All articles by Ruth Faulkner – Page 5
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NewsHigh street price increases slow fashion sales
Shoppers are finding it increasingly hard to keep up with the latest fashion trends because of increases in clothing prices.
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NewsAlexon calls in KPMG to advise on restructuring options
Alexon Group has appointed KPMG to advise on its restructuring options.
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AnalysisVIDEO: M&S unveils new autumn TV ads
Marks & Spencer has unveiled its new womenswear autumn TV ads which will be screened on ITV1 from tonight (September 7).
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NewsAlexon Group in takeover talks as it issues profits warning
Alexon Group is considering possible takeovers of the company as it issues a profits warning.
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NewsCoast returns to its occasionwear roots and shows off new format
Fashion chain Coast is to go back to its occasionwear roots as it launches a new store format to attract a wider audience.
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NewsLa Senza mulls store exits
Lingerie chain La Senza is reported to be considering plans to restructure the retail business in a move that would allow it to close or sell some of its poorly-performing stores.
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NewsReiss plans for future with click-and-collect
Premium fashion retailer Reiss is to launch a click-and-collect service and international websites in local languages as it ramps up its online offering under new ecommerce director Dan Lumb.
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NewsJohn Lewis to launch fashion campaign for autumn 2011
John Lewis is to launch an outdoor and press campaign for its autumn 2011 fashion on September 5.
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NewsM&S launches second phase of sustainable cotton project
Marks & Spencer has launched the second phase of its Better Cotton project designed to help improve the lives of cotton farmers and their families.
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NewsOliver Bonas founder attacked by rioters
The founder of fashion and lifestyle retailer Oliver Bonas has spoken of being attacked during the London riots as he confronted a group of looters.
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NewsDebenhams reveals Indian expansion plans
Department store Debenhams has revealed major expansion plans for India, according to reports.
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NewsCos to open two new stores in London
H&M-owned retailer Cos is to open two new stores in London this autumn.
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NewsAmerican Apparel narrows losses in Q2
Struggling US fashion chain American Apparel has reported that it has narrowed losses for the three months ended June 30.
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NewsAmerican Apparel to launch online eBay shop
US fashion chain American Apparel is to launch an ecommerce shop on eBay in September in an effort to expand its distribution base beyond its own stores.
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NewsHobbs aims to expand stores as range grows
Mainstream womenswear retailer Hobbs wants to more than double the footprint of its existing stores as it prepares to introduce a full occasionwear sub-brand to its offering.
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NewsSchuh to step up UK growth following sale
Footwear retailer Schuh is to accelerate expansion in the UK following the sale of the 59-store business to US-based retail group Genesco for £125m last week.
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NewsSchuh sold to US retailer in £125m deal
Footwear retailer Schuh has been acquired by US-based retail group Genesco for a total of £125m.
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NewsBrantano back in black but 2011 set to be tough
Out-of-town family footwear retailer Brantano has returned to profit for the first time since 2005 but warned that the current year is “tougher”
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NewsPhase Eight chalks up 42% pre-tax profit rise
Contemporary womenswear chain Phase Eight’s pre-tax profit soared 42.2% to £15.4m in the year to January 29 after a focus on sourcing and product offering.
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NewsBuyout lifts Kurt Geiger’s chances of successful American expansion
The £215m sale of Kurt Geiger to Jones Group is set to give the footwear retailer a step up in the US, while giving Jones greater access to the UK and European markets.