All Fashion articles – Page 725
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AnalysisIs the property market moving in favour of the landlords again?
The property market has swung in favour of retailers during the recession, but is it about to move back the other way?
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NewsMint Velvet to drive ‘destination appeal’ of online flagship store
New women’s fashion retailer Mint Velvet plans to expand the content on its website in the coming months in an attempt to make it a true “destination” for its customers.
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NewsLandlords split by Blacks CVA proposal approach
The Blacks Leisure proposed company voluntary arrangement has provoked mixed responses from the outdoor retailer’s landlords.
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NewsAsos shrugs off slowing etail growth
Investec published a buy note on Asos ahead of its half-year results on November 16, despite evidence of challenges facing online retailers.
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NewsH Samuel creates pack to cash in on in-store proposals
Jewellery chain H Samuel is introducing in-store ‘proposal packs’ for men to cash in on the increasing trend for customers to propose to their partners in its stores.
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NewsVictoria’s Secret unveils plans for launch in UK and Europe
US fashion and beauty giant Limited Brands has outlined plans to open Victoria’s Secret stores in strategic markets including the UK as part of an international expansion drive.
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NewsMarks & Spencer and Next results surpass expectations
Updates from the two biggest quoted fashion groups, Marks & Spencer and Next, pleased brokers as each retailer reported encouraging recent trading.
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GalleryHelly Hansen Manchester
The newly opened Helly Hansen store, in Manchester’s Arndale Centre, says much about the Continental view of the UK.
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NewsGap sales beat expectations
Sales for US fashion giant Gap beat expectations in October up 5% on last year to $1.14bn (£70m).
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OpinionPrimark wins praise as ethics take centre stage
They say no publicity is bad publicity, but as allegations about Primark’s sourcing came in thick and fast, questioning its ethics, the old adage started to look flawed.
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NewsMike Ashley renames Newcastle football ground
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is renaming Newcastle United’s football ground sportsdirect.com@St James’ Park.
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OpinionLike-for-like differences linger on
A feature on like-for-like sales that I wrote a few weeks ago caused more controversy than was intended; and one retailer has quickly responded by issuing multiple sales measures for comparative purposes.
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NewsNext sales continue to beat expectations
Next sales have continued ahead of expectations with like-for-like sales down 1.3% for its third quarter to October 31.
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NewsShop price inflation at zero after two months of deflation
Overall shop price inflation stood at zero last month after two consecutive months of deflation.
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NewsM&S posts flat first-half profits
Marks & Spencer reported a “good start” to its third quarter but is “cautious” about Christmas prospects after posting flat interim profits.
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NewsPrimark like-for-likes up 7%
Value fashion retailer Primark has reported sales up 20% in the year to September 12, with like-for-likes up 7%.
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NewsBlacks looks to exit 89 stores with CVA proposal
Blacks Leisure has unveiled details of a proposed company voluntary arrangement (CVA) as part the group’s restructuring.
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NewsKidswear most resilient clothing sector
Kidswear has been the most resilient clothing sector in the recession, according to market research house Verdict.
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NewsShop Direct to launch Christmas ad campaign
The retailer will launch an £18m multichannel Christmas ad campaign for Littlewoods and Very.co.uk on Sunday.