All Fashion articles – Page 491
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NewsInfographic: Warm weather hits John Lewis sales while spurring growth at Waitrose
Warm weather dented John Lewis’ sales last week while the more clement conditions boosted performance at sister retailer Waitrose.
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OpinionComment: Non-executives can add value to your business
There is an old joke that goes along the lines of: “What’s the difference between a non-executive director and a shopping trolley?”
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AnalysisAnalysis: Preparing your supply chain for multichannel growth
Smooth delivery options are front of mind for retailers because customer expectations are sky high. It is vital supply chains are as watertight as possible.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How UK fashion retailers are capitalising on the school prom trend
US-style proms have become increasingly popular at British schools. Sarah Butler finds out how retailers are making the most of the trend.
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AnalysisProfile: Jo Jenkins, director of lingerie and beauty, Marks & Spencer
M&S has hired a new boss for one of its most crucial categories - lingerie. Can she help turn around the embattled clothing arm?
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Target to team up with designer Phillip Lim
Target is teaming up with designer Phillip Lim on an exclusive autumn clothing line.The collection, branded 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, will be available in the US general merchandiser’s stores from September 15.The 100-piece collection, described as “chic, affordable options for women and men on the go”, includes apparel and ...
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AnalysisBangladesh fire and building safety Accord: What retailers need to know
A wave of retailers have been signing up to The Accord of Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh following the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in the country last month. Retail Week takes a look at what retailers need to know.
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NewsNext property director Andrew Varley to depart after 27 years
Next property director Andrew Varley is to step down from the company next year after 27 years at the retailer.
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NewsOnline sales up 16% in April as pureplays outperform multichannel retailers
Online sales increased 16% in April driven in particular by the beer, wine and spirits category.
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AnalysisEditorial content online: What do retailers need to know?
Sports Direct has gone one step further than integrating editorial content into its retail site and has launched a standalone sports news website.
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Esprit hires more staff from Inditex in restructure
Esprit has hired more staff from Inditex. Chief executive Jose Manuel Martínez Gutiérrez, who joined from Inditex last September, said it was vital to revamp the brand and provide value for money and that it would take 18 months to restructure Esprit.Martinez was distribution and operations director at Inditex with ...
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AnalysisVideo: M&S style director Belinda Earl on the autumn/winter range
Marks & Spencer style director Belinda Earl discusses how Marks & Spencer is putting quality and fashionability at the heart of its clothing offer at its press preview in May.
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NewsTopshop owner Arcadia signs up to Bangladesh safety Accord
Topshop owner Arcadia has signed up to the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh joining a raft of retailers which have pledged their support to the new code.
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GalleryIn pictures: M&S autumn 2013 – Verdict's top picks
Verdict Research senior retail analyst Honor Westnedge selects the highlights from Marks & Spencer’s new Autumn/Winter 2013 seen as crucial to chief executive Marc Bolland’s plans to turnaround its womenswear performance.
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OpinionComment: M&S turns on style but can it turn on customers?
Marks & Spencer hosted its much anticipated autumn/winter clothing preview, the first ranges under direction of the new clothing team and perhaps Marc Bolland’s last attempt at turning its general merchandise arm of the business back to growth after seven consecutive quarters of sales decline.
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NewsBangladesh fire and building safety Accord published as 25 retailers sign up
The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh has been published as 25 major retailers including John Lewis, New Look, Next and Sainsbury’s sign up.
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AnalysisM&S' critical autumn 2013 womenswear preview: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer is refocusing on product quality across womenswear. With a new clothing team driving the changes, the collection is viewed as key in tranforming the retailer’s fashion fortunes. Retail Week looks at the reaction from the analysts after the press show in May.
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NewsWalmart opts for own Bangladesh safety standards over industry-wide code
The world’s largest retailer Walmart has declined to sign the IndustriAll safety agreement, instead opting for its own standards which it claims go further and will produce faster results.
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NewsFrench Connection like-for-likes improve in first 15 weeks of year
Trading at French Connection’s difficult UK and Europe retail business has improved as the retailer recorded flat like-for-like sales in the 15-weeks to May 11, 2013.
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GalleryIn pictures: Marks & Spencer's autumn 2013 collection
Marks & Spencer has revealed its critical autumn 2013 collection, the first range designed by style director Belinda Earl.