All Fashion articles – Page 812
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News
Topshop New York to miss Christmas debut
Topshop will not be opening in New York in time for Christmas after Sir Philip Green ran into building difficulties.
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European Commission urged not to extend footwear anti-dumping law
The European Commission is under pressure not to extend footwear anti-dumping laws after trade experts from a majority of EU states today made a surprise decision to oppose an extension of the duties.
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M&S pilots reviews and video on its site
Marks & Spencer is experimenting with product videos and ratings and reviews on its e-commerce site.
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Inditex second-quarter profits rise
Fashion giant Inditex, owner of the Zara chain, has posted a surge in first-half sales and profits.
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Mamas & Papas to enter Russia
Maternity and nursery retailer Mamas & Papas has signed a franchise agreement to enter Russia.
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Inflation climbs to 4.7 per cent in August
The annual rate of inflation rose to 4.7 per cent in August, an increase on the previous month’s 4.4 per cent rate, following hikes to food and energy bills.
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Debenhams sales hold firm
Department store group Debenhams has reported a 0.9 per cent dip in like-for-likes for the year to August 30.
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French Connection's losses widen
French Connection’s pre-tax loss has increased in its half-year results, despite what it described as the “encouraging” performance of its retail business in the difficult economic climate.
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John Lewis posts robust weekly sales
John Lewis delivered a strong set of sales results last week, up 9.2 per cent year on year.
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Analysis
RFID: What are UK retailers missing?
Retailers in continental Europe and the US are striding ahead with RFID. What are their UK counterparts missing?
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Analysis
Charity begins on the high street
Working with charities isn’t just part of being a good corporate citizen – done the right way it can motivate staff and generate free PR.
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Analysis
Plastic bags: Has the problem been exaggerated?
With a target of reducing plastic bag usage by 70 per cent by next spring, retailers are doing all they can to minimise their waste, but has the problem been exaggerated? Liz Morrell sorts fact from fiction
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Opinion
Jacqueline Gold: Olympian efforts are required
Team GB has given us something to talk about and points the way to the opportunity of 2012
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Analysis
Sir Terence Conran: Design Icon
21 years after he was Retail Week’s first interviewee, Sir Terence Conran tells Tim Danaher why today’s retailers need to develop a passion for product
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Nevisport unveils new look as it aims to double stores
Outdoor specialist Nevisport opened a new-look store at Kendal in Cumbria yesterday as it plans to double the size of its store portfolio.
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Isabella Oliver to target France in brand push
Maternity fashion e-tailer Isabella Oliver is to ramp up its international presence and launch its first non-maternity range.
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Primark seeks £50m in damages for distribution centre fire
Primark is pursuing compensation in the region of 50 million three years after a mysterious fire razed its Leicestershire distribution centre to the ground, destroying half its stock in 15 minutes.
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Next chief executive: Inflation will knock fashion next year
Next chief executive Simon Wolfson has warned that cost-price inflation is likely to hit fashion retailers by early next year.
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Opinion
The news isn’t all bad – yet
Confused? Can’t understand the world around you? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. UK retail is a deeply confusing place right now and this week’s news does little to help clarify the picture.