All Fashion articles – Page 20
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Opinion‘As ChatGPT gets flirty, now is the time to embrace this cutting-edge technology’
With new releases this week from OpenAI and Google, generative AI (Gen-AI) tools are developing rapidly and destined to be on every smartphone. As more customers gain access to this dynamic technology, now is the time for retailers to get on board and explore the opportunities.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland sales hit by ‘minimal return’ of tourist shopping
Watches of Switzerland has reported flat sales for the full year of 2024 driven by a challenging trading environment and the “minimal return of tourist spending” in the UK.
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AnalysisCan a Shein float turn around retail’s IPO fortunes?
As Shein accelerates preparations for a blockbuster London IPO, Retail Week looks at how other retailers have fared since going public.
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NewsBurberry underperforms and warns of headwinds in luxury slowdown
Burberry has underperformed financially as it struggled with tepid demand for luxury clothing and accessories, and warns of more pressure to come.
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NewsZalando names new co-CEO as part of leadership shake-up
International fashion giant Zalando has announced a string of changes to its top team, to ensure “the effective execution” of its updated strategy, from September 1, 2024.
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GalleryFinisterre unveils biggest store yet in Covent Garden
Cornwall-based outdoor apparel retailer Finisterre has opened the doors to its newest flagship store in Covent Garden, London.
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NewsJohn Lewis names Rachel Morgans as new fashion director
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has named Rachel Morgans as its new director of fashion, effective from June 2024.
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NewsFormer chancellor appointed as The Very Group chair
The Very Group has confirmed former chancellor and MP Nadhim Zahawi as its new non-executive chair and board member.
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NewsShein ramps up plans for London IPO following US pushback
Shein is reported to be accelerating its plans for a London Stock Exchange listing after its efforts to float in New York met pushback and regulatory obstacles from US lawmakers.
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InterviewJody Plows: The CEO transforming Nobody’s Child into more than ‘just a dress brand’
As Nobody’s Child, the fashion brand backed by retail giant M&S, continues to go from strength to strength, chief executive Jody Plows reflects on the journey so far and her plans to make it into a global lifestyle brand.
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InterviewDoorstep stylist: Harper founder Liam Young on reinventing online try-on
Founder and chief executive Liam Young talks to Retail Week about his business Harper, which swaps delivery drivers for a style concierge.
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Opinion‘Even by its own measures, Boohoo faces a long path to recovery’
Boohoo’s KPIs did not tell a happy story when the retailer posted its annual results this week, and achieving sustainable and profitable success will be a challenge as competitors such as Shein grow, writes George MacDonald
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AnalysisCan a bumper summer of sport boost retail spend?
A summer of sport is nearly upon us with Euro 2024 and the Olympic Games hitting our screens in the next few weeks. Retail Week asks whether these two sporting spectaculars might prompt consumers to splash the cash
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NewsWatches of Switzerland builds US business with $130m jewellery deal
Watches of Switzerland has bought US jeweller Roberto Coin for $130m (£104m) as it targets growth in the luxury branded jewellery category.
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NewsPrimark secures former House of Fraser premises for new Surrey store
Fashion giant Primark has secured the former House of Fraser premises at Epsom-based shopping centre The Ashley Centre as part of its £7m refurbishment.
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Analysis‘Reasons for retailer optimism, despite damp and gloomy April’
Despite a damp and gloomy April impacting customer spend, there are plenty of reasons for UK retailers to be quietly cheerful about the months ahead. Here are some of the ways retailers can capitalise on continuing consumer caution.
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NewsVery unveils new fashion platform with launch of summer campaign
Very has unveiled a long-term fashion platform, dubbed “Haus of Flamingo”, accompanying the launch of its summer campaign.
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NewsFrasers Group emerges as frontrunner for Ted Baker takeover
Frasers Group has emerged as the frontrunner to take over Ted Baker’s British operations after it collapsed into administration, according to reports.
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NewsHurr unveils new credit scheme as rental fashion trend soars
Fashion rental platform Hurr has launched a new credit system, offering renters the chance to purchase rental pass bundles monthly, as the demand for long-term and “more flexible” rental takes off.
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NewsBoohoo ‘well positioned’ for growth despite deepening losses
Fashion retailer Boohoo has said it is “well positioned to return to growth” despite widening losses and a drop in revenue and profit.