All articles by Ruth Faulkner – Page 2
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NewsHarvey Nichols hires Grazia's Paula Reed as fashion director
Department store retailer Harvey Nichols has appointed fashion magazine Grazia style director, Paula Reed, as its group fashion director where she will head up own bought buying for womenswear, menswear and accessories.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales given electricals boost
John Lewis enjoyed a strong week with sales up 9.9% buoyed by electrical sales.
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NewsShop vacancy rate drops in May
Shop vacancy rates fell by a marginal 0.1% to 14.5% in May, says research from the Local Data Company.
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NewsNew Look extends refinancing as turnaround 'progresses'
Young fashion retailer New Look has confirmed that it has finalised an agreement to restructure its debt.
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NewsClarks workers take industrial action
Workers at footwear giant Clarks based in Somerset are taking industrial action in a dispute over pay.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches 'world's most sustainable suit'
Marks & Spencer has revealed what it has termed the “world’s most sustainable suit” as part of the retailer’s Plan A ethical business strategy.
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NewsZara wins appeal case against Christian Louboutin
Fashion retailer Zara has won a landmark case against footwear designer Christian Louboutin over the right to sell red-soled shoes, a feature the designer is well-known for.
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NewsTopshop hires Burberry man as chief marketing officer
Arcadia boss Sir Philip Green has hired former Burberry vice-president of public relations Justin Cooke as chief marketing officer at Topshop.
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NewsMulberry expected to report 50% full year profit surge
Luxury accessories retailer Mulberry is expected to report a 50% surge in profits when it reveals its full-year results later this week.
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NewsClarks profits hit by rising costs and promotions
Pre-tax profit at footwear giant Clarks dipped 2.4% for the year to January 31 due to a combination of high cost pressures and a rise in promotional activity.
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NewsAurora launches PayPal mobile payments in-store
Customers shopping at womenswear chains Oasis, Warehouse, Coast and Karen Millen can now pay for items by PayPal in-store using their mobile phones.
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NewsMonsoon founder paid £30m in dividends
Fashion group Monsoon Accessorize paid its founder more than £30m in dividends last year and is now debt free.
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NewsIrisa staff in consultation after Jacques Vert rebrand
Womenswear group Irisa has been rebranded as Jacques Vert, ahead of a potential relocation of its Luton office that has resulted in 200 staff being put into consultation.
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NewsSelfridges named best department store
Selfridges has been named the world’s top department store retailer for the second time by the Intercontinental Group of Department Stores (IGDS) .
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NewsHobbs' product wins against challenging market conditions
Womenswear retailer Hobbs has posted EBITDA up 4.9% to £15m full-year to January 28 2012 despite a “challenging” market.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports bouyant sales
John Lewis reported a strong week with the weather and electricals sales playing in its favour.
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NewsJohn Lewis mulls store openings in China
John Lewis is looking at opening stores outside of the UK and is considering China as a potential location.
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NewsShoon rescued out of administration by GA Europe
Shoon has been acquired out of administration as part of a management buyout supported by restructuring specialist GA Europe.
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NewsHobbs prepares for international growth
Hobbs will embark on a major international push including store openings in France, Germany and Australia following the expected appointment of corporate adviser PwC.
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NewsStewart Binnie stands down from Aurora board
Aurora Fashions president Stewart Binnie has stepped down from the board with immediate effect.