All Fashion articles – Page 581
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NewsAldi and M&S lead way with vow to absorb Irish VAT rise
Big-name UK retailers act to appeal to Irish consumers as austerity bites in the Republic.
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AnalysisBoxpark: What do retailers need to know?
Newly opened Boxpark is described as the world’s first pop-up mall. Will its focus on theatre and smaller brands be a recipe for success?
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NewsIrish Government scraps plans to change upward only rent reviews
The Irish Government has scrapped plans to ban upward-only rent review clauses from existing leases.
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NewsShop price inflation falls to 2% in November
Overall shop price inflation dropped to 2% last month, from 2.1% in October, representing the lowest rate for 12 months as the supermarket price war kept prices down.
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Opinion
eBay acquires Hunch
For pure-play retailers creating a compelling user journey is imperative.
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AnalysisWhere will shoppers spend this Christmas?
Are your shops still eerily quiet in the run-up to Christmas? Then consider this; one in five shoppers intends to buy presents after December 25th in order to get the best possible bargain.
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NewsNew Look's Will Kernan jumps ship to White Company
New Look’s chief operating officer Will Kernan has become the latest director to exit the embattled fashion retailer.
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NewsNovember retail like-for-likes down 1.6%
Retail like-for-like sales in November fell 1.6%, the weakest performance since May.
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NewsCath Kidston overseas expansion drives sales
Kitsch homewares and fashion retailer Cath Kidston operating profits nearly doubled in the 53 weeks to April as the company expanded overseas.
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GalleryK Town, Goettingen, Germany
German department store Karstadt has not been without its share of problems – not least of which has been its inability to garner sufficient sales to convince those who need convincing that it is a good long-term prospect.
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NewsCalzedonia to expand across UK
Hosiery and beachwear retailer Calzedonia is to expand across the UK as it signs for a store in The City of London.
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NewsAnn Harvey owner to close 20 stores in property review
Fashion retailer to focus on concessions and ramp up ecommerce as it suffers tough trading
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NewsKaren Millen begins search for European boss in growth drive
Premium womenswear retailer Karen Millen is on the hunt for a European boss as it eyes further growth internationally.
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GalleryMilestone in the garden city
In a quest for clarity and a more appealing store environment, Sainsbury’s has created a ‘milestone’ store in Welwyn Garden City. John Ryan visits and talks to head of store design Damien Culkin.
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News
Gap launches flagship Hong Kong store
Gap has launched its first flagship in Hong Kong, the fashion retailer’s ninth store in Greater China. The shop spans more than 15,000 sq ft over four floors on Queen’s Road in Hong Kong’s Central District. In addition to Hong Kong, the company will open stores in Shanghai, Hangzhou and ...
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NewsPost-sales service vital for multichannel offer
As multichannel sales continue to rise, retailers aim to make customer experience and service consistent across all channels.
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NewsBoxpark to open in Shoreditch
Pop-up mall Boxpark is due to open tomorrow in London’s Shoreditch.
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AnalysisBuilding a global empire
Fashion tycoon Sir Philip Green is seeking out new growth opportunities despite harsh trading conditions at home. George MacDonald reports.
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NewsStore stocks tick up as consumers fret
Store stocks of all types ticked up over the week as the market overall improved, but general retailers still significantly lag the All-share index over the year.
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AnalysisIndia’s historic reforms will draw international players
The Indian cabinet has passed the bill on foreign direct investment (FDI) and agreed to allow 51% holdings in multi-brand and 100% in single-brand retail, making it one of the biggest economic reforms in the country’s history.