All Fashion articles – Page 62
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NewsClarks managing director and chief product officer exit
Clarks managing director for the UK and Ireland, as well as its chief product officer, are understood to have left the footwear retailer, according to reports.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reshaping strategy pays off
Marks & Spencer has posted a rise in sales and profits across food and clothing & home as its ‘reshaping for growth’ strategy paves the way for “the beginnings of a new M&S”.
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NewsM&S unveils Oxford Circus station fashion marketing takeover
Marks & Spencer has launched a ”multi-sensorial” takeover of London’s Oxford Circus tube station using scent – the first time such an initiative has been undertaken in that environment.
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NewsSuperdry gears up for emergency sale if creditors oppose survival plan
Embattled fashion retailer Superdry is gearing up for an emergency four-week sale process if creditors fail to support boss Julian Dunkerton’s restructuring proposal.
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NewsShoe Zone lowers guidance as profits flatten
Footwear retailer Shoe Zone has lowered its full-year profit guidance. Revenues may have edged up but profits remained flat during the first half.
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NewsPrettyLittleThing under fire again for ‘misleading’ ads
Fast-fashion giant PrettyLittleThing (PLT) is under fire for breaching advertising rules after allegations of “misleading” ads being released during a Black Friday social media campaign last year.
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NewsShein seeks out Sajid Javid for new role ahead of London IPO
Sajid Javid, the former chancellor of the exchequer, has reportedly been approached to join fast-fashion giant Shein ahead of its anticipated London Stock Exchange listing.
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AnalysisLive shopping: When should retailers brave its murky waters?
Despite being one of the most promising new commerce channels, livestream shopping has had a lukewarm reception from established retailers in the UK. Retail Week explores whether the phenomenon will take off here and how retailers can tell if it’s the right time to get involved
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NewsExclusive: New Look to invest millions in Manchester stores
New Look is investing a total of £3.3m into upgrading and improving its store estate across Greater Manchester, Retail Week can reveal.
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Innovation of the WeekeBay promotes circular fashion with new ‘resell on eBay’ feature
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsAsos joins forces with Reliance to disrupt Indian market
Asos has announced an exclusive long-term partnership with Reliance Retail, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, to bring Asos own brands to the Indian market.
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AnalysisHow winners are standing out from losers in troubled luxury market
As luxury fashion retailers experience a slowdown in demand, Retail Week looks at some of the struggles facing the market and asks whether brands are right to remain optimistic
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Opinion‘As ChatGPT gets flirty, now is the time to embrace this cutting-edge technology’
With new releases this week from OpenAI and Google, generative AI (Gen-AI) tools are developing rapidly and destined to be on every smartphone. As more customers gain access to this dynamic technology, now is the time for retailers to get on board and explore the opportunities.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland sales hit by ‘minimal return’ of tourist shopping
Watches of Switzerland has reported flat sales for the full year of 2024 driven by a challenging trading environment and the “minimal return of tourist spending” in the UK.
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AnalysisCan a Shein float turn around retail’s IPO fortunes?
As Shein accelerates preparations for a blockbuster London IPO, Retail Week looks at how other retailers have fared since going public.
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NewsBurberry underperforms and warns of headwinds in luxury slowdown
Burberry has underperformed financially as it struggled with tepid demand for luxury clothing and accessories, and warns of more pressure to come.
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NewsZalando names new co-CEO as part of leadership shake-up
International fashion giant Zalando has announced a string of changes to its top team, to ensure “the effective execution” of its updated strategy, from September 1, 2024.
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GalleryFinisterre unveils biggest store yet in Covent Garden
Cornwall-based outdoor apparel retailer Finisterre has opened the doors to its newest flagship store in Covent Garden, London.
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NewsJohn Lewis names Rachel Morgans as new fashion director
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has named Rachel Morgans as its new director of fashion, effective from June 2024.
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NewsFormer chancellor appointed as The Very Group chair
The Very Group has confirmed former chancellor and MP Nadhim Zahawi as its new non-executive chair and board member.