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Select owner bullish over expansion strategy as like-for-likes rise
The owner of Select has insisted that the fashion retailer needs 350 shops on the high street despite a growing online business and challenging economic headwinds.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: High and Mighty, The Lengths We Go To
N Brown-owned fashion retailer High and Mighty’s new outdoor advertising campaign aims to broaden the brand’s appeal.
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NewsRetail sales slip 0.5% as wintry weather leaves non-food out in the cold
Retail sales volumes slipped 0.5% in March as the cold conditions pulled down the performance of non-food.
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NewsDebenhams blames snow for first-half profits fall
Department store group Debenhams’ pre-tax profits fell 5.4% to £120.3m in its half year as snowfall hampered sales in January.
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NewsMarks & Spencer returns to the Netherlands in European push
Marks & Spencer has returned to the Netherlands after a 10-year absence with new stores and an online business.
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NewsJD Sports profits slump 18.3% as Blacks racks up losses
JD Sports Fashion’s pre-tax profit plunged 18.3% to £55.1m in its last financial year as losses from its Blacks acquisition hit the group.
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NewsBurberry like-for-like sales up 7% driven by strong China performance
Burberry like-for-like sales were up 7% in the six months to March 31, driven by strong performances in China and Hong Kong.
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OpinionBlog: Uniqlo launches video app
Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo has created a video app to promote a series of events it is running at a pop-up location in London this month.
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AnalysisAnalysis: SuperGroup's new team puts infrastructure in place for continued growth
SuperGroup’s planned new fulfilment centre, which it revealed yesterday is in development, is a clear sign that the new management team is the safe pair of hands needed to propel its phenomenal growth.
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NewsMarks & Spencer's 'knicker queen' Janie Schaffer exits
Marks & Spencer director of lingerie and beauty Janie Schaffer has exited the retailer after three months, piling more pressure on its struggling clothing business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 11 things you didn't know about Joules
As it emerged a number of private equity firms are eyeing purchasing a stake in fashion retailer Joules, Retail Week takes a look at some of the quirks of the business.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson receives pay boost but gives share match bonus to staff
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson took home £4.6m in the last year but asked for his entitlement under the retailer’s share matching plan to be shared amongst its staff.
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NewsOnline fashion sales jump 15% in March despite cold snap
Online retail revenue soared 16% year on year last month as fashion etail sales jumped despite the unseasonable weather.
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NewsFootwear retailer Treds plots new store openings
Footwear retailer Treds is targeting new stores in the Midlands, East Anglia and the South East after expanding its existing estate with three new shops.
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NewsFashion retailer Select on the hunt for 200 stores in next five years
Fashion retailer Select has hired property firm Cushman & Wakefield to spearhead a hunt for 200 new stores over the next five years.
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NewsPrivate equity firms eye stake in fashion retailer Joules
A number of private equity firms are eyeing purchasing a stake in fashion retailer Joules, which is poised to report an increase in profits.
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NewsSuperGroup to open new fulfilment centre to keep apace with growing sales
Superdry owner SuperGroup has unveiled plans to improve its fulfilment capabilities with a new £5m distribution centre to cater for its multichannel sales.
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OpinionComment: Marks & Spencer has lost touch with Middle England
Marks & Spencer, along with a number of other stalwart high street brands, has had a tough time recently.
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AnalysisCharles Tyrwhitt profits up 5% after focus on formalwear
Men’s tailoring retailer Charles Tyrwhitt operating profit grew 5% to £7.6m in the year to July 28, 2012.
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NewsSelfridges early payment fees slammed by Forum of Private Business
Selfridges has been criticised by the Forum of Private Business for forcing its suppliers to pay a fee for having their invoices settled.