All Fashion articles – Page 724
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NewsChristmas spending expected to fall
Spending this Christmas could fall for the first time in twenty years according to retail research house Verdict.
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NewsSales at H&M fall as Jimmy Choo draws crowds
H&M reported worse-than-expected sales in October, down 3% on a like-for-like basis, as it drew crowds across the country for the opening of its collaboration with designer Jimmy Choo.
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NewsLondon retail sales climb in October
Retail sales in central London were 4.2% higher on a like-for-like basis last month over a year ago, when sales had fallen 2.6%.
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NewsRichard Baker to front bid for Matalan
Former Boots chief executive Richard Baker is poised to launch a bid for discount retailer Matalan in his role at private equity firm Advent International.
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NewsAsos reports strong growth in sales and profits
Online fashion retailer Asos continues to defy the downturn with growth in sales and profits in the six months to September 30.
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Analysis
Air freight: The sky’s the limit
Opting for air freight could help fashion retailers sell more, but what are the costs and challenges of jetting in your best-sellers, asks Alison Clements.
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NewsAurum to revitalise its Mappin & Webb fascia
Jewellery group Aurum has outlined plans to invest in its staff and rebrand its Mappin & Webb fascia after completing financial restructuring.
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NewsCotswold chases share in face of weakened Blacks
Cotswold Outdoor wants to increase its market share and is eyeing more shopping centre units as it expands.
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AnalysisHow US retailers can crack the UK market
As Victoria’s Secret becomes the latest US retail giant to focus on the UK, Lisa Berwin asks what the attraction is and how they can crack the market.
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NewsSignet upbeat as Ernest Jones sales improve
Jewellery retailer Signet reported that an improvement at its Ernest Jones chain has helped it achieve almost flat UK like-for-like sales in its third quarter to October 31.
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AnalysisThe future of value retailers
Retailers from Primark to Aldi to 99p Stores have benefited from the flight to value that the recession has created. But can they continue to capture shopper hearts and wallets once the economy begins to recover, asks Joanna Perry.
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GalleryStore of the week: Guess Regent Street
Guess opened its largest store in Europe (there are close to 250 of them across the Continent) on Regent Street in September. At 6,000 sq ft, this is a large space and fills the unit previously occupied by Next.
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NewsStronger third quarter for Benetton
Italian fashion group Benetton had a strong third quarter with revenues ahead 13.1%.
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OpinionDebenhams is on the acquisition trail
Debenhams has snapped up Danish department store Magasin du Nord. But that is only the beginning, and there looks like much more to come.
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NewsPeacocks to sell CDs as it goes after gap left by Woolworths
Value fashion chain Peacocks is to start selling CDs to take advantage of the gap left in the market since the collapse of Woolworths.
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NewsBurberry social network to celebrate trench coat
Burberry, the upscale retailer and brand, has launched a social networking site celebrating its famous trench coat.
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NewsBrand Alley ads claiming 80% off found misleading
Online discounter Brand Alley has had its knuckles wrapped by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over the level of discount it claimed on its ads.
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News
Abercrombie & Fitch to enter the Italian market
Casual luxury US clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has entered the Italian market, opening its first store in Milan.The flagship store trades from 32,290 sq ft spread over two floors and features a 5,380 sq ft Abercrombie Kids section. A spokesperson for the retailer said the brand should appeal to ...
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NewsAdams under fire over late payment claims
Suppliers to Adams have hit out as they claim the kidswear retailer is failing to pay them on time.
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NewsTM Lewin rules out IPO after strong half
Shirt specialist TM Lewin has ruled out an IPO and has put to bed speculation that backer HBoS wants to exit the business.