All Fashion articles – Page 475
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NewsAustralian retailer Taking Shape begins UK assault
Australian plus size retailer Taking Shape began its assault on the UK market this week with the opening of five stores as it aims to expand to 21 shops in the next five months.
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NewsDebenhams introduces augmented reality as it ramps up marketing activity
Debenhams is stepping up its advertising activity for its autumn/winter collection as it doubles spending on print advertising and introduces in-store augmented reality.
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NewsAugust UK retail sales up 1.8%, showing further signs of a consumer-led recovery
August UK retail sales jumped 1.8% on a like-for-like basis against last year when it slipped 0.4%, indicating continuing positive consumer sentiment.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Burberry, Debenhams, Asos, Tesco and Kilian Kerner
Retail news round-up September 3, 2013: Burberry’s new fragrance campaign; Debenhams doubles advertising investment; Asos finds new logistics provider; Tesco appoints non-executive director; and Kilian Kerner grows with five House of Fraser shop in shops
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NewsJaeger restructures team as chief operating officer Carolyn Springett departs
Jaeger has bolstered its senior management team with five new hires, resulting in the departure of chief operating officer Carolyn Springett and brand director Shailina Parti.
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NewsGrimsey Review warns 20,000 stores face closure
Twenty thousand stores face closure over the next 12 months, with five or six big names at risk, according to analysis in the Grimsey Review of the high street.
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NewsEtailer Very parts ways with celebrity Holly Willoughby
Online retailer Very’s partnership with Holly Willoughby is set to end after four years as the etailer turns its attention to new brands and designers.
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NewsEtailer Girl Meets Dress receives venture capital funding
Etailer Girl Meets Dress is to ramp up its marketing and editorial after receiving investment from venture capital fund Global Founders Capital.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales up 6.6% driven by mixed weather and promotions
John Lewis sales jumped 6.6% to £67.93m last week driven by the mixed weather and its Design Weekend promotion.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The coolest retail offices in the UK
In-store design and theatre are increasingly important factors in retail, but does the industry boast equally inspiring headquarters for staff? John Ryan tours some of the coolest head offices.
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NewsOnline fashion marketplace Farfetch hires former Vogue director as marketing boss
Online fashion marketplace Farfetch has hired former Vogue and New York Times executive Stephanie Horton as its chief marketing officer.
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NewsAustralian handbag retailer Colette eyes UK launch
Australian jewellery and accessories retailer Colette is eyeing entering the UK later this year after rapid antipodean expansion.
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NewsAugust retail sales grow at fastest pace since November, according to CBI
Retail sales in August grew at the fastest pace since November last year and exceeded expectations, according to the CBI.
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NewsTopshop to more than double its presence in Nordstrom stores
Topshop is extending its partnership with US retailer Nordstrom, as it plans to more than double the number of concessions it has in its stores.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Up-for-sale footwear retailer LK Bennett
As LK Bennett owners Phoenix Equity Partners and Sirius Equity consider a sale of the footwear and fashion retailer, Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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NewsEtailer Boohoo.com eyes float as it aims to emulate Asos
Online clothing retailer Boohoo.com is eyeing floating on the London Stock Exchange as it looks to emulate larger rival Asos.
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NewsLK Bennett owners consider sale after Kate Middleton effect drives custom
Fashion and footwear retailer LK Bennett’s owners are considering a sale of the business, which would value the business at more than £100m.
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OpinionBlog: Bank Holiday clouds could bring a silver lining for etail
In stark contrast to fashion retailers on the high street that are heralding sizzling sales, the heat wave has poured ice on online sales.
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NewsTed Baker to open first French store outside of Paris
Ted Baker is set to open its first French store outside of Paris in the Les Terrasses du Port development in Marseille.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump 7.6% despite tough comparables
John Lewis sales jumped 7.6% last week to £65.75m despite it being up against tough Jubilee and Olympic comparables.