All Fashion articles – Page 762
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NewsUSC launches social networking site to engage with customers
The 40-store fashion chain USC has launched a social networking site and will air its first TV ad as it seeks to attract and engage more customers.
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Refinancing package for Escada
Luxury fashion group Escada has arranged a E30m (£27m) refinancing package to help secure its survival. The company said it needed to raise the capital to cover liquidity demands and described the initiative as “urgent and unavoidable”.As well as raising funds, Escada plans to cut its debt and replace a ...
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OpinionNew Look looking to the future
New Look last night opened its doors to a baying fashion pack and gave them a taster of where the retailer is headed.
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NewsConsumer confidence levels rise for third month
Consumer confidence improved in April to levels not seen for more than a year.Confidence in the general economic situation over the next 12 months reached an index level of -15, which was a 16-point improvement on the previous month and the strongest showing since August 2007 research carried out by ...
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NewsViyella to launch new menswear range
Viyella, the classic womenswear retailer acquired out of administration by Austin Reed, is to launch a new full menswear collection.
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NewsM&S to launch 125th anniversary fashion range
Marks & Spencer is to mark its 125th anniversary with a special womenswear range drawing on key fashion looks from the past.
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NewsOffice drives online conversions
Office expects 10 per cent of its revenue to be generated online by the end of the year after introducing technology to up its online conversion rates.
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NewsJacques Vert womenswear managing director steps down from board
Womenswear retailer Jacques Vert has announced that its managing director of womenswear Shena MacDonald has stepped down from the board and will leave the group.
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NewsPeacock Group signs two for White River Place
Peacock Group is to open two stores at White River Place in St Austell, Cornwall.
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NewsN Brown defies downturn with solid year
N Brown has continued to outperform the market with underlying pre-tax profits soaring 11.3 per cent to £82.7m in its full year to February 28.
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NewsRadley appoints Sven Gaede as chief executive
Radley has appointed Sven Gaede as its new chief executive.
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NewsJJB Sports CVA approved
JJB has come one step closer to securing its future as its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) was today approved by the majority of its creditors.
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NewsRetail insolvencies rise 60 per cent
Retail collapses soared in the first quarter as companies fell victim to falling consumer confidence and a deteriorating financing environment.On average, more than seven retailers hit the wall a day in the three months to March. The number of insolvencies jumped 24 per cent on the previous quarter, according to ...
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NewsAsos sales soar 104 per cent
Sales at online fashion retailer Asos have rocketed 104 per cent to £165m in the 12 months to March 31, 2009.
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NewsRetail sales bounce back in March
Retail sales volumes returned to positive territory in March, driven by a strong performance from food and fashion retailers.
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NewsJohn Lewis says trade remains challenging
John Lewis has reported a slump in weekly sales of 11.6 per cent as the department store chain said the “trading climate remains challenging”.
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NewsLiberty losses widen but sales climb
Iconic London department store Liberty has reported that pre-tax losses widened slightly for the year to December 31, but sales rose 9 per cent to £50.2m.For the full year, Liberty said pre-tax losses increased from £6.4m in 2007 to £7m. The group highlighted that large one-off costs such as the ...
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NewsBay Trading in administration
Alexon has placed its Bay Trading fascia into administration following losses reported earlier this week and the withdrawal of credit insurance.
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NewsAsda launches Hannah Montana dress
Asda clothing brand George has today launched a replica of a dress worn by US film star Hannah Montana for £10.The dress has been launched to coincide with the launch of the film Hannah Montana: The Movie, starring Miley Cirus, who plays Hannah Montana.Cirus wears the original dress in the ...
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NewsAxe looms over all Monsoon shop staff
All Monsoon store staff are facing potential redundancy as the retailer enters into a consultation period with every employee at its shops.