All Fashion articles – Page 480
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NewsMarks & Spencer hit by glitches at its new distribution centre
Marks & Spencer’s new distribution centre in Castle Donington has been beset with IT glitches causing concerns about stock availability in store.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks & Spencer, Phones4u, Asda and Uniqlo
Retail news round-up August 20, 2013: Marks & Spencer new distribution centre is hit by IT glitches, Phones4u to up its number of part-time workers, Asda drops Saatchi & Saatchi from its ad account and Uniqlo’s kidswear collection launches this week.
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AnalysisAt a glance: House of Fraser's performance in the years under private ownership
As House of Fraser considers a return to the stock market after almost seven years of private ownership, Retail Week looks at how the business has fared in the years since 2005/6, the final year of its previous stock market listing.
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NewsH&M profits up as it plans further store openings
Swedish fashion giant H&M has reported a rise in full year pre-tax profit for its UK arm after opening further stores across all of its fascias.
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NewsSwiss lingerie brand Hanro signs for first UK store
Swiss lingerie brand Hanro is poised to make its UK debut with a store in the West End of London.
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NewsMarks & Spencer hires Dame Helen Mirren to lead all-star ad campaign
Marks & Spencer has replaced Twiggy with an all-star line-up of “Britain’s leading ladies” as it launches a new ad campaign designed to “celebrate women”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on House of Fraser, Karen Millen, Phones 4U and Debenhams
Retail news round-up August 19, 2013: House of Fraser considers stock market return, Karen Millen introduces tailoring service, Phones 4U to expand, Joules profits rise and the Treasury dismisses online sales tax calls
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NewsMatalan's Sporting Pro venture targets more than 100 stores in five years
Matalan’s new sports venture Sporting Pro is targeting more than 100 stores within four to five years as it aims to fill the gap left by JJB.
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OpinionComment: What the recent positive economic data says about a retail recovery
In recent weeks, our newspapers have been awash with positive indicators suggesting the difficult economic climate is starting to improve.
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OpinionComment: New Look enjoys a new lease of life
New Look was in the headlines this week after revealing plans to introduce concessions such as nail bars into its stores in order to increase shoppers’ dwell time.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales up 7.1% driven by mixed weather
John Lewis sales increased 7.1% to £65.07m last week as it benefited from the “continued mixed bag of weather that typifies a British summer”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Matalan and Spar UK
Retail news round-up August 16, 2013: Matalan to launch new sports fascia Intersport Sporting Pro in September; Spar UK to revamp own brand drinks ranges
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Littlewoods starts strong with first ad campaign for childrenswear brand
Littlewoods aims to bring Ladybird to a wider audience with its first ad campaign for the popular childrenswear brand.
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OpinionComment: BRC's Helen Dickinson - How we're stepping up a gear on business rates
The BRC has been banging the drum for a business rates freeze for several years now. We’ve worked hard with campaign partners but we’ve reached a point where we felt a rethink was needed.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Comet, River Island and H&M
Retail news round-up August 15, 2013: Comet’s former owner OpCapita recoups £54m from its ruins, River Island returns to Singapore with online tie-up and H&M global like-for-likes dip 1% in July.
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NewsRiver Island returns to Singapore in partnership with Asian etailer
River Island is set to return to Singapore next month after entering into a “ground-breaking” partnership with Asian fashion and beauty etailer Zalora.
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NewsAll Saints hires product and retail directors from Selfridges and Urban Outfitters
All Saints has bolstered its management team with two senior directors from Selfridges and Urban Outfitters.
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NewsVideo: Morrisons unveils its first TV ad for clothing brand Nutmeg
Morrisons has unveiled its first TV advertising for clothing brand Nutmeg with a focus on value for the back-to-school ad.
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NewsAndy Murray victory helps Scottish retail sales rally in July
Scottish retail sales jumped 4% in July, its best performance since April 2011, as Andy Murray’s Wimbledon success created a feel-good factor.
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OpinionBlog: EBay takes a stylish swipe at personalisation
EBay is the latest retailer to integrate a stylist service onto its site in a bid to curate its vast fashion selection for its customers.