All Fashion articles – Page 721
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OpinionFlannels CVA signals continued woes for the luxury market
The economic crisis has well and truly taken the shine off the luxury market with excessive spending off the agenda for many.
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NewsJohn Gildersleeve appointed as New Look chairman
New Look has appointed John Gildersleeve as its new chairman, who will take up the role in January replacing Phil Wrigley who will stand down after nine years at the fashion retailer.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by cold weather
Department store group John Lewis has reported trade from Sunday to Wednesday is up 12% on last year and 19% up on last week.
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NewsH&M unveils latest designer collaboration with Sonia Rykiel
H&M has unveiled its latest designer collaboration, a lingerie range with Sonia Rykiel.
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NewsFlannels CVA approved
Flannels’ creditors have approved its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), securing the future of the designer mini-chain.
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NewsTV sales help John Lewis reach record pre-Christmas sales
Soaring TV sales helped John Lewis reach its record week in the run up to Christmas with sales up 22% on last year to £91.8m.
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Gap profits rocketed 25% in its third quarter
Gap profits rocketed 25% in its third quarter, helped by growing sales at its Old Navy fascia.Total sales rose 1% to $3.59bn (£2.17bn) for the quarter to October 31. Like-for-like sales at Old Navy were up 10% against an 18% fall the year before.The fashion retailer is focused on gaining ...
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GalleryStore of the week: Simon Carter Accessories, Mayfair
It’s a shade over two years since Moss Bros opened the first Simon Carter fashion store in London, and at the time it looked a promising debut.
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NewsTurnaround on horizon for Blacks after successful CVA
Blacks Leisure will focus on refreshing its portfolio after its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) was passed by landlords, shoring up its future.
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NewsAnthropologie’s London debut a hit, says owner
US giant Anthropologie’s debut in the UK has been hailed an early success by its parent company, which said it “generated the second best opening day sales in our history”.
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NewsJaeger brings in web application to manage brand
Jaeger is to use web-based applications for brand management to support its international expansion.
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NewsSports Direct appoints non-executive chairman
Sports Direct has finally hired a non-executive chairman after searching since May 2007, when David Richardson dramatically quit the sports retailer’s board just three months after it floated.
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NewsCath Kidston seeks local partner to support expansion in Asia
Cath Kidston has begun a search for an investment partner with local expertise as it plans to ramp up international expansion.
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NewsHigh price tag for Matalan likely to attract calls for earn-out clause
Potential buyers of value retailer Matalan are likely to demand an earn-out or similar clause in any deal with founder and owner John Hargreaves.
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NewsRetail sales at Ted Baker rise as UK fares well
Retail sales at fashion retailer Ted Baker climbed 19.8% over the 13 weeks to November 14, as strong UK sales growth offset difficult trading in overseas markets.
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AnalysisMarc Bolland: taking the helm at Marks & Spencer
As the Morrisons chief lines up to take the helm at Marks & Spencer, Jennifer Creevy asks if he has got what it takes to realise the high street legend’s potential.
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NewsChaka Khan will star in a campaign for Evans
Music legend Chaka Khan is starring in a campaign for plus-size fashion retailer Evans. The singer will model a selection of clothing from the retailer’s Christmas collection.
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OpinionWhy democracy is overrated
The high street’s future looks bland if we let market forces choose our fate, says Jacqueline Gold.
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NewsMarks & Spencer engages with shoppers on Facebook
Marks & Spencer director of store marketing and design Nayna McIntosh fielded questions on pre-Christmas discounting and controversial Christmas ads in a live web chat on Facebook on Tuesday.