All Fashion articles – Page 712
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NewsLion Capital buys up La Senza debt
Private equity firm Lion Capital has bought 100% of the long-term debt of La Senza, after months of uncertainty over the lingerie retailer’s future.
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NewsSupergroup announces chairman to steer float
Former Vodafone director Peter Bamford enlisted as the fashion group readies to unveil £400m IPO
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NewsAll Saints Christmas like-for-likes soar 32%
All Saints has reported a strong festive period, with like-for-like sales up 32% from December 1 to date.
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NewsShannon could buy Adams after third collapse
Former Adams chairman John Shannon could buy back the kidswear giant for a third time, sources say, after parent company JS Childrenswear hit the buffers last week for the third time in three years.
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AnalysisAnthony Thompson: new Fat Face chief is a product man
If what he did for George at Asda is any indication, Fat Face’s new chief executive is well qualified to get the business back in shape.
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NewsGeorge at Asda insiders tipped as favourites to succeed Thompson
Three internal candidates are among the front-runners to take over from Anthony Thompson as managing director of George at Asda.
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Target to expand to Canada
Discount retailer Target is making plans to expand outside the US, including a foray into Canada.The retailer wants to open its first stores outside its home country within three to five years. It is considering Canada, Mexico or Latin America as its most likely destinations.“As we approach each of these ...
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AnalysisChristmas trading: Cause for celebration
To their relief, most retailers pulled off a good Christmas after a fraught year. As the festive trading season nears its end, Lisa Berwin examines the key findings from OC&C’s Christmas Trading Index
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GalleryStore Twenty One: a classier proposition
First trialled in 2008, value fashion retail format Store Twenty One is proving a hit. John Ryan visits Retford to assess its progress
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Lipsy wins damages over disputes
Next-owned young fashion brand Lipsy has reached undisclosed settlement agreements with two rival retailers over claims that two of its dresses had been copied.
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NewsQS name to disappear as Store Twenty One grows
Value retailer QS is to disappear from the high street by 2011 as Mumbai-based owner Alok Industries ramps up conversions to its Store Twenty One fascia.
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Future stars
Apples & Pears, a retail idea developed by students from London’s Fashion Retail Academy, will represent the UK in this year’s Retail Futures Challenge.
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Macy's to launch outlet store
Macy’s-owned Bloomingdale’s plans to launch outlet stores.The first four outlet stores will open in the second half of the year, with two expected to be located in South Florida.The 25,000 sq ft stores will carry clothing and accessories for women, men and children. They will feature both new merchandise and ...
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OpinionSuperdry: A Super prospect?
Walk down any high street or into a bar and you’ll almost certainly see one brand in evidence - Superdry.
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OpinionRetailers still uncertain about what 2010 holds
The recession has come to an end - officially - but speaking to the great and the good of fashion at this week’s Retail Trust Ball they were not celebrating just yet.
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NewsShop Direct puts 1,500 jobs in consultation
Home shopping group Shop Direct is considering closing three contact centres with the possible loss of 1,500 jobs.
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NewsH&M reports strong Christmas trading
Swedish fashion giant H&M has reported sales in over the Christmas period of December were up 15% in local currencies.
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NewsSir David Jones steps down from JJB Sports
Sir David Jones is to step down from his role of chairman at JJB Sports due to ill health.
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NewsRaids made in UK and Iceland as investigations into Exista step up
The Serious Fraud Office and Iceland’s special prosecutor’s office have taken the investigation into the dealings of Icelandic investment vehicle Exista one step further with raids on four UK locations including Exista’s Paddington offices.
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NewsEthel Austin close to refinancing deal
Value retailer Ethel Austin is understood to be in advanced stages of negotiations to secure a refinancing deal.