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AnalysisInternational analysis: Why Esprit and H&M fail to match Inditex’s growth
It has been a mixed couple of weeks for some of the leading global fashion chains. Inditex continued its stellar performance with half-year profits jumping by almost a third as it sustained growth in sluggish economies in both Western Europe and emerging markets.
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News
Kohl’s strikes partnership with designer Derek Lam
Kohl’s has struck a partnership with designer Derek Lam, who will be the second contributor to the retailer’s DesigNation limited edition collection.Kohl’s chairman, president and chief executive officer Kevin Mansell said: “On the heels of announcing our first DesigNation collection that will launch on November 7 with Narciso Rodriguez, and ...
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Opinion
Blog: Is the fitting room losing its lustre?
The ease of shopping online for fashion may be behind the decline in popularity of one of fashion retailing’s great stalwarts: the in-store fitting room.
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InterviewQ&A: Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin
Ted Baker posted profits up 10.4% to £9.4m, slightly ahead of analysts’ forecasts of £9.1m in its first half. Retail Week spoke to founder and chief executive Ray Kelvin on how Ted Baker achieves consistent good growth and its international expansion plans.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must heed Marks & Spencer’s international strength
Marks & Spencer’s international arm remains robust, widespread and underrated.
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NewsBoux Avenue triggers Scottish expansion with first out-of-town store
Lingerie retailer Boux Avenue is to open its first out-of-town store in Scotland’s Silverburn shopping centre.
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NewsApple opens at The Glades in Bromley
Apple is among a number of retailers to have signed or upsized at Bromley shopping centre The Glades.
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NewsDebenhams appoints Google retail head to its board
Google head of retail Peter Fitzgerald has been appointed to the board of Debenhams as a non-executive director to help grow the department store group’s online business.
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NewsTed Baker posts first-half profits rise
Ted Baker has delivered a 10.4% profit before tax increase to £9.4m for the 28 weeks to August 11 as it opened stores in London, New York and Tokyo.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Exploring the challenges of retail acquisitions
Over the past year a number of acquisitions have been made by retailers. Liz Morrell explores the challenges of the deals and subsequent integration.
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NewsMothercare hires two directors as it strengthens management
Mothercare is to strengthen its senior management team with the appointment of two new directors.
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News
Uniqlo opens joint store concept with Bic Camera
Uniqlo and electronics retailer Bic Camera have opened their first joint ‘Bicqlo’ store in Tokyo.Uniqlo president Tadashi Yanai said he wanted to create Japan’s most prosperous store by combining Bic Camera’s busy shop ambience with that of Uniqlo.Yanai hopes to open similar stores in New York and Paris.
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OpinionBlog: Best in class - Asos' web app
Asos have launched a web based mobile app called ASOS Daily Edit to offer customers a bite sized chunk of their products, tailored to their preferences.
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NewsBrantano posts £3.7m loss for 2011
Value footwear retailer Brantano remains “confident” on the outlook despite reporting a £3.7m pre-tax loss in 2011 against a profit the previous year.
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NewsM&S boss Marc Bolland appointed vice-president of Unicef UK
Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has been appointed vice-president of Unicef UK.
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NewsClaire's Accessories sales slump
Claire’s Accessories UK sales fell 7.2% to £128.5m in the year to January 28, down from £138.5m the previous year, as the economic downturn reduced demand for its “discretionary” products.
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Opinion
Blog: Retail technology - it’s a question of choice
It’s been easy for observers in recent years to conclude that the High Street is dying.
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NewsAmazon and Matalan to take on thousands of Christmas workers
Etail giant Amazon is to hire 10,000 Christmas staff at its UK packing centres to help cope with demand for what is expected to be a record season.
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NewsJacques Vert hires Sarah Morris as group trading director
Jacques Vert has appointed former John Lewis merchandise operations director Sarah Morris as its group trading director.
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NewsAsos hires former Amazon managing director as chairman
Former Amazon and Celtic FC director Brian McBride will replace Lord Waheed Alli as non-executive chairman of Asos.