All Footwear articles – Page 25
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NewsClarks launches kids footwear on Amazon
Clarks has launched kids footwear on online giant Amazon’s UK site.
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NewsRetail sales growth stalls in October as grocery suffers
Retailers’ hopes for continued sales growth were dashed this month after the monthly CBI survey recorded flat sales.
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NewsDr Martens bought for £300m by private equity firm Permira
Footwear brand and retailer Dr Martens has been acquired by an investment vehicle backed by private equity firm Permira Funds for £300m.
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NewsHotter Shoes profits soar after store opening spree
Footwear retailer Hotter Shoes underlying profit jumped 16% in 2012 as it opened 21 new stores over the year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Prime and secondary rents are transforming retail parks
Polarisation remains the theme for retail parks, as prime rents hold up and secondary rents are on a downward trajectory, finds Mark Faithfull.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers can show showrooming the door
Showrooming is a hot topic for retailers but, as discussed at a Retail Week and Telefónica O2 roundtable, plenty can be done to tackle and even exploit the trend.
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NewsDr Martens' owners in advanced talks to sell business to Permira
Dr Martens’ owner has entered talks with private equity firm Permira, as it eyes a sale of the footwear brand and retailer.
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NewsShop prices deflate for fifth month in a row as retailers discount stock
Annual shop prices deflated for the fifth month in a row in September, pulled down by non-food as retailers cut prices and launched promotions.
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Innovation watch: Taylor Stitch puts customers in charge of the design process
Taylor Stitch in San Francsico lets the customer dictate the design process, allowing them to choose every element of the shirts and shoes that are then hand-made to order.
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NewsCrocs hires Nike director Tim Lyons to lead European retail operation
Footwear retailer Crocs has hired Nike director Tim Lyons to lead its European retail operation.
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NewsInflation falls to 2.7% as clothing and fuel price rises ease
Inflation slipped to 2.7% in August from 2.8% in July after clothing and fuel prices rose more slowly than last year.
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GalleryIn pictures: Marks & Spencer pilots new-look accessories department in Bluewater
Marks & Spencer is testing a new way of selling accessories at a trio of branches including its Bluewater store.
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NewsOnline saves fashion sales during August heat wave
Fashion and footwear sales would have fallen into decline without a boost from online, according to the newly launched BRC-KPMG Online Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsBrantano and Jones Bootmaker tap concession growth
Brantano UK narrowed its operating losses and sister retailer Jones Bootmaker increased operating profit as the footwear specialists eye expansion through concessions.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Up-for-sale footwear retailer LK Bennett
As LK Bennett owners Phoenix Equity Partners and Sirius Equity consider a sale of the footwear and fashion retailer, Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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NewsLK Bennett owners consider sale after Kate Middleton effect drives custom
Fashion and footwear retailer LK Bennett’s owners are considering a sale of the business, which would value the business at more than £100m.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Dwell, Sports Direct, Tesco and Marks & Spencer
Retail news round-up August 27, 2013: John Lewis to open at Westfield London, Dwell customers struggle to recovery money, LK Bennett up for sale and Sports Direct poised to enter FTSE100.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on HMV, Clarks and Irish supermarkets
Retail news round-up August 23, 2013: Four Irish HMV stores to reopen, Clarks to launch mobile local shopping tool, Irish stores receive compliance notices for overcharging customers
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AnalysisSpecialist kids’ stores: What do retailers need to know?
Foot Locker is to launch its kids-only fascia in the UK on the back of a more resilient retail market for juniors.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 10 UK retailers making a splash internationally
Retail Week’s International Report reveals the UK businesses generating the most international revenue and the tactics being used to expand globally.