All articles by Lisa Berwin – Page 10
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EBay to build fashion presence with adverts
EBay UK is to launch a marketing drive to promote its style credentials and change customer perceptions as it prepares to debut a dedicated fashion area on its site next week.
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Gap sales continue to grow
Gap sales have continued to improve both in the US and internationally with like-for-like sales in March ahead 11% across the group compared to an 8% fall for the same month last year.
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Play.com appoints new chief executive
Entertainment etailer Play.com has appointed a new chief executive, former Apple director John Perkins.
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John Lewis launches new department to tempt international shoppers
John Lewis is launching a new department in its Oxford Street store to lure international shoppers.
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Strong start to the year for H&M
Swedish fashion group H&M has announced a strong first quarter with sales up 7% in the three months to February 28.
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Apple sells 300,000 iPads in one day
Apple sold 300,000 of its new iPad device on its launch day on Saturday, falling short of some expectations.
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Findel chairman Keith Chapman steps down
Keith Chapman the chairman of home shopping group Findel has stepped down from his role at the business.
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Shop Direct names Gareth Jones as retail director
Shop Direct Group has promoted Gareth Jones to oversee all of its brands as retail director.
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Simon Wolfson thinks long term as Next performance picks up
Next will focus on extending its home offer and cutting clothing lead times to maintain momentum after delivering its first full-year like-for-like sales growth in four years.
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Laura Tenison: JoJo Maman Bébé founder building a ‘truly multichannel’ business
JoJo Maman Bébé’s founder has turned the fashionable mother and baby brand into a multichannel success after spotting a gap in the market. Lisa Berwin finds out how.
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Sports Direct launches TV ads to cement sector leadership
Sportswear retailer makes TV ad debut to bolster its position and drive global profit ambitions.
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Sports Direct pulls out of Blacks bid over supplier concerns
Sports Direct has said it will not bid for Blacks Leisure over uncertainties surrounding suppliers reactions if its bid was successful.
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UK households £6 a week worse off than last year
The average UK household was 3.8% worse off in February than a year ago as weaker earnings and inflationary pressures hit discretionary income.
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Faith looks at management buyout as 'for sale' flag raised
Footwear retailer Faith has hired advisers to run a sale which is likely to lead to a management buyout backed by private equity.
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Sports Direct considers upping offer on Blacks
Blacks Leisure has confirmed it received a letter from Sports Direct last week indicating that it would consider upping its offer for the outdoor chain.
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JJB director of retail and product retires
JJB Sports has today announced the retirement of its director of retail and product Colin Tranter after less than a year at the company.
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Cat Deeley new face of Links of London
Links of London has chosen television presenter Cat Deeley as the global ambassador for the jewellery brand.
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Small shops to get rates relief in mixed budget for retailers
Around 100,000 small shops will have a year off business rates from October Chancellor Alistair Darling revealed in this week’s Budget.
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JoJo Maman Bebe founder named businesswoman of the year
The founder of maternity and childrenswear retailer JoJo Maman Bebe, Laura Tenison, has been named Veuve Clicquot businesswoman of the year.
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Ideal Shopping returns to profit after turnaround
TV shopping group Ideal Shopping Direct has grown sales and returned to profit after completing its turnaround plan.