All Womenswear articles – Page 26
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News
Gap announces plans to shut a fifth of its stores
Fashion retailer Gap has announced that it plans to shut more than a fifth of its Gap stores in North America over the next two years. The retailer recognised that it had expanded to such an extent that the US market became oversaturated with its stores. As a result, Gap ...
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NewsHigh street bargains hurt UK sales at Asos
Nick Robertson blames promotional high street for UK sales slowdown.
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NewsNew Look unveils bodyscanner
New Look has debuted a bodyscanner in its Westfield Stratford City store, which calculates the contours of the body to help customers find the perfect fitting pair of jeans.
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NewsBonmarché to expand its business overseas
Value womenswear retailer Bonmarché is eyeing international expansion after bolstering its board with a new brand director.
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NewsVideo: Oasis's revamped London flagship
Oasis’s revamped London flagship store clocked up record sales when it reopened last weekend.
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NewsAsda reviews the future of four of its Living stores
Asda has launched a property review on four of its underperforming Asda Living stores.
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AnalysisRetailers and UK manufacturing
Retailers and the Government hope to ramp up the quantity of UK-sourced goods, tapping into the consumer desire for home-grown quality and craftmanship
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NewsA-wear acquired by Hilco
Irish fashion retailer A-wear has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by restructuring specialist Hilco Ireland.
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Discount retailer Target launches limited-edition collection
Discount retailer Target is partnering with designer Josie Natori to launch its first limited-edition collection of lingerie and loungewear. The Josie Natori for Target range will appear in two seasonal instalments, the first of which will be available from the end of October in time for the Christmas season. The ...
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Opinion
Lipsy invests in Facebook app
Fashion retailer Lipsy has launched a ‘Golden Ticket’ Facebook app to promote their latest Pixie Lott collaboration.
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GalleryIs Westfield London standing the test of time?
Westfield London is approaching its third anniversary, but is the more mature sister of the Stratford mall standing the test of time? John Ryan reports on how brands have helped maintain its appeal.
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NewsUnusual store names in São Paulo
You have to wonder about the happy coincidence of some highly unusual names all trading within a single mall in São Paulo.
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NewsAlexon rebranded as Irisa Group
Beleaguered mainstream womenswear group Alexon has been rebranded as the Irisa Group and will focus on revamping its operating systems and ecommerce following its rescue from administration last month.
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OpinionComment: Ted Baker is no ordinary retailer
“Better product, better design. It’s that simple.” That was the explanation given by Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin to analysts last week as he unveiled a 12.7% increase in first-half profits.
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NewsRising costs and promos take blame for dip in Clarks’ profits
Footwear retailer Clarks has blamed a poor performance in the UK for a steep fall in group profits in the first half to July 31.
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NewsMatalan hires dedicated head to drive web sales
Value retailer Matalan has hired its first dedicated head of online and has appointed a former Sainsbury’s executive as part of plans to drive web sales and focus on its value offering.
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NewsMothercare suffers but retail improves
While retailers rose over the week, Mothercare’s shares went in the opposite direction as desperate trading in the UK claimed the scalp of chief executive Ben Gordon on Tuesday.
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NewsTed’s financials in keeping with the fashion
Ted Baker maintains its idiosyncratic style even when it comes to its results.
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NewsReiss can be a global brand, says Sharma
Reiss’ overseas business will outgrow its UK operation in the next three to four years, according to its new international director Sanjay Sharma.
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AnalysisEmerging retailers: Still flying high?
Two years ago, 10 of the top emerging retailers gathered for a Retail Week photo shoot at the top of London’s Gherkin. Today, Charlotte Hardie revisits them to find out how they have fared amid the trials and tribulations of the continued downturn.