Lisa Berwin
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NewsIntersport teams up with The Hut to boost website visitor numbers
Intersport has joined forces with ecommerce specialist The Hut to build a bigger online presence.
AnalysisThe great outdoors
The outdoor sector has been thrust into the limelight by a raft of deals. What’s made it so fashionable and is the cake big enough to go around, asks Lisa Berwin
NewsStrong first quarter for Sports Direct
Sports Direct had a strong first quarter despite a poor performance from the England team in the football World Cup with sales up 8.8% to £408m in the 13 weeks to July 25.
NewsEBay’s fine in LVMH court case reduced
EBay has had its fine over LVMH fakes sold on its site slashed by a French court of appeal.
NewsMaplin owners consider sale
Maplin Electronics could be put up for sale with a price tag of around £400m.
NewsGap sales flat in August
US fashion giant Gap said that total sales and like-for-like sales were flat in August with “mixed” results across its fascias.
NewsZara ready to take a slice of UK online market with site launch
Zara launched its much anticipated transactional website in the UK yesterday as the fashion giant seeks to take a share of the growing online clothing market.
NewsSuperdrug signs up Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page to front ads
Superdrug has signed up former Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page as the new face of the health and beauty retailer.
AnalysisMamas & Papas: A family affair
As it prepares to celebrate its 30th birthday, Mamas & Papas is looking beyond the UK while staying true to its family roots.
NewsSnow+Rock snaps up Runners Need
Outdoor specialist Snow+Rock has bought running specialist Runners Need for an undisclosed sum.
OpinionZara and H&M set to fight it out for online share
Zara’s move onto online is likely to generate a great deal of interest, which will include praise and criticism, as the world’s largest fashion group Inditex finally embraces the world of online.
NewsH&M confirms Lanvin collaboration
H&M has confirmed its latest designer collaboration with French luxury fashion house Lanvin.
NewsMountain Warehouse deal values store group at £50m
Private equity firm LDC acquires stake in fast-growing outdoor gear specialist
NewsZara unveils transactional website
Zara has unveiled its new transactional website allowing UK customers to buy its entire fashion collection online for the first time online.
NewsH&M reported to be collaborating with French luxury designer Lanvin
H&M is understood to be launching its latest designer collaboration with luxury French fashion house Lanvin.
NewsLittlewoods launches first advert with Coleen Rooney
Littlewoods has launched its first television advertising campaign starring Coleen Rooney, the wife of Manchester United and England football star Wayne Rooney.
NewsEBay to push fashion credentials through major advertising push
EBay is preparing to launch its autumn advertising campaign, its biggest yet, to push its Fashion Outlet offer.
NewsFired Earth still loss making
Home specialist Fired Earth has continued to make a loss despite increasing customer numbers, its parent company the Aga Rangemaster Group said.
NewsFreemans thinks big as it returns to profit
Home shopping group Freemans Grattan Holdings claims it has returned to profit after a major business restructuring, and plans to launch a plus-size offer for customers early next year.
NewsAmerican Apparel UK’s future in the balance amid liquidity fears
Restructuring specialists Hilco and GA Asset advisors are circling the UK arm of US fashion retailer American Apparel as the future of the retailer hangs in the balance.