All Fashion articles – Page 380
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NewsNew Look boss: New owner Brait is in it for the long term
New Look’s boss has welcomed Brait and its long-term investment plan for the retailer, suggesting it is not a typical private equity firm.
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NewsInfographic: Election and unsettled weather hits John Lewis weekly footfall
Department store group John Lewis said the election and unsettled weather impacted sales the week ending May 9.
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NewsNew Look sold to South African investment group Brait in £1.9bn deal
Fashion retailer New Look has been sold to South African investment group Brait in a deal valuing the retailer at £1.9bn.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on New Look, Co-op and Unite
Retail news round-up on May 15, 2015: New Look acquired by Brait, Co-op offers board overhaul compromise, and Uniteseeks discussions with supermarkets over job cuts
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NewsRetail Diary: Animal antics in Hong Kong while Greggs kicks up a stink
A boar runs wild in a Hong Kong retailer, Greggs kicks up a stink to tackle homeware and House of Fraser takes over the red carpet.
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VideoThe Retail Week: The election outcome, a retail image crisis and M&S
Content editor Nicola Harrison and senior reporter Caroline Baldwin discuss the biggest retail stories from the past week.
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NewsZara owner Inditex hits back at £5m Brazilian employment abuse claims
Zara owner Inditex has defended itself as it faces a R$25m (£5m) fine over claims it failed to deal with employment abuses in its supply chain.
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NewsBHS bolsters pre-teen offering with Claire’s Accessories partnership
BHS has signed a deal with Claire’s Accessories to trial six concessions in stores to complement its pre-teen clothing range.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on Facebook, Co-op, Alibaba, Regal Rose
Retail news round-up on May 14, 2015: Facebook launching second-hand goods service, Co-op boss admits group was “undermanaged”, Disney to sell Avengers products on Alibaba, Regal Rose taps DBD Media for social media push
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NewsFarfetch buys London boutique Browns for retail tech incubator project
Online retailer Farfetch has bought London fashion boutique Browns in order to operate it as an incubator for retail technology.
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OpinionComment: The improving retail sales trend has helped calm City fears
After fears of a dent in consumer confidence in the run-up to the election, the City was relieved to see April’s retail sales figures.
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AnalysisAnalysis: April Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
The earlier Easter distorted retail sales in April as like-for-likes fell, but underlying growth trends remain positive, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsNext accused of 'bullying' staff into taking Sunday pay cuts
Fashion giant Next has been accused of “bullying” its workers into taking pay cuts for working on Sundays, or face being made redundant.
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NewsRetail sales slip in April due to Easter timing but underlying trade positive
Retail sales fell in April, distorted by the timing of Easter, but the underlying trend looks positive, according to the BRC-KPMG’s Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsAlibaba increases its stake in US ecommerce retailer Zulily
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has upped its interest in the US market by taking a larger stake in online retailer Zulily.
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NewsElection: Retail chiefs including Paphitis and Walker welcome Tory majority
Retail bosses have welcomed the stability of the general election outcome as the Conservatives head towards a slim majority.
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NewsMonsoon outlines improvement plan after annual profits slide
Fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize has launched a wide-ranging business improvement programme after profits nosedived last year.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sainsbury's and Morrisons' results and the election
Executive editor George MacDonald and grocery reporter Luke Tugby discuss the biggest retail stories from the past week.
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NewsBoden to unveil digital catalogue when autumn collection launches
Fashion home shopping specialist Boden is to launch a digital catalogue alongside its traditional paper edition in July.
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NewsNet-a-Porter launches shoppable social media mobile app
Net-a-Porter is launching a new mobile application which will enable customers to socialise online and purchase products.