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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 13%
Total sales at John Lewis grew 13.3% on last year for the week to October 10.
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Fast Retailing profits up 14%
Fast Retailing has reported that net profit rose 14.4% to ¥49.8bn (£315m) for the financial year ended August 31. Sales rose 16.8% to ¥685.04bn (£4.3bn).The clothing store operator will seek to expand its Uniqlo stores in Asia from 76 to 132 over the next year. Fast Retailing, which aims to ...
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NewsUSC gears up for loyalty launch after EPoS update
USC plans to launch a loyalty card following the roll-out of a replacement EPoS system to all stores.
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NewsM&S to review store estate for digital age
Marks & Spencer is to review its 668-store portfolio as online threatens squeeze on store sales
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AnalysisAngela Ahrendts: maintaining Burberry’s momentum
Burberry chief executive Angela Ahrendts has built on Rose Marie Bravo’s legacy by invigorating the luxury brand while keeping a tight handle on costs
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OpinionM&S ‘audition’ leaves questions not answers
If this week’s Marks & Spencer investor day was intended to allow the internal candidates for the chief executive’s job to show their mettle, it was a gamble that backfired spectacularly.
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NewsAnthropologie plans local sourcing for UK
US retailer Anthropologie will source 20% of its product from the UK and collaborate with local designers for its first European store, which opens on London’s Regent Street next Friday.
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NewsSolid performance in UK helps put Ted Baker on track
Ted Baker performed ahead of expectations in its first half, with a strong UK performance offset by dire trading conditions in the US.
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NewsBanana Republic close to signing third UK store as it prepares to open at Brent Cross
Updated: Fashion brand Banana Republic is on the verge of signing a deal for its third UK store as the retailer prepares to open its second shop in shopping centre Brent Cross
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NewsLuxury retailers lambast EU plans to reduce brands’ control
Retailers could gain the right to sell any brand in stores or online, after the European Commission launched a review of selective distribution laws.
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NewsIrish government called on to honour rent pledge
Leading retailers on Ireland’s top shopping street have petitioned the European Parliament to flag up the “anti-competitive” upward-only rents system amid fears that the Irish government is “dragging its heels” on its pledge to abolish the system.
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JC Penney signs Liz Claiborne licensing deal
US Department store chain JC Penney has signed a licensing agreement with Liz Claiborne to exclusively sell its namesake line of clothing in stores beginning in autumn next year.The 10-year deal includes 30 categories from apparel and accessories, including jewellery, shoes anda home merchandise. After five years, JC Penney will ...
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AnalysisWhat can the classroom teach the shopfloor?
Nothing beats learning the retail ropes on the shopfloor, but learning the theory can help day-to-day managing and further a career, says Sara McCorquodale
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NewsGeorge collaboration portal cuts overseas costs
George is using an online collaboration portal to deliver “George in a box” to Wal-mart’s businesses around the world.
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Gianni Versace plans Japan exit
Designer fashion brand Gianni Versace plans to exit the Japanese market due to a slowdown in consumer spending.Its three stores in Tokyo, Osaka and Chiba will be shut and liquidation measures are expected to be complete by the end of the year. “The Versace boutiques in Japan no longer represented ...
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NewsH&M and HMV target Oxford Street Zavvi site
Entertainment retailer HMV and fashion chain H&M are in the final stages of signing for shops in the prominent former Zavvi store at the east end of London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsGap to open in China and bring back TV adverts
Gap has announced plans to open its first store in China and to start advertising on TV again after a two-year break.
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OpinionKate Bostock’s impact at Marks & Spencer should not be overlooked
When Kate Bostock took to the stage at Marks & Spencer’s investor day cum beauty parade for a new chief executive, she seemed very nervous. However, tough challenges are nothing new to Bostock.
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NewsH&M sales hit by warm weather
H&M sales have continued to slide, down 8% on a like-for-like basis in September.
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NewsMothercare reports UK like-for-likes up 4.1%
Mothercare has reported UK like-for-like sales up 4.1% in its first half and remains “confident” for the rest of the year.