All Fashion articles – Page 746
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NewsSir Philip Green outlines plans for Bhs merger with Arcadia
Sir Philip Green has outlined plans for his merged Arcadia Group and Bhs business, which is almost complete.
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OpinionBurberry keeps recession in check
Harry Potter star Emma Watson – the current face of Burberry – has lent some magic to the luxury fashion brand.
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NewsMothercare reports strong first quarter
Like-for-like sales at maternity specialist Mothercare’s core UK business climbed 5.1 per cent in the first quarter.
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NewsSports Direct profits tumble
Sports Direct has refused to be drawn in to the controversy over the loan its founder Mike Ashley gave to JJB chairman Sir David Jones as it scrapped its final dividend following a fall in underlying profit of 20.2 per cent.
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NewsDiscount chain The Big Label shuts its doors
Northwest discount chain The Big Label has shut its doors after falling into administration.
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NewsBurberry has a strong start to the year
Burberry made a solid start to the year with retail revenues ahead 12 per cent in the three months to June 30.
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NewsBlacks ‘performing satisfactorily’
Blacks Leisure, the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, has revealed a 1.8 per cent drop in like-for-like sales in the first 19 weeks of its financial year.
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NewsAsda offers 100-day guarantee on George school uniforms
Asda is offering shoppers a 100-day money back guarantee on its George school uniforms in a bid to stamp out the price wars among competitors.
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NewsThree retailers sign for space at Wood Green
Two retailers including a new anchor tenant have signed for space at The Mall Wood Green in north London, while a third is moving to larger premises in the scheme.
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NewsArthur Ryan to step down as managing director at Primark
Primark founder Arthur Ryan is to step down as managing director of the fashion retailer in September, when chief operating officer Paul Marchant will become chief executive.
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NewsRetail sales grow 1.4 per cent in June
Retail sales in June grew 1.4 per cent on a like-for-like basis helped by the heatwave across the country and clearance Sales.
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NewsNew Look snaps up Borders stores
Fast-fashion retailer New Look is to take on five stores earmarked for disposal by beleaguered bookseller Borders UK, including its prominent flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsMoss Bros outlines ambitious plans for store expansion
Men’s suits specialist Moss Bros has revealed it wants to up its store numbers by 40 per cent as it takes advantage of attractive property deals in the recession.
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NewsTopman to sell music in Rough Trade deal
Topman is to sell music at its flagship Oxford Street store in a deal with iconic London music independent Rough Trade Retail Group.
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NewsAll Saints secures £30m financing deal
Fashion specialist All Saints has sealed a £30m funding deal from Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose attack on discount fashion labelled hypocritical
Marks & Spencer has been accused of hypocrisy over its attack on discount fashion after it emerged the retailer shares suppliers with value giant Primark, The Times has reported.
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NewsDave Whelan hits out at Mike Ashley as Sir David Jones loan row hots up
JJB Sports founder Dave Whelan has accused Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley of “trying to blacken” the formerly unblemished name of Sir David Jones in the latest row to rock the turbulent sportswear sector.
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NewsYoung-fashion brands tap premium market
Young-fashion retailers Dorothy Perkins and River Island have launched higher-end collections in an attempt to capture more of their customers’ spend.
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NewsNext refines online search to lift Sale site
Next is working with its website search provider on the latest version of its Sale website, which will go live on July 18.
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NewsHot weather sends retail sales down
Last week’s hot weather hit retail footfall and sent general merchandisers’ sales down for a second week running.