All Fashion articles – Page 132
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NewsNew Look cuts quarterly losses with ‘robust’ performance
Fashion retailer New Look reduced losses in its third quarter, helped by cost control and lower markdown activity.
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NewsMarks & Spencer turns to Greencore for new finance chief
Marks & Spencer has appointed Eoin Tonge as chief financial officer. Tonge joins from food group Greencore where he held the same role and replaces Humphrey Singer who left at the end of last year.
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NewsAnimal rights group Peta buys stake in Frasers Group
The animal rights group Peta has bought a stake in Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, allowing activists to attend the retailer’s annual investors meeting in September.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Compete or collaborate? Why Tesco, M&S and Harrods are joining forces with rivals
With the threat of Amazon looming over most in the sector, some retailers are doing away with long-standing rivalries in order to take on the online Goliath. But how should retailers decide when to compete and when to collaborate?
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GalleryStore gallery: Snowfall and same-day delivery at new Canada Goose store
Outerwear and accessories retailer Canada Goose has brought the Arctic to Toronto with its latest inventory-free store concept.
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NewsMarks & Spencer pushes denim in first TV ad campaign
Marks & Spencer has launched a dedicated denim TV ad for the first time, designed to boost authority and appeal in its biggest product category.
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NewsFrench Connection fails to find buyer as sale taken off the table
French Connection has revealed it is no longer looking for a buyer, following a strategic review.
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NewsLaura Ashley chief executive set to step down
Laura Ashley’s chief executive and executive director Kwan Cheong Ng will retire in April.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Ted Baker hires first chief customer officer
Hot on the heels of Mothercare’s announcement that boss Mark Newton-Jones is to move into a non-executive role this summer comes the news that Jennifer Roebuck is taking the reverse journey at Ted Baker, from non-executive director to the main leadership team.
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NewsH&M profits rise as new chief executive appointed
Fashion giant H&M has reported a rise in full-year profits and veteran chair Stefan Persson is to stand down after two decades in the role.
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NewsNordstrom launches second-hand clothing range in flagship store
US department store group Nordstrom is to sell used clothes in its New York flagship store and online to tap into consumer demand for second-hand goods as shopping habits change.
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NewsFormer Gap boss joins Debenhams parent company board
The former global president of Gap has been appointed as a non-executive director of Celine Jersey Topco, the parent company of the Debenhams Group of operating companies.
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NewsTed Baker poaches Feelunique marketing boss to bolster board
Ted Baker has snapped up Feelunique’s chief marketing officer Jennifer Roebuck for the newly created role of chief customer officer.
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NewsRate of shop price deflation eases as food costs edge up
The rate of deflation on shop prices eased slightly in January as falling costs in non-food were offset by increased grocery prices.
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OpinionOpinion: 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.
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NewsReiss’ festive sales spike as owner Warburg seeks buyer
Reiss has posted a jump in Christmas sales as its private equity owner Warburg Pincus seeks a buyer for the chain.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who really won Christmas and why?
Asos was the last major retailer to unveil its Christmas trading yesterday, giving the industry a full picture of the festive period.
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AnalysisWho nailed the New Year’s Sales?
From Black Friday to Boxing Day, the Christmas trading period wouldn’t be complete without Sales. But how can retailers make sure to hit the right mark?
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NewsMothercare chief executive steps down in wider board reshuffle
Mothercare’s chief executive has stepped down from his role among a raft of other senior changes as the embattled retailer continues its international franchise push.
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NewsAsos sales jump as Beighton hails ‘encouraging start to the year’
Asos has reported sales increases in all of its markets, which led boss Nick Beighton to hail an “encouraging start to the year” for the pureplay retailer.