All Fashion articles – Page 741
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NewsFaith takes strides with web revamp
Footwear retailer Faith is to launch a new-look website next week as it seeks to lift online revenues by £1m.
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NewsGIVe to stress multichannel focus with simultaneous online and store launch
Fashion guru George Davies is gearing up for a multichannel launch for his new retail venture GIVe.
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AnalysisOlder workers invaluable to retail
Not everyone has welcomed the Government’s plans to review the standard retirement age, but older workers are invaluable to retail. Here, Charlotte Hardie talks to some of the industry’s mature stars
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NewsMilton Keynes signings trigger premium plans
The signing of three retailers to Thecentre:mk’s Silbury Arcade in Milton Keynes has kick-started plans for a high-end quarter at the centre.
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OpinionWhat is Harrods’ secret?
Harrods has delivered a strong set of results in a difficult climate. What is its secret?
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils new menswear collection
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a new collection of menwear staples for its Autograph range.
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NewsGerman fashion house Escada to file for insolvency
German fashion house Escada has failed to get enough backing for a crucial part of its financial restructuring plans and said it will file for insolvency this week.
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NewsNew marketing director for Ann Summers
Ann Summers has hired a new marketing director, Fiona Davis, who will form part of its growth plans.
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NewsChris Ronnie continues campaign against Sir David Jones
Chris Ronnie has sustained his attack on JJB Sports chairman Sir David Jones in a bid to improve his tarnished reputation after being dismissed from the retailer.
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NewsFormer Body Shop boss joins White Stuff board
Lifestyle retailer White Stuff has appointed The Body Shop managing director Alastair Kerr as non executive director to advise the business on international strategy.
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NewsHomeowners boost furniture sales in July
Holidaymakers deciding to revamp their homes instead of going away have been credited with boosting the furniture retail sector, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsHelly Hansen to open first UK standalone store in Arndale Centre
Norwegian outdoorwear brand Helly Hansen is to open its first mainstream retail store in the UK, in Manchester’s Arndale Centre in the autumn.
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NewsMackays suffers operating profit fall
Value retailer Mackays, which trades as M&Co, has suffered a fall in operating profits before amortisation and goodwill from £9.8m to £8.6m in the year to February 20.
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NewsCath Kidston sales and profits soar
Profits at floral, homewares and fashion retailer Cath Kidston grew to £4.6m in the year to March up from £2.9m the year before.
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NewsChris Ronnie and Sir David Jones planned to take JJB Sports private
Sacked JJB Sports chief executive Chris Ronnie has revaled he and Sir David Jones, who fired him in March, had looked at taking the company private together.
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NewsSales of homewares increase for the first time in a year
Sales of homewares improved for the first time in 12 months in July while fashion suffered due to poor weather.
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NewsUS sales down 4.7% in July
US retail sales fell again in July marking the 11th consecutive month of sales declines in the country.
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Forecast cut for ‘overvalued’ Alexon
Seymour Pierce has slashed its full-year profit forecast for Alexon – owner of fashion businesses including Ann Harvey, Kaliko and Eastex – from break-even to a loss of £5m.
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NewsMonsoon to ditch men’s clothing as it shifts focus
Monsoon is axing menswear to make room for an improved womenswear offer.
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NewsHMV seeks fashion links to extend range
HMV is in talks with apparel retailers and brands with a view to ramping up its clothing offer, as it continues looking beyond its traditional categories to increase revenue.