All Fashion articles – Page 527
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers become digital publishers?
Retailers are battling to stand out from the crowd and keep customers interested, and digital content is an effective tool. Jessica Twentyman asks how retailers can become digital publishing experts, and discusses the best way to produce content online.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Using IT to lead the way in retail
An innovative reserve and collect scheme and integrated online shopping solutions are two uses of IT that are enabling retail brands to stand out in the marketplace. Claire Burke discovers what’s new.
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News
Otto Group to restructure Otto, Baur and Schwab banners
Otto will increase its offering for young women, stocking a wider range of brands and Otto Group private-label products. Baur will focus on customers with more conservative values, while Schwab’s plus-size Sheego banner will be developed further. Otto Group also wants to increase synergies between its banners, and back-office functions ...
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NewsVideo: Littlewoods launches autumn ad campaign
Online department store Littlewoods has invested £2.3m in its autumn advertising campaign which highlights the benefits of its payment plan.
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OpinionComment: Are joint store concepts the way foward?
Exciting news from Japan, where two of the country’s leading retailers are teaming up to launch a joint store concept.
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NewsBoden profits hit by cotton price hike as overseas sales soar
Boden’s full year profit was hit by increased cotton prices last year.
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NewsSuperGroup shareholders rebel against boss Julian Dunkerton
Almost one in five shareholders of fashion retailer SuperGroup opposed the re-election of management and pay proposals at the company’s annual meeting on Thursday.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 12.9% last week
John Lewis sales surged 12.9% to £65.59m in the week to September 15.
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NewsKiddicare hails new era as it targets £200m sales
Baby etailer Kiddicare is targeting a rapid rise in turnover to £200m by 2016 as it pushes the button on a radical transformation of its brand and operations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail innovators - Turning ideas into reality
In the search for growth, innovation is more important than ever. Sarah Butler finds out how to do it and talks to some of the best in the business about how to generate, and implement, new ideas.
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NewsSchuh launches Kids fascia to take slice of children’s market
Footwear retailer Schuh is opening a standalone kids fascia to tap into the children’s market.
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NewsJ Crew boss finds London store as he reveals UK plans
J Crew boss Mickey Drexler has revealed he has found the location for its UK debut store.
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AnalysisInfographic: Primark Tottenham Court Road
Value fashion gaint Primark opened its second Oxford Street store today, at the Tottenham Court Road end of the shopping Mecca.
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OpinionBlog: Turn your Facebook fans into brand ambassadors
This week Facebook held its first-ever retail summit, where speakers from the social network giant urged delegates to use the platform to convert fans into brand ambassadors.
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NewsOnline sales slump to five-year low in August
Internet retail sales slumped in August as the Olympics distracted Brits from online shopping, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsMoss Bros like-for-likes up 5.7% as profits stabilise
Like-for-like sales at Moss Bros rose 5.7% in the first half of the year while pre-tax profit remained stable.
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Opinion
Blog: Rise of the machines
A virtual fitting room brings the benefits of the physical fitting room to the online store, boosting profitability by improving conversion rates and reducing garment returns.
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NewsRiver Island takes profit hit to keep prices sharp
River Island pre-tax profits tumbled 25% to £86.9m last year as the fashion retailer absorbed higher costs, rather than pass them on to consumers, and invested in the business.
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OpinionBlog: Luxury experiences can be delivered online
Versace has become the latest luxury player to dive into online selling, launching a UK site which it hopes will make online shopping sexy.
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GalleryIn pictures: First look at Primark's Tottenham Court Road flagship
Primark opens its Tottenham Court Road flagship tomorrrow with a burst of new in-store features and a store that, at 82,000 sq ft, is a little over 10,000 sq ft larger than the Marble Arch store at the other end of Oxford Street.