All Fashion articles – Page 645
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NewsSainsbury's fashion share soars
Sainsbury’s has more than tripled its share of the £9.9bn UK value clothing market in the last five years, according to new findings by Verdict Research.
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NewsJigsaw and Kew grow profits
Robinson Webster Holdings, the parent company of womenswear retailers Jigsaw and Kew, narrowed its losses in 2010 following growth from both their concessions and online businesses.
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NewsJohn Lewis mid-week sales rise 4.3%
Department store chain John Lewis has reported sales up 4.3% from Sunday to Wednesday, despite freezing weather in some areas, and is preparing for its biggest-ever Sale
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NewsDebenhams launches biggest ever Sale
Debenhams has fired the starter gun on its biggest ever Sale with discounts of up to 70% online from today and in stores from Boxing Day.
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NewsTillman calls for VAT increase to be delayed
Jaeger and Aquascutum owner Harold Tillman has called for the government to delay the January VAT increase
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NewsSnow fears unjustified, broker Arden argues
Concerns about the impact of snow on retailers’ Christmas performance look overdone, Arden analyst Nick Bubb believes.
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NewsAlexon warns on profits after snow takes toll
Womenswear group Alexon, owner of chains including Ann Harvey and Kaliko, revealed profits will fail to meet expectations after Arctic weather disrupted peak trading.
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NewsReiss' recession initiatives boost EBITDA
Reiss said its sub-brand launch 1971 Reiss and its revamped website helped UK EBITDA to rise 7% to £9.1m for the year to January 31 2010.
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NewsCounterfeit goods harder to spot as criminals ramp up prices of fakes
Counterfeit items are becoming more difficult to spot and London is awash with expensive fakes according to accountants KPMG.
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NewsBurberry's Angela Ahrendts awarded £5.6m in shares
Angela Ahrendts, chief executive of luxury British retailer and brand Burberry, has been awarded £5.6m of bonus shares.
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NewsJohn Lewis beats snow to post sales leap
Despite taking a sales hit of almost £5m on Saturday, department store chain John Lewis managed to achieve turnover of more than £120m for the second week running and for only the second time in its history.
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NewsCruise files intention to appoint administrators
Cruise has filed an intention to appoint administrators after it emerged that chief executive James Pow had resigned from the troubled designer mini-chain.
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GalleryThe very best stores of 2010
Despite the tough economic climate, both overseas and homegrown retailers haven’t held back on innovative store designs.
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AnalysisForever Birmingham
US young fashion retailer Forever 21 opened its first European store last month, in Birmingham. John Ryan visited on opening day and talked to its management about their plans
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NewsBrand Boutique launches on Tesco clothing website
Tesco has launched a Brand Boutique on its clothing website to house the independent labels and designers it stocks.
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NewsHouse of Fraser creates emporium of brands in Frasers
House of Fraser has invested more than £10m in Frasers, its shop in Glasgow, to create an emporium of luxury beauty and accessories brands.
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NewsSales and margins up at Moss Bros
Menswear group Moss Bros reported sales and margins were up as chief executive Brian Brick’s improvement programme for the retailer continued.
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NewsMothercare to capitalise on overseas promise
Maternity specialist Mothercare aims to double its international sales by 2014 as its UK business continues to find the going tough.
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NewsHarvey Nichols releases viral Christmas video
Harvey Nichols has this week sent out a viral Christmas video sending up fashionistas who use their dogs as the ultimate fashion accessory.
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NewsChristmas on ice
High street could benefit at the expense of out-of-town shops if the bad weather continues