All Fashion articles – Page 699
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NewsFormer Baugur boss sued for £30m by nationalised Icelandic bank
Jon Asgeir Johannesson, the former boss of collapsed Icelandic investment vehicle Baugur, is being sued by nationalised Icelandic bank Glitnir for £30m over claims that he used his influence as a major shareholder to secure a personal loan.
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NewsBestseller Ireland goes to court over rents
Bestseller Retail Ireland, which operates young fashion chains Jack & Jones and Vero Moda in the Republic of Ireland, is due to enter a High Court battle with landlords this week over its attempts to exit its leases, according to reports.
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NewsMorrisons claim shareholders blocked a competitive pay package for Marc Bolland
Morrisons has claimed shareholders blocked plans to increase pay awards for its former boss Marc Bolland who was poached by M&S to take over as its chief executive.
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NewsAmerican Apparel scramble
Fashion retailer American Apparel sparked a riot in east London after 2,000 people turned up for an Easter Sale.
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AnalysisLillian Tan: The low-profile chief revitalising Laura Ashley
Laura Ashley’s chief executive may keep a low profile, but her revival of what had become a tired brand has thrust her into the spotlight.
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AnalysisEBay’s bid to conquer fashion
With a dedicated and revamped area, fashion marks eBay’s next big push into the fixed-price arena, but will customers take to the shift in focus and will it succeed in a crowded market
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GalleryLevi's, Regent Street: Nothing but denim
Selling a single commodity from a large area sounds tricky, but Levi’s new store on Regent Street does it with a flourish.
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NewsGap sales continue to grow
Gap sales have continued to improve both in the US and internationally with like-for-like sales in March ahead 11% across the group compared to an 8% fall for the same month last year.
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NewsFaith attracts investors
Footwear retailer Faith has received offers of investment and said it expects to complete a deal within “the next few days”.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches new department to tempt international shoppers
John Lewis is launching a new department in its Oxford Street store to lure international shoppers.
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NewsStrong start to the year for H&M
Swedish fashion group H&M has announced a strong first quarter with sales up 7% in the three months to February 28.
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Opinion
Stuart Rose’s final flourish at M&S
Stuart Rose’s last trading update before Marc Bolland takes over the reins was a strong one, but no-one wanted to talk about it this morning.
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NewsM&S Q4 sales beat expectations
Marks & Spencer has revealed a 5.1% increase in fourth quarter like-for-like sales, well above expectations, driven by a strong performance from general merchandise.
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NewsMango sales up 5.7% as international expansion gathers pace
Spanish fashion brand Mango has announced total sales rose 5.7% to €1.48bn (£1.3bn) excluding VAT in 2009 and has confirmed that it will open its 1,500th global store in 2010.
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NewsWest End sales boosted by inclement Good Friday
Poor weather and early Spring/Summer fashions sales and bumper volumes of gift food transactions helped to drive respectable retail sales in London’s West End over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
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NewsElaine McPherson buys Ethel Austin for second time
Ethel Austin, the value chain, has been sold back to Elaine McPherson for a second time for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsFashion drives John Lewis sales while Waitrose benefits from Delia effect
Fashion sales drove a strong week at department store chain John Lewis as the warmer weather stimulated sales of summer ranges.
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NewsRetailers strike back in National Insurance row
Retail leaders have hit back after top Labour politicians accused them of having been “deceived” into supporting Conservative plans to reverse part of the Government’s proposed National Insurance rise.
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NewsRichemont acquires Net-a-Porter
Luxury goods group Richemont has confirmed it will buy Net-a-Porter in a deal that values the online designer fashion retailer at £350m.
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NewsCath Kidston confirms sale and lays out international expansion plans
Cath Kidston has confirmed it has been bought by TA Associates as it lays out plans for international expansion.