All Fashion articles – Page 667
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AnalysisKeeping up appearances
Consumers may not be confident of the economic outlook, so retailers need to be ready to fight this with subtle changes to their marketing messages and propositions, finds Nick Hughes
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NewsM&Co appoints fashion veteran as buying director
Value retailer M&Co has appointed fashion retail veteran Sim Scavazza as buying director. She will take over the board-level role in October.
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NewsJeweller Azendi expands with London stores
Jewellery retailer Azendi is concentrating its expansion on the south of England after opening its second London store, on the King’s Road. The Leeds-based retailer has 19 stores and wants to add another 10.
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AnalysisBack to school
With competition in back to school heating up on both price and quality, and the total value of the market falling, which of the key players will go to the top of the class?
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NewsFreemans thinks big as it returns to profit
Home shopping group Freemans Grattan Holdings claims it has returned to profit after a major business restructuring, and plans to launch a plus-size offer for customers early next year.
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NewsTheo Paphitis builds team for DNA Lingerie brand launch
DNA Lingerie, the lingerie retail business being developed by entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, has appointed former Schuh head of ecommerce Dan Lumb as ecommerce director and is expected to open its first stores in the spring.
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NewsHMV broadens range with fashion brands offer
Entertainment group HMV is expanding its fledgling fashion offer with the introduction of a raft of big-name brands next week.
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NewsCarnaby Street continues celebrations
London shopping thoroughfare Carnaby Street’s 50th anniversary celebrations will continue with a catwalk show in September.
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AnalysisJohn Graham
Go Outdoors has beaten the recession by reinventing how to serve the outdoor market. Lisa Berwin meets its intrepid founder
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NewsTechnology and fashion sales hold up despite consumer focus on essentials
Technology products and fashion are among the few consumer spending categories to have delivered real terms sales growth in the last year and people remain focused on saving, a Mintel study has shown.
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NewsSite goes live ahead of Asos Marketplace launch
Fashion etailer Asos has today launched a holding page for its Marketplace website, which will become a global marketplace where shoppers and independent retailers will be able to buy and sell clothing to fellow consumers online.
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NewsPrimark to open 75,000 sq ft Edinburgh flagship
Value fashion giant Primark is to open on Edinburgh’s Princes Street after winning planning approval for a 75,000 sq ft store.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to press ahead with Midlands store closures
Marks & Spencer is to proceed with the closure of four stores in Lincolnshire and Warwickshire, which locals had campaigned to keep open.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to open in Egypt
Marks & Spencer is to open its first store in Egypt within the next year.
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NewsM&S shareholder gives thumbs-up to Robert Swannell’s appointment
Marks & Spencer’s largest shareholder has welcomed the appointment of its new chairman Robert Swannell.
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NewsFenwick awards £3.8m dividend despite falling profits
The Fenwick family, owners of the eponymously-named chain of luxury department stores, will receive a dividend of £3.8m despite a drop in both sales and pre-tax profit at their 11 outlets during 2009.
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NewsN Brown launches Simply Be in America
N Brown has launched its first catalogue in the US as it continues to seek growth in international markets.
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NewsNew Marks & Spencer chairman to get £500,000
Marks & Spencer’s new chairman could be paid around 40% less than current chairman Sir Stuart Rose according to reports.