All Fashion articles – Page 439
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NewsRetailers create more jobs in first quarter as confidence grows
The number of people employed in retail increased 1.8% in the first quarter, driven by non-food store groups.
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NewsCampaigners to form human chain on Oxford Street to mark Rana Plaza anniversary
Campaigners are planning to form a human chain on Oxford Street today to mark the anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh.
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OpinionComment: Primark shows profitability and morality can co-exist
Primark is at the forefront of efforts to build sustainable partnerships with suppliers, a year on from the Rana Plaza tragedy.
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NewsPrimark confident it can succeed in America, says finance boss
Primark is confident it will succeed where many UK retailers have failed in cracking America as it plots launching there next year.
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NewsAquascutum adds to its estate with new menswear store in Mayfair
Aquascutum is set to open a new menswear format store on London’s Jermyn Street, following its return to the West End last year.
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AnalysisConquering the US: Retail successes and failures
As Primark reveals its plans to make its Stateside debut with a store in Boston in 2015, Retail Week takes a look at how British retailers have fared across the pond.
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OpinionComment: Can Primark crack the US? You bet it can
Primark’s move into the US should not be compared with previous UK retailers’ entry and subsequent failures in that market.
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NewsFormer N Brown boss Alan White steps into Hotter Shoes chairman role
Former N Brown boss Alan White has become chairman of fast-growing footwear business Hotter Shoes as it plots its international expansion.
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OpinionBlog: Mulberry swings its handbags in the right direction
Mulberry’s decision to position itself like one of the super desirable – and very expensive – luxury brands by hiking its prices has brought the British handbag brand crashing back to reality with the company issuing its second profits warning since Christmas.
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NewsLate Easter hits Scottish retail sales in March
The late falling of Easter impacted Scottish retail sales in March as like-for-like sales slumped 3.8%.
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NewsSports Direct slams shareholders for rejecting Ashley's bonus
Sports Direct has hit out at shareholders for rejecting Mike Ashley’s bonus scheme as profits jumped in its fourth quarter.
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NewsPrimark to launch into the US with first store planned for 2015
Primark is set to launch into the US with its first store in Boston as it revealed a 26% operating profit increase in its first half.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Monsoon Accessorize and Scottish retail sales
Retail news round-up on April 23, 2014: Scottish retail sales down, Keogh crisps to go on sale in Tesco and Monsoon Accessorize’s head of buying exits.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Obataimu - the Japanese tailoring movement
‘Born in Bombay, conceived in Tokyo’ - Obataimu is a fashionable boutique in South Mumbai based on two key concepts: Otaku and Takumi.
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NewsEaster disappoints as footfall slumps year on year
Footfall across the long Easter weekend fell by double digits year on year despite brighter weather.
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NewsJohn Lewis to celebrate 150th anniversary with exhibition and roof top garden
John Lewis is to mark its 150th anniversary with a series of activities including an interactive exhibition charting its history, a TV ad, and collaborations with brands.
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AnalysisIn pictures: John Lewis through the ages as it celebrates its 150th anniversary
John Lewis will be 150 years old in May. Retail Week takes a look at some of the key moments in its history.
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AnalysisVideo: John Lewis Partnership founder John Spedan Lewis
As John Lewis celebrates 150 years since the first store opened on London’s Oxford Street, Retail Week dips into the archives.
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NewsTV channel Sit-Up falls into administration despite passing CVA last month
TV shopping channel Sit-Up, which operates Price Drop and Bid TV, has collapsed into administration just a month after it secured a CVA.
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NewsWarm weather and Easter holidays propel sales at John Lewis and Waitrose
John Lewis said warm weather and its new store in York propelled sales growth of 13% last week.