All Fashion articles – Page 626
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NewsMatalan to appoint former Asda director Blackhurst as chief executive
Matalan is poised to appoint former Asda executive Darren Blackhurst as its new chief executive.
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AnalysisA return to park life
Retail parks were early victims of the recession with vacancy rates rising to nearly 12% in 2009, but the market is making a comeback. Mark Faithfull finds out why and takes a look at which retailers are driving the renewed the activity in the out-of-town world
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NewsRetailers suffer worst monthly sales fall since 1995
Retail sales collapsed in March, when the stores sector suffered the worst plunge in 16 years.
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GalleryEnergie and Miss Sixty Carnaby Street
Energie and Miss Sixty are two gender-divided sides of the same coin, from the same Italian company.
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NewsUrban Outfitters plots UK expansion
US lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters is set to grow its UK store numbers and increase the wholesale of its premium womenswear brand Free People.
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NewsPrimark to open in retail park
Primark, the value chain, has set its sights on opening its first store in a retail park.
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NewsAurum up for sale for £200m but management team will stay put
The management team at jewellery giant Aurum is expected to remain at the helm to lead its international expansion after the business is sold.
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NewsAnn Summers hit by rising product costs
Ann Summers has reported a 3% increase in sales but a dip in profits for its full year, as rising product costs reduced its gross margins.
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NewsPeacock Group enters talks to sell Bonmarché to Duke Street
The Peacock Group has entered exclusive talks with private equity investor Duke Street about a sale of its mature womenswear business Bonmarché.
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NewsNew Look holds fire on sale of French chain Mim
New Look founder Tom Singh is believed to have postponed the sale of its French basics chain Mim after kicking off a review of the New Look business.
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NewsM&S posts steady update but warns of drop in confidence
Consumer confidence has stabilised at a low level but will fall further this year, Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland warned this week, as the company issued a robust fourth-quarter update.
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NewsEileen Fisher debuts in Covent Garden
US womenswear retailer Eileen Fisher is set to debut in the UK, with two high-profile stores in London.
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OpinionCould JJB CVA start a trend?
JJB Sports was handed a lifeline when its landlords voted in favour of its second CVA.
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NewsHarvey Nics to trial new formats as market slows
Luxury department store to open beauty standalone as part of innovation plans
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NewsFrench renaissance: Marks & spencer returns to paris
Marks & Spencer has confirmed plans to re-enter France, starting with a 15,000 sq ft womenswear and food store on the Champs Élysées, which will open towards the end of this year.
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Promotions hit Sunglass Hut’s profit margins
Sunglass Hut profits slumped in 2010 as its focus on promotions hit margins. Despite sales nudging ahead from £35.6m to £35.9m, operating profit dropped 16% to £2.6m.
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AnalysisValues retailer
Asda is implementing a ground-breaking efficiency programme in Bangladesh. Jennifer Creevy visits the factories for an exclusive look
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NewsForever 21 to open at Bluewater
US fashion giant Forever 21 has signed for a store at Bluewater shopping centre, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsLingerie etailer BeCheeky.com on brink of liquidation
Online lingerie retailer BeCheeky.com is close to liquidation.
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NewsJack Wills banned from re-printing 'provocative' catalogue
Young fashion chain Jack Wills has been banned from re-printing its latest catalogue after complaints the images it featured were inappropriate for young teenagers.