All Fashion articles – Page 477
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, SuperGroup, Tesco, BodyShop, Asda, House of Fraser and Morrisons
Retail news round-up September 10, 2013: John Lewis trials new product labelling scheme, SuperGroup appoints new head of merchandising and Tesco and Body Shop use Apple’s mobile wallet service.
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NewsPrimark to end Asos trial and insists it has no plans to launch own etail offer
Primark is to end its online trial with Asos and had insisted it has no plans to launch its own transactional website despite speculation that the value retailer was planning to.
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OpinionComment: Primark is successful because it keeps changing
The discount fashion retailer shows that success is posited as much upon store environment as it is upon the offer on display.
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GalleryIn pictures: Marks & Spencer pilots new-look accessories department in Bluewater
Marks & Spencer is testing a new way of selling accessories at a trio of branches including its Bluewater store.
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NewsGovernment calls for retailers to use plus-size mannequins
Equalities minister Jo Swinson has called on fashion retailers to follow Debenhams’ lead in using plus-size and petite mannequins.
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NewsPrimark owner raises profit forecasts after strong summer
Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has raised its second-half profit expectations after strong summer sales at the fashion retailer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Appliances Online, Primark and Asda
Retail news round-up September 9, 2013: Appliances Online eyes float, Primark owner raises profit forecasts and Asda boss calls for free bus passes for young people.
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GalleryStore gallery: West End shop windows that catch the eye at night
The eye-catching windows of London’s shops often look their best at night. John Ryan visits retail displays others can learn from.
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NewsStratford Shopping Centre twinspired by Westfield rival
The Stratford Shopping Centre in London inevitably shares a similar name to its newer Westfield rival next door, but it was still a surprise to see that some of the retailers across the schemes also share strikingly similar monikers.
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GalleryStore gallery: Thomas Pink creates foxy windows in Sloane Street, London
Luxury group LVMH-owned Thomas Pink is, essentially, a shirt retailer that sits at the top of a pile of merchants all of whom circle the same shopper: the successful, or wannabe successful, male who needs to look slick and professional.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Debenhams targets fashion-savvy shoppers with new ad
Debenhams has updated its Life Made Fabulous campaign and its autumn 2013 offering is smoother, slicker and, dare I say it, cooler than previous installments.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales growth slows as shoppers bask in sunshine
Sales growth at John Lewis slowed as shoppers opted to spend their bank holiday outside in the sunshine last week.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, Phones 4U, House of Fraser and SuperGroup
Retail news round-up September 6, 2013: Phones 4U sells mobile phone insurance business; Waitrose brings back Delia to host online cookery school; House of Fraser trials virtual queuing solution and SuperGroup to expand in the UK.
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NewsOnline saves fashion sales during August heat wave
Fashion and footwear sales would have fallen into decline without a boost from online, according to the newly launched BRC-KPMG Online Retail Sales Monitor.
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AnalysisIn the news: Farfetch founder José Neves profiled
The founder of clothing site Farfetch has been capitalising on his love of fashion and technology for almost 20 years and has set his sights on further expansion in the US.
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NewsSainsbury's to kick off marketing campaign for clothing brand Tu relaunch
Sainsbury’s will next week kick off its marketing campaign for the relaunch of its Tu clothing brand.
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NewsTopshop chief marketing officer Justin Cooke departs
Topshop chief marketing officer Justin Cooke has left his role after just over a year in the role as global head of marketing Sheena Sauvaire takes over.
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NewsHome shopping specialist Damartex acquires Coopers of Stortford
Home shopping specialist Damartex has acquired home and garden retailer Coopers of Stortford for £25m.
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AnalysisSupergroup's first quarter: What the analysts say
Supergroup like-for-likes increased 8.5% in its first quarter due to its policy not to run Sales. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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NewsSuperGroup no Sale policy helps revenue soar over prolonged summer, says boss
SuperGroup’s policy not to run Sales helped revenue soar during the prolonged summer period, according to chief executive Julian Dunkerton.