All Fashion articles – Page 6
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NewsWeird Fish defies fashion gloom with plans to open 10 new stores in 2026
Weird Fish and Auralis boss David Butler tells Retail Week that the brand is planning on opening another 10 stores in 2026, with the retailer on track to deliver another ‘record year’.
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NewsJD Sports chair quit after failed push to remove CEO – reports
Andy Higginson quit his chair position after the board failed to back a move to remove Régis Schultz, according to a report in the FT this morning.
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Opinion‘Primark will need to face down short-termists when it goes public’
If ever there were businesses that took a long-term view, they’re Primark and parent ABF. As they prepare to demerge, it will be vital that mindset is not jeopardised by the often short-term attitudes of the public market, says George MacDonald
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AnalysisAsos pierces war gloom with ‘green shoots’ update
As Asos pushes on with its turnaround, boss José Antonio Ramos Calamonte was able to report the first monthly increase in new customers for five years, and changes made to sourcing mean there has been no war hit so far
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss joins chorus of retailers warning on Middle East war impact
While delivering another strong set of results, Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts was cautious about the effects of the ongoing war and called on the government to do more to stamp out rising prices.
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NewsSainsbury’s in consultation with Tu clothing staff ahead of restructuring
Sainsbury’s is currently in consultation with Tu clothing staff about a reshaping of its fashion business that will lead to job cuts, Retail Week understands.
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NewsM&S chair Archie Norman: ‘We’ll open more food spaces this year than any of the big four’
Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman has said the retailer plans to open “more food spaces this year than any of the big four” as it invests in its store estate.
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NewsAsos shows ‘topline improvement’ as losses narrow and customer base grows
Asos has reported early signs of “topline improvement” as its losses narrow, and it has grown new customers.
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AnalysisWhat is fashion’s obsession with speed?
Behind the billboards and catwalks, there’s a race taking place in the mass-market fashion sector currently that you might not be aware of. Brands are now competing on who can create, produce, and sell the latest trends on the shop floor the quickest.
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NewsWeird Fish owner Auralis makes bid to bag Radley
The owner of lifestyle brand Weird Fish has made an offer to acquire British handbag brand Radley, Retail Week understands.
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NewsJD Sports chair Andy Higginson to step down
JD Sports has confirmed that chair Andy Higginson will be stepping down from the retailer in the summer.
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DataRetail Pay Index: How much do the biggest UK retailers pay shopfloor staff?
Explore Retail Week’s annual index of the shopfloor pay for 80 of the UK’s biggest retailers.
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AnalysisIs Primark ready to stand on its own two feet?
The boss of Primark’s parent company, George Weston, said it was a “big day” for the group as he announced that the fashion giant would split from the wider business.
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NewsSelfridges boosts pay for shop floor workers
Selfridges has increased the wages of its shop floor staff by more than 6%, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDebenhams promotes from within to appoint new chief technology officer
Debenhams Group has promoted Paul Aspden to the role of chief technology officer as the fashion giant enters the next phase of its growth.
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NewsMulberry returns to sales growth as turnaround takes effect
Mulberry has returned to sales growth across all its channels, driven by a strong momentum in the second half and its ‘Back to Mulberry Spirit’ turnaround strategy.
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InterviewQ&A: Clarks president talks marketplace launch and not losing its brand heritage
Clarks is no stranger to a third-party marketplace. The footwear specialist has been diversifying its digital reach in recent years and launching on the likes of Next and M&S, among many others, to target new customers.
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NewsClarks opens new online marketplace
Clarks has launched its own marketplace, welcoming over 100 brands across fashion, accessories, and lifestyle to its website, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFrasers Group launches premium Slazenger spin-off fashion label
Frasers Group has reimagined its sports brand Slazenger with the launch of Off-Court, a premium fashion label.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson takes home record pay
Next boss Simon Wolfson took home his highest-ever pay package last year, and it could spike again following plans to increase his salary and bonuses.