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NewsNext posts 1.3% rise in total retail sales
Next posted a 1.3% increase in total retail sales for the 26 weeks to July 31 as the fashion and homewares retailer said its clothing retail prices will jump by as much as 8% next year.
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NewsM&S appoints former WHSmith man Alan Stewart as chief finance officer
Marks & Spencer has named Alan Stewart its new chief finance officer.
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NewsPrimark poaches Matalan’s John Lyttle for COO role
Primark has poached John Lyttle from rival Matalan to the role of chief operating officer.
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NewsSuits You owner in line for £17m financing
Suits You parent company Baird Group has been given £17m financing from financial services company GE Capital, according to reports.
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NewsBenetton profits jump in first half
Benetton net income increased from €29m (£24m) to €40m (£33m) in the first half of 2010, as a focus on higher value products drove sales.
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NewsLipsy follows Next in selling rival brands
Next-owned young fashion brand and retailer Lipsy is to broaden its offer by selling third-party brands on its website and in stores.
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NewsNew Look director Lex Gemas exits following float delay
New Look chief operating officer Lex Gemas has exited the value fashion chain after little more than a year at the business.
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NewsCVAs under the spotlight as court rules against Miss Sixty owners
The rejection of the CVA carried out by the owners of fashion chain Miss Sixty will pave the way for landlords to challenge the process, according to experts.
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NewsAurora on song in first year since restructure
Aurora Fashions, the group that operates womenswear chains Oasis, Coast, Karen Millen and Warehouse, has said it has achieved strong single-digit like-for-like growth in the first half of its current financial year across all four brands.
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Peter Higgins leaves chairman role at Cath Kidston
Cath Kidston chairman Peter Higgins is to step down after five years in the position.
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NewsFrench Connection site ratings strike a chord
French Connection has said that it has reduced returns and improved customer engagement with the launch of ratings and reviews on its website this month.
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NewsSports Direct makes strides despite England’s early World Cup exit
Sports Direct lost out on sales and potential profits after being left with excess stock following England’s early exit from the World Cup.
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NewsRohan revamps format as it eyes store growth
Outdoor clothing retailer Rohan is ramping up its growth plans and launching a revamped format as it aims to expand its customer base.
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AnalysisPutting media at the heart of selling fashion
Displaying product isn’t enough for today’s fashion retailers, with compelling editorial content both online and in print becoming a vital element of their marketing. Lisa Berwin reports
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NewsGio Goi tests the waters
Young fashion brand Gio Goi is to make its retail debut with the opening of a shop in Aberdeen in mid-October, ahead of a possible wider roll out.
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NewsRepublic launches improved website
Young fashion retailer Republic has relaunched its website to give it a fresher, less cluttered look.
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GalleryJJB Sports: Playing to win
JJB Sports is trialling a new look store in Slough that seeks to do the simple things well. John Ryan gives the store a workout
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AnalysisWestfield Stratford: John Lewis, but not as we know it
It’s two years to the week that the London Olympic Games start and John Lewis is preparing a store with a difference.
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AnalysisVirtual research
Next has used social media not just as a marketing tool, but also as a way to provide feedback on whether it is using channels such as Facebook as effectively as possible, finds Joanna Perry
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OpinionFat chance
As the obesity epidemic grows in this country M&S is now trialling a clothing range for plus-size children. This is a very unsettling sign of our times and questions have been raised whether retailers should be offering such clothing.