All Fashion articles – Page 88
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NewsTesco to cover VAT cost on period pants
Tesco has become the first retailer to cover the cost of VAT on period pants following an industry-wide campaign calling on the government to reclassify the item as a period product to make them “more affordable” for customers.
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Innovation of the WeekFrom metaverse beauty tie-ups to rental housing – 18 innovations changing retail
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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Opinion‘Fashion stands out as signs bode well for retailers this Christmas’
Categories such as fashion look well positioned for success as the golden quarter nears, believes PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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NewsMorrisons unveils ‘first of its kind’ NHS partnership
Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket to introduce cancer awareness messaging and advice on its underwear labels through its “first of a kind” partnership with the NHS.
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GalleryLululemon opens newly renovated store in Hong Kong
Global athleisure brand Lululemon has opened the doors to a newly renovated store in Hong Kong at the city’s IFC mall.
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NewsH&M confirms plans to ‘phase out’ operations in Myanmar
Fashion giant H&M has confirmed plans to “phase out” its operations in Myanmar following reports of labour abuse in its garment factories.
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NewsPrimark and Tesco join M&S in ‘Say Pants to the Tax’ campaign
Primark and Tesco are the latest retailers to join the Say Pants to the Tax campaign launched by Marks & Spencer and Wuka calling on the government to make period pants free from VAT.
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NewsFarfetch sales dip as brand platform faces challenges
Farfetch has reported declining sales and profit, “primarily driven by a 42.2% decrease in brand platform revenue”.
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Opinion‘As the M&S-backed Lionesses march on, the retailer is in contention for the customer cup’
In the week where England’s Lionesses kicked some important goals, so did Marks & Spencer – a partner of the England women’s team.
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NewsExclusive: 300 independent retailers affected by cyber attack
Up to 300 independent retailers have been struck by a cyber attack at IT supplier Swan Retail, which has affected their ability to trade online and fulfil orders since Sunday, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsH&M launches investigation into labour abuse accusations
Swedish fashion giant H&M is investigating 20 alleged instances of labour abuse at its Myanmar garment factories.
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NewsHarrods sales and profits climb in post-pandemic bounceback
Luxury department store Harrods has reported strong sales and profit growth after its landmark Knightsbridge store returned to normal trading after the pandemic lockdowns.
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NewsHarvey Nichols CEO Manju Malhotra steps down
Harvey Nichols chief executive Manju Malhotra is stepping down from her role after less than three years in charge.
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NewsMarks & Spencer upgrades profits as sales grow
M&S has upgraded its profit outlook after growing market share in its clothing and home and food businesses.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss plans buy now, pay later service
John Lewis Partnership’s chief executive is planning to roll out a buy now, pay later service for its customers as they become increasingly affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
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GalleryDior and Harrods reunite for Paris-inspired pop-up
Dior has opened the doors of its new summer pop-up at Harrods, London, in a continued partnership between the fashion house and the department store.
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NewsFrasers Group takes new Meadowhall flagship as part of physical expansion
Frasers Group has announced the signing of “significant leases” with British Land, “reinforcing the group’s commitment to physical retail in the UK”.
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NewsMarks & Spencer calls on government to end VAT on period pants
Marks & Spencer has urged the government to remove VAT applied to period pants and has launched a petition for a parliamentary debate on the issue.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland sales dip
Watches of Switzerland has reported a fall in total sales but said performance remains “in line with our guidance and expectations” in the first quarter ending July 2023.
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AnalysisWho’s shopping at Shein and which rivals stand to lose out to its success?
We asked CACI to analyse Shein’s performance to understand who’s shopping there, how often they spend, and how this stacks up against retailers with similar customer profiles like Asos, Boohoo and Very.