All Ann Summers articles – Page 9
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NewsAnn Summers pulls Your S&M campaign after Marks & Spencer threatens legal action
Lingerie and saucy toys specialist Ann Summers is pulling its Your S&M promotional campaign - a cheeky parody of Marks & Spencer’s marketing - after the high street giant threatened legal action.
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NewsOnly at Ann Summers, Your S&M
This is no ordinary deal - this is an Ann Summers S&M Squeal Deal.
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NewsAnn Summers hit by rising product costs
Ann Summers has reported a 3% increase in sales but a dip in profits for its full year, as rising product costs reduced its gross margins.
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NewsFortnum boss demands protest crackdown
Fortnum & Mason chief executive Beverley Aspinall has demanded tougher action to manage marches in London after the attacks on West End shops last weekend.
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NewsFortnum & Mason store attacked in riots
Luxury retailer Fortnum & Mason was one of many West End shops attacked by protesters during Saturday’s anti-spending cuts march in London.
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NewsAnn Summers sets sights on fashion not spice
Ann Summers is seeking to inject more fashion into its lingerie offer.
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OpinionShowtime in the stores
Spontaneity and innovation should be cherished in retail, says Jacqueline Gold
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NewsGoodbye Ann, hello Man
Lingerie retailer Ann Summers is to rename four of its prominent stores ‘Man Summers’ in the run-up to Valentine’s Day in an attempt to lure in male customers.
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OpinionHappiness is a warm shop
Retail must be at the heart of any survey into the nation’s well-being, says Jacqueline Gold
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NewsAnn Summers Halloween radio ad banned
Ann Summers’ radio advert for Halloween has been banned for being too racy.
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AnalysisGet the parties started
It may not be a new business model, but allowing customers to sell your products through home shopping parties still has many benefits for retailers
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OpinionDealing with disaster
It’s how we learn from our mistakes and plan accordingly that defines us
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OpinionTime for a retail coalition
If politicians can do it, why can’t retail join forces for the greater good, says Jacqueline Gold
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NewsAnn Summers profits up 12%
Lingerie and sex toy retailer Ann Summers increased profits in its full year to June 2009 despite the wider financial crisis.
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NewsAnn Summers to expand product range
Ann Summers is expanding its brand with the launch of cosmetics and swimwear ranges which will go into stores next month.
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OpinionWhy democracy is overrated
The high street’s future looks bland if we let market forces choose our fate, says Jacqueline Gold.
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OpinionUse retail’s voice for greater good
Retailers can use their connections with consumers to help good causes, says Jacqueline Gold
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News‘Family-friendly’ Ann Summers to open in key shopping centres
Ann Summers is to open in Westfield and Bluewater shopping centres as its new, more discreet store look makes the sex toys and lingerie retailer more acceptable to once-wary malls.
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OpinionNiche products will hook buyers
Offering products that tap into customers’ passions will earn their loyalty, says Jacqueline Gold