All Fashion articles – Page 146
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AnalysisHow has Liberty written a department store success story?
Liberty has had its controlling stake owned by BlueGem sold for £300m – a significant mark up from its £32m acquisition of the business in 2010. Retail Week looks at what has made the luxury department store a success story and how it continues to brace itself against the backdrop of retail uncertainty.
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NewsLiberty sold to private equity group in £300m deal
A controlling stake in Liberty has been sold by current owner BlueGem to private equity consortium Glendower Capital.
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NewsBen Sherman owner eyes Jack Wills acquisition
The owner of fashion label Ben Sherman, Marquee Brands, is among those eyeing a potential acquisition of troubled Jack Wills.
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NewsTed Baker founder Ray Kelvin considers backing buyout
Ted Baker founder and former chief executive Ray Kelvin is mulling support for a private equity buyout of the company, just four months after leaving following allegations of sexual harassment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has Asos fallen out of fashion?
Once a darling of the stock market, struggling fashion retailer Asos issued another profit warning alongside its third-quarter trading update this week.
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OpinionMove of the Week: M&S hopes Evans will give its fashion spark
On the face of it, Maddy Evans has executed an astute escape plan by swapping her role as fashion director at Topshop for the task of revitalising Marks & Spencer’s clothing offer.
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NewsAsos issues profit warning due to ‘operational issues’
Asos has lowered its full-year expectations for the second time this year after its US and European arms suffered ongoing “operational issues”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can Topshop conquer online?
Topshop owner Arcadia has pledged to invest significantly in its online operations following its CVA, but it needs to spend wisely to compete with its pureplay rivals.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland mulls travel retail growth
Watches of Switzerland boss Brian Duffy said travel retail could be a potential growth area for the luxury jewellery retailer as its store in Heathrow airport is “very, very successful.”
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NewsWatches of Switzerland profits soar in maiden results
Watches of Switzerland recorded surging profits bolstered by rising sales in what boss Brian Duffy described as a year of “strong, profitable growth”.
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NewsJohn Lewis’ own-brand fashion label boosts sales
John Lewis Partnership posted an increase in its weekly sales figures bolstered by sales of its own-brand products and continued clearance offers.
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NewsInditex lays out ‘transformational’ sustainability agenda
Zara’s parent company Inditex has laid out new goals to drive sustainability across its fascias which include cutting down on non-recycled materials and eliminating its use of single-use plastic.
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NewsArcadia and Topshop CVAs challenged by property group
The CVAs of Arcadia Group and Topshop Topman face opposition from a US property owner.
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NewsPoundland owner sales rise as chain ‘outperforms’ high street
Pepkor Europe, owner of businesses including Poundland in the UK, has seen profits and revenue rise during the first half of its financial year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can M&S turn its fashion business around?
Marks & Spencer has parted ways with former fashion boss Jill McDonald after less than two years. Retail Week looks at what the retailer can do to turn its flagging fashion brand around.
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OpinionRichard Hyman: Home is an expensive distraction for fashion retailers
As a throng of fashion retailers push into homewares, retail expert Richard Hyman argues they are chasing fool’s gold and should stick to the knitting.
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NewsAsos puts more jobs at risk amid Watford review
Asos has put more jobs at risk after kick-starting a review at its customer care facility in Watford.
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NewsMarks & Spencer poaches Topshop fashion boss
Marks & Spencer has poached Topshop fashion director Maddy Evans as it grapples to revive its clothing sales.
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NewsJohn Lewis to unveil new menswear proposition
John Lewis & Partners is stepping up its menswear offer with new brands and a styling service.
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NewsM&S clothing boss Jill McDonald exits
Marks & Spencer fashion boss Jill McDonald is leaving the business, less than two years after joining from Halfords.