All Fashion articles – Page 493
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NewsEU reaches out to retailers as fire kills eight in Bangladesh factory
Eight people have died in another garment factory accident in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, just two weeks after the collapse of a building which has so far killed more than 900 people.
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AnalysisOnline retail in Russia: What do retailers need to know?
Asos has launched its Russian website and the online market there is expected to double by 2020.
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NewsMarks and Spencer appoints Next director Jo Jenkins to replace 'Knicker Queen'
Marks and Spencer has appointed Next director Jo Jenkins to the critical role of director of lingerie and beauty, replacing ‘Knicker Queen’ Janie Schaffer who quit the retailer last month.
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AnalysisNext first quarter: What the analysts say
As Next reported a 2.2% sales in its first quarter despite the unseasonable weather, Retail Week summarises the City’s reaction to the update.
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NewsJack Wills overhauls its management team to prepare for growth
Fashion retailer Jack Wills is overhauling its top team with the appointment of five new directors to prepare the retailer for growth.
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NewsDavid Adams appointed acting executive chairman at Musto as boss steps back
Former Jessops chairman David Adams has taken the role of acting executive chairman at specialist sportswear retailer Musto.
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NewsApril like-for-likes hit by early timing of Easter
April retail like-for-likes fell 2.2% against a 3.3% decline in the same month last year, as the early timing of Easter hit sales.
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NewsWhite Stuff hires former TK Maxx director as marketing boss
Quirky fashion retailer White Stuff has hired Julian Baker from STA Travel as its new marketing director.
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NewsFrench Connection hires new finance director from O2
Embattled fashion retailer French Connection has recruited new group finance director Adam Castleton from telecommunications firm O2.
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NewsNext sales up but retailer remains cautious as wages decline
Next overall sales were up 2.2% in the 14 weeks to May 4 driven by new store openings.
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NewsSports Direct launches sports news website to win new customers
Sports Direct has launched a sports news website dedicated to breaking exclusive stories in a bid to connect with new customers.
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NewsShop price inflation drops to lowest level in more than three years
Shop price inflation dropped to its lowest level in more than three years in April as retailers ramped up promotions to draw in shoppers.
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OpinionComment: Will ethics be reviewed following Bangladesh disaster?
Any retailer announcing a 55% growth in interim profits is going to attract attention.
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GalleryStore gallery: Bullring shopping centre boosts Birmingham’s retail offer
Birmingham city’s Bullring shopping centre and locality add up to an impressive offer and a retail destination.
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NewsNicole Farhi chief executive Francois Steiner quits
Nicole Farhi chief executive Francois Steiner has resigned from the luxury retailer.
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NewsNew Look prices bond at £810m as deal nears
New Look has priced its bond issue at £810m as it looks to complete the landmark deal within the next week.
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NewsLittlewoods aims to monetise Facebook with shopping tool debut
Littlewoods claims to have become the first retailer to monetise Facebook as it debuts a new interactive shopping tool.
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AnalysisProfile: Alistair McGeorge, chairman, New Look
The New Look chairman is known for tackling turnarounds and is making good progress at the value fashion group.
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OpinionComment: Seasonal launches have become outdated in fashion retail
Oscar Wilde once said that “conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative”.
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NewsSelfridges to launch drive-thru click-and-collect service
Department store Selfridges is to open a drive-thru click-and-collect service at its London flagship as it gears up to launch overseas delivery.