Ana Santi
NewsTopman’s David Shepherd appointed chief operating officer of Arcadia
Topman managing director David Shepherd has been promoted to the newly created role of chief operating officer for trading at Arcadia in a bid to grow the group’s e-commerce and international businesses.
NewsSports Direct buys WDT
Sports Direct has snapped up the wholesale division of World Design and Trade (WDT), owners of young fashion brands Firetrap and Full Circle, while the retail arm has been placed into administration.
NewsNew Look loses its design, buying and merchandising bosses
New Look’s creative director Barbara Horspool is the latest director to exit the value fashion chain, followed by its buying and merchandising bosses.
NewsLong queues form as Westfield Stratford City open its doors
Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland opened proceedings at the new Westfield Stratford City shopping centre this morning declaring that the M&S store will “carry the torch for the best of UK retailing”.
AnalysisIn depth: Throwing light on store design
Cost, environmental concerns and even a lack of knowledge can get in the way of ensuring that a store is lit correctly. What can retailers, store designers and lighting consultants do to bridge the gaps.
NewsReiss sets its sights on high street fast-fashion
Reiss founder David Reiss aims to turn the premium retailer into a fast-fashion business from spring next year, dubbing it the “luxury Topshop” of the high street.
NewsForever 21 aims for 100 UK stores as it prepares for Bullring launch
US fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 has revealed plans to open more than 100 stores in the UK as it gears up to make its debut in Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre next month.