Anusha Couttigane
Anusha Couttigane is principal fashion analyst EMEA at Kantar.
- Opinion
Opinion: If it isn’t stylish, fashion can forget sustainability
Fashion has always been a sector that leads change. What we see happening in this market often has the potential to set the pace of change across the retail industry.
- Analysis
Analysis: What do John Lewis and Next's woes tell us about the fashion sector?
Two fashion behemoths on the British High Street yesterday released their first-half results, with both revealing substantial profit declines.
- Analysis
Analysis: What does Burberry need to do now to bounce back?
Burberry reported today that it has appointed Céline boss Marco Gobbetti as its new chief executive, following a period of financial turmoil.
- Opinion
Comment: Why London Fashion Week is important for retailers
London Fashion Week has kicked off, but why is the catwalk showcase becoming increasingly important for retailers?
- Opinion
Comment: The truth is Austin Reed has lost its exclusive reputation
The menswear market is thriving, underpinned by a boom in British tailoring, so why does high street icon Austin Reed continue to lose out?
- Opinion
Comment: Will Lidl's fashion range measure up in a competitive market?
Lidl has launched into the clothing market with a range that incudes a £14.99 leather jacket. But how will it fare in a very competitive market?
- Opinion
Comment: Is George at Asda a future king of fashion?
The news that George at Asda has overtaken Marks & Spencer to become the second largest clothing retailer by volume comes as little surprise to most.
- Opinion
Comment: As it revises full-year profits up again, what is Next doing right?
There’s no doubt that Next is now an established leader on the British high street. Its stores are everywhere and yummy mummies rave about it.
- Opinion
Comment: Sainsbury's online clothing pilot should click with its customers
Sainsbury’s decision to pilot clothing online is as a long-awaited move by the grocer.
- Opinion
Comment: Fast Retailing could turn J Crew into a global fashion force
With Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing in talks with J Crew over a joint venture it could mark an interesting shift as J Crew transitions from being a cult brand to a powerful global fashion force.