All Fashion articles – Page 664
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NewsOverseas growth beckons as Burberry pre-tax profits soar
Pre-tax profits at luxury retailer Burberry rocketed nearly 50% to £129m in the first half when it introduced a new pricing strategy and fine-tuned its stock replenishment system.
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NewsInternational footwear brands open UK stores
International footwear brands are making a play for the UK market, with premium Brazilian chain NÃO Do Brasil opening its first UK store in Bluewater while Japanese fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger plans to expand.
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NewsSchuh secures cash for buyout and expansion
Footwear retailer Schuh has secured a refinancing package from Lloyds Banking Group to buy out shares from two retiring shareholders and fund expansion plans.
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NewsJD Sports on the rise but cautious for Christmas
Fashion group JD Sports reported that like-for-likes have risen since the end of August but expressed caution about Christmas trading.
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NewsFashion industry charity renamed and rebranded
Fashion industry charity the Textile Industry Children’s Trust has rebranded to The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust as it launches a new campaign to promote its educational grants for children with special needs.
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GalleryCitadium Paris
Read the blurb on the Citadium website and a bold claim is made that this four-floor, circular temple to fashion is (in a loose translation) “more than a shop, Citaduium today is a way of life where shopping is in tune with fashion, music and events”.
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AnalysisWeathering the fashion costs storm
With cost increases across materials, shipping and labour, are rising prices the only way for retailers to protect profit?
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OpinionSignet is a diamond in the rough
Since it listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2008, Signet - which after its crisis as Ratners in the early 1990s has traditionally kept a low profile - has been a little overlooked in the UK.
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NewsJJB issues profit warning as sales fall short
Sports group JJB has issued a profit warning after like-for-like sales failed to meet expectations.
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Topshop calls off entry into Norway after copyright dispute
Arcadia Group-owned fashion retailer Topshop has called off its market entry into Norway after a copyright dispute with a local retailer that has already registered the brand Topshop in the country. Topshop has been in negotiations with the owner for more than a year without results.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strong start to week
John Lewis saw sales surge 11.3% over the last four days driven by a strong performance from fashion and helped by the colder weather.
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Retail sales edge up in October, says ONS
Retail sales edged up modestly in October, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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NewsAll Saints approached by investment bank to explore options
All Saints has been approached by a major US investment bank to explore its options, including a potential flotation – as the retailer looks to expand in the US, according to reports.
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NewsTesco to sell £16 copy of Kate Middleton's engagement dress
Excited brides-to-be can snap up a similar dress to the one Kate Middleton wore to announce her engagement to Prince William for the bargain price of just £16.
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NewsLittlewoods launches Coleen Rooney collection
Face of Littlewoods Coleen Rooney has launched her debut fashion collection with the online and home shopping retailer.
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NewsJD Sports Fashion launches mobile site
JD Sports Fashion has launched its first mobile site to allow customers to buy products on the go.
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NewsArcadia profits climb 6.4%
Fashion chains Topshop and Topman had their best ever years in the 12 months to August 28, as pre tax profits at parent Arcadia Group climbed 6.4% to £213.2m.
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NewsGoogle's fashion website launches in US today
Online giant Google has moved into fashion with today’s US launch of Boutiques.com, a website and virtual designer store.
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NewsTJX Europe to slow expansion as third quarter profits fall 20%
TJX Europe, the European parent company of off-price retailer TK Maxx, is planning to slow its European expansion to get the business “back on track” after posting a 20% drop in profits to $39m (£24.5m) for the third quarter to October 30.
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NewsSuits You chain to be shut down, administrator concludes
The Suits You chain is to be closed after its administrator Zolfo Cooper concluded it has no future, Retail Week has learned.