer Rapha stand out from the crowd at its new clubhouse store in London.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, The Hut and Holland & Barrett
Retail news round-up on December 17, 2015: M&S set to open first outlet in the Chinese capital city and The Hut Group in discussions to offload stake to BlackRock.
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NewsPlus-size brand Scarlett & Jo seeks investment to grow operations
Plus-size fashion brand Scarlett & Jo, headed by Coppernob supply veteran Gifi Fields, is seeking investment to expand its operations.
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NewsTed Baker buys its famous head office building for £55.3m
Ted Baker is to acquire its distinctive head office building, securing a base for continued expansion.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on December 17, 2015: BHS owner drafts in Aidan Treacy as CFO, and Labour MPs demand government probe into Sports Direct.