All Fashion articles – Page 417
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NewsShop prices fall 1.9% in July marking 15th consecutive deflationary month
Shop prices fell sharply in July, marking the fifteenth consecutive month of decline as food inflation dropped to its lowest rate.
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OpinionComment: Retailers could benefit from some straight talking
Morrisons recent sale of Kiddicare raises questions about whether more honestly expressed opinions could make retail more agile.
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GalleryIn pictures: Boux Avenue opens first airport store in Manchester
Boux Avenue has picked Manchester for its first airport shop as it targets consumers making last-minute holiday purchases.
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NewsFat Face chief financial officer departs following aborted IPO
Fashion retailer Fat Face’s chief financial officer Helen Cowing has left the business following its aborted IPO.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Industrie, the Australian retailer with UK expansion plans
As Australian menswear retailer Industrie reportedly seeks to expand its presence in the UK by opening up to 30 new stores, Retail Week takes a look at the company.
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OpinionComment: Online retailers becoming physical retailers, the jury’s out
Pro Direct’s first physical store shows that the barrier between the real and virtual retail worlds may be higher than many imagine.
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NewsOffice is believed to be preparing for stock market flotation in 2015
Office is believed to be preparing for a stock market flotation of the business that would value the company at £300m.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Homebase, Office and Industrie
Retail news round-up on August 1, 2014: Turnaround firms circle Homebase, Sir Terry Leahy invests in tech start-up, Office eyes flotation and more.
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AnalysisThe European sportswear market: what do retailers need to know?
As Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley sets out his aggressive stance on European expansion, Retail Week looks at the sportswear market on the Continent.
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NewsInfographic: Furniture boosts John Lewis as sales jump 9.4% in first half
A strong performance in furniture helped boost John Lewis’ sales 8.5% to £69.4m last week taking its growth for its first half to 9.4%.
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NewsAgent Provocateur up for sale with £200m price tag
Private equity firm 3i is eyeing a £200m sale of Agent Provocateur and is holding a beauty parade of bankers to manage the auction.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hobbs, Argos and New Look
Retail news round-up on August 1, 2014: Hobbs restructures, Argos uses augmented reality in catalogue and New Look awards customer experience account.
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InterviewQ&A: Oliver Bonas founder Oliver Tress
Oliver Tress, founder of Oliver Bonas talks to Retail Week about his love for Paul Smith, architecture and the importance of working for a company you admire.
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AnalysisMarketing campaign: Marks & Spencer celebrates children's every milestone
At this time of year it is virtually impossible to escape ‘back to school’ adverts and they are usually a drab affair as retailers go through the motions.
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NewsHobbs restructures and sets sights on US expansion
Fashion retailer Hobbs is restructuring following a business review designed to put it back on track following tough trading that led to backer 3i writing down its value.
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NewsThomas Pink wins infringement case against Victoria's Secret
Thomas Pink has won its infringement case against Victoria’s Secret over the name of its Pink sub-brand as a judge ruled it could confuse customers.
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NewsCampaign of the week: Nordstrom's catalogue starring disabled models
Nordstrom has made headlines for bucking the industry norm by rolling out a classy catalogue starring disabled models that puts some other retailers to shame.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Top nine comments relating to Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley does not pull any punches. As he sets out his aggressive overseas expansion plan, Retail Week looks at some of his most famous quotes.
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NewsHackett London loses retail, ecommerce and wholesale bosses
Three senior executives have left menswear brand Hackett London over the past few weeks, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsInfographic: Fashion price tracker – online womenswear data
Fashion price data from July 31, 2014: The average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown from the top womenswear retailers.