All Fashion articles – Page 633
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NewsRetailers fight back against JJB's CVA plan
JJB Sports is facing a backlash from retailers over its plans to undergo a second company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsJaeger appoints advisers ahead of potential sale
Jaeger has reportedly appointed advisers to consider options for the business, which could include a sale.
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OpinionThe deals going down in retail
Looking back, 2010 turned out to be a pretty active year for retail M&A, with 14 UK deals worth more than £50m, of which seven were over £250m.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports 'pleasing' start to new financial year
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose last week as its new financial year kicked off.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe.com to relaunch in push for £100m sales target
Fashion etailer My-Wardrobe is to relaunch its website at the end of the month in a bid to give a clearer idea of its offer.
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Deichmann sales climb 12.5% to £3.37bn
Shoe retail specialist Deichmann Group experienced a sales climb of 12.5% during the 2010 financial year, reaching E3.93bn (£3.37bn).The retailer said this was the biggest growth rate for 20 years. At Deichmann’s various banners in Germany sales were up 8%, or 4.8% on a like-for-like basis.
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LVMH jumps 19% to reach £4.6bn
Luxury goods and specialist retailer LVMH’s retailing arm recorded revenue growth of 19% in 2010 to reach E5.4bn (£4.6bn), and posted a profit of E388m (£332m), up 38% on 2009.Travel retail operator DFS posted a strong performance attributed to the rise in international travel, notably among Asian tourists.Beauty chain Sephora ...
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NewsGo Outdoors considers float as its plans for growth accelerate
Outdoor specialist Go Outdoors will decide whether to push the button on a float of the business early next year, after having ruled out a sale.
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NewsHed Kandi shuts stores less than a year after launch
Music and lifestyle retailer Hed Kandi has shut its two stores less than a year after opening.
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NewsPeacocks prompts IPO speculation after beginning hunt for chairman
Value fashion group Peacocks intends to appoint a chairman for the first time in five years, prompting speculation that an IPO may be on the cards.
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NewsFrench Connection steams ahead
Fashion group French Connection expects profits for the year just ended to be at least £6.8m, compared with a restated £1m last year.
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Shoppers to decide Brand Alley offer
Private sales etailer Brand Alley has introduced a section on its website that allows shoppers to decide what products will go on sale.
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Gap names Art Peck as new president of Gap North America
Gap has named Art Peck its new president of Gap North America, effective immediately. Peck previously handled corporate strategy and oversaw the outlet division.He succeeds Marka Hansen, who has led the Gap brand in North America since 2007. Meanwhile, Pam Wallack, the current president of Gap Adult North America, will ...
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NewsSainsbury’s improved offer impresses analysts
City analysts came away from a company visit last week impressed by the improvements Sainsbury’s is making in non-food.
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JC Penney to launch The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co
JC Penney has announced plans to launch a new retail concept catering to the big and tall male customer.The chain will trade under the banner The Foundry Big & Tall Supply Co and will carry branded apparel and accessories as well as its private-label and exclusive merchandise. The stores will ...
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NewsHugo Boss sell-off suits new-look Moss Bros
Moss Bros boss Brian Brick has hailed the decision to sell its 15 Hugo Boss franchise stores to Hugo Boss UK for £16.5m as a “transformational” moment for the group.
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NewsMorrisons considers kidswear range
Morrisons is understood to be weighing up offering a kidswear range as part of chief executive Dalton Philips’ development plans.
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NewsSuperGroup vows stellar performance will continue
SuperGroup chief executive Julian Dunkerton has promised continued growth after a stellar third quarter, and said the retailer’s phenomenal share price rise since last year’s IPO reflected that the company is delivering on its promises so far.
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NewsDebenhams opens first pop-up shop
Debenhams has opened its first pop-up shop, timed to coincide with London Fashion Week and featuring the department store’s newest designer collaboration, Edition.