All Fashion articles – Page 719
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes rise 4.9%
Homewares and womenswear retailer Laura Ashley expects full year trading to be broadly in line with company expectations after like-for-like sales rose 4.9% over the first 19 weeks of the second half to 12 December.
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NewsConsumer price inflation rises to 1.9%
The rate of consumer price inflation rose to 1.9% in November from 1.5% the previous month, official statistics showed.
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NewsH&M sales grow 1% in November
Sales at Swedish fashion group H&M increased by 1% in local currencies in November compared to the same month last year.
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NewsJaeger looks to Europe as sales improve
Jaeger is set to re-enter the European market after revealing sales are on an improving trend.
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NewsNew look for Jones Bootmaker
Jones Bootmaker has launched a new retail identity at its Milton Keynes store.
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NewsJohn Lewis has record week
John Lewis has had another record week of sales, taking £110m in the week to Saturday December 12, the most the department store has ever taken in a week.
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NewsRetailers confident of improving Christmas trade
Retailers are confident that this Christmas will be no worse than last year, according to British Retail Consortium figures.
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NewsProfits drop as Jaeger momentum slows
Profits at womenswear chain Jaeger halved in to £1m the year to February 28.
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NewsUS fashion giant Forever 21 in Westfield Stratford store talks
US fashion giant Forever 21 is on the verge of signing its first deal for a UK store in Westfield Stratford as it unveils its intentions to build a major European presence.
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NewsElton John AIDS Foundation to open a pop-up shop
The Elton John AIDS Foundation will open a pop-up shop called Out the Closet in Covent Garden tomorrow.
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NewsOasis tests appetite for SMS gift vouchers
Aurora-owned fashion retailer Oasis has launched an SMS gift voucher service to test customers’ appetites for mobile promotions with a view to rolling out the offer to Oasis’ sister fascias.
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NewsMarks & Spencer casts net wider with YouTube channel
Marks & Spencer launched a dedicated YouTube channel yesterday, offering customers access to Marks & Spencer TV content including cooking demonstrations and documentaries, plus exclusive competitions.
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NewsLaunch of video catwalk lifts sales at My-wardrobe
Online fashion etailer My-wardrobe has launched a video catwalk function for its site and from next year its customers will be able to create and view their own bespoke catwalk shows, by designer, category or trend, through video tagging.
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NewsTesco veteran John Gildersleeve to be New Look chairman
Tesco veteran and chairman of Carphone Warehouse John Gildersleeve is expected to bring extensive City experience to his new position as chairman of New Look.
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Payless ShoeSource to open its first five stores in the Philippines
Payless ShoeSource is to open its first five stores in the Philippines by mid-next year with franchise partner Stores Specialists.Stores Specialists is the leading fashion specialist in the country, managing 72 high profile brands and 340 retail stores.In the past year Payless ShoeSource has struck franchise agreements for the retailer’s ...
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Mothercare
The inside view from group human resources director Sue Malti.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales continue to grow as it heads for record week online
John Lewis has revealed that sales in the week so far have continued to rise as shoppers flock to the department store in the run-up to Christmas.
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OpinionEBay: fashion friend or foe?
EBay’s fixed price business has overtaken the auction part of the business on which it built its foundations. But talk to the luxury sector and eBay is still a dirty word.
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NewsKeith Jones appointed as new JJB Sports chief executive
DSGi’s group retail director Keith Jones has been appointed as JJB’s new chief executive.
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NewsStrong UK retail sales lift Mulberry
Mulberry posted a 16% hike in sales in the first half of the year, boosted by a strong UK retail performance.