All Fashion articles – Page 523
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mothercare takes baby steps in its turnaround
Simon Calver is fast proving that turnarounds can be child’s play as after less than six months in charge of Mothercare the retailer is back in growth.
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AnalysisAubin & Wills: What do retailers need to know?
Jack Wills is to axe sister brand Aubin & Wills after just four years of trading. What is Aubin & Wills and why has it been canned?
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NewsGovernment postpones business rates revaluation to 2017
The Government has been accused of delivering a “further blow to the country’s struggling high streets” by postponing the revaluation of business rates from 2015 to 2017.
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NewsJack Wills to axe Aubin & Wills name
Fashion retailer Jack Wills is to axe its sister brand Aubin & Wills after just four years of trading.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers spread the word with in-store magazines
Despite the proliferation of online content, the in-store magazine has grown in stature and sophistication, providing customer reach and engagement.
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Fast Retailing reports net income increase
Fast Retailing posted a 31.8% increase in net income for the year ended August 31.The clothing retailer revealed that group net profit surged to ¥71.65bn (£568.6m) compared with ¥54.35bn (£431.3m) the previous year.Sales rose 13% to ¥928.67bn (£7.37bn) from ¥820.35bn (£6.51bn). Operating profit increased 8.7% to ¥126.4bn (£1bn) from ¥116.37bn ...
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InterviewQ&A: Matalan chairman Allan Leighton
Former Asda chief executive and value fashion chain Peacocks chairman Allan Leighton tells Retail Week about his new role as chairman of value fashion and homewares retailer Matalan, which sits alongside his chairmanships at footwear retailer Office and Danish jewellery company Pandora
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NewsJacques Vert boss Paul Allen to stand down
Jacques Vert Group chief executive Paul Allen is to exit the retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can Gap get its edge back?
Steve Sunnocks has just been promoted to global president as part of a management reshuffle at the fashion retailer. How can he improve Gap’s standing in the UK market?
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NewsIn pictures: Schuh opens new format Schuh Kids at Lakeside
The branded shoe retailer has opened a spin-off Schuh Kids format at the Essex regional shopping centre.
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NewsHarrods unveils new distribution centre as it prepares for growth
Harrods has unveiled its new distribution centre as part of its growth strategy.
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NewsMarks & Spencer criticised over 'real' women campaign
Marks & Spencer has come under fire after using models deemed too perfect looking for its “real” women advertising campaign.
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NewsGap promotes Sunnucks as it unveils new structure
US fashion giant Gap has promoted international president Steve Sunnucks to global president as part of a new structure.
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InterviewQ&A: N Brown chief executive Alan White
As home shopping giant N Brown revealed a dip in pre-tax profits in its half year to September 1, Gemma Goldfingle speaks to chief executive Alan White about the retailer’s performance.
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NewsAllan Leighton appointed Matalan chairman
Former Asda chief executive Allan Leighton has been appointed chairman of value department store retailer Matalan.
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NewsDiscounting will not be as rife this Christmas, says N Brown boss
Home shopping giant N Brown is confident that discounting will not shape the golden quarter like it did last Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ten problems the weather is creating for retailers
The last five years have seen global and UK weather patterns start to change. What impact is this having on the retail industry?
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NewsArcadia boss Sir Philip Green ramps up use of UK factories
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green is ramping up his use of British manufacturers sparking hopes of a revival of the UK clothing trade.
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GalleryStore of the week: Evans, Oxford Street
The new Evans store on Oxford Street is different to what went before. John Ryan takes a look.
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OpinionBlog: Mobile apps – audience appropriate?
With their low barrier to usage and ability to reach the widest pool of consumers via their mobile phones, it’s easy to see why mobile-optimised websites have been the key investment priority for fashion retailers.