All Fashion articles – Page 385
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NewsLaura Ashley reports strong full-year profits of 14.6% thanks to home accessories
Laura Ashley has reported an increase in its full-year pre-tax profit by 14.6% to £23.5m, thanks to growth from its home accessories category.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose and John Lewis sales surge as Easter falls early
Waitrose and John Lewis recorded a sales surge for the week ending April 4 due to the earlier fall of Easter this year and warmer weather.
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NewsBonmarché like-for-likes drop as warm autumn continues to bite
Bonmarché recorded a drop in like-for-like sales during its fourth quarter as it struggled to recover from the unseasonably mild autumn.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Matalan and Burberry
Retail news round-up on April 10, 2015: Matalan positions itself as a modern family brand with TV campaign and Burberry shares soar on takeover rumour.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Aldi overtaking Waitrose, Co-op results, and M&S discussed
Join our executive editor George MacDonald and news editor Nicola Harrison, as they pick through the week’s main news stories.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Marks & Spencer increases its fashion sales
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Marks & Spencer increasing its clothing and general merchandise sales.
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NewsRetail board directors need to drive fashion sustainability, says Ethical Trading Initiative
Retail board directors need to push forward with sustainable fashion lines in order for ethical clothing to become mainstream.
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NewsMulberry profits to beat expectations after 'careful' cost control
Luxury brand Mulberry expects full-year profit before exceptional items to be “slightly” ahead of forecasts after “careful cost control”.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on shop prices, Aldi, Sports Direct and Toys 'R' Us
Retail news round-up on April 09, 2015: Aldi sales densities soar as it outpaces the big grocers, Ex-USC staff to take administrators to tribunal over layoffs, Toys ‘R’ Us mulls breaking into Ireland
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AnalysisThe top 50 retailers by sales during the 2013/14 financial year
Retail Week’s ranking of the UK’s top 50 retailers by sales for the 2013/14 financial year shows no changes within the top 10 compared with last year.
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OpinionComment: M&S must accelerate the pace of change for continued success
Marks & Spencer’s latest results could show that Bolland’s strategy has begun to bear fruit, but continued improvement is still needed.
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NewsMissguided reports £5.5m profits as it launches concession in Nordstrom
Missguided has reported full-year profits of £5.5m and has launched its first ever physical concession in US retailer Nordstrom.
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NewsUniqlo revamps and extends global flagship store in London
Fashion retailer Uniqlo has revealed plans to refurbish and expand its global flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsBank stores circled by former management and Bestseller franchisees
Fashion retailer Bank’s former management are in the running, as well as franchisees of Danish fashion giant Bestseller, to take over stores left vacant by its collapse.
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NewsTJ Hughes considers BHS and B&Q sites for Northwest expansion
TJ Hughes is eyeing up the potential of BHS and B&Q sites as it plans its expansion in the Northwest of England.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on shop prices, Apple, Asos, Office and more
Retail news round-up on April 08, 2015: Shop prices fall; Apple doesn’t want queuing; Asos to promote Ireland; Office signs deal with Grazia; and more.
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AnalysisWhy is John Lewis expanding in the Philippines and should others follow suit?
John Lewis is continuing its Asian expansion by opening 11 shops in the Philippines this summer, but why should retailers be interested in the country?
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OpinionComment: Scribbler makes its mark with Regent Street opening
Eyes tend to turn to the Big Apple when seeking retail affirmation, but Scribbler is hoping London’s Regent Street will be just as good.
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NewsMiss Selfridge, Warehouse and Coast sign up to Very.co.uk
Shop Direct has revealed high street names Miss Selfridge, Warehouse and Coast are the latest brands to be sold on Very.co.uk.
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NewsHigh streets suffer drop in footfall during Easter weekend washout
High streets suffered a decline in footfall over Easter as bad weather drove shoppers to out-of-town retail parks and shopping centres.