All Fashion articles – Page 293
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NewsMarks & Spencer’s new chief executive Rowe to succeed Bolland this weekend
Marks & Spencer formally changes the guard when chief executive Marc Bolland hands over the reins to Steve Rowe on April 2.
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AnalysisProfile: Bonmarché's new chief executive Helen Connolly
News that Bonmarché will replace outgoing chief executive Beth Butterwick with Asda’s Helen Connolly surprised the industry.
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NewsFat Face reshuffles management as trading director exits the business
Fat Face will restructure its management, with function heads reporting to boss Anthony Thompson after the departure of its trading director.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers can adapt to a ‘peak stuff’ consumer mentality
When Ikea’s head of sustainability Steve Howard stated that the West had reached a state of ‘peak stuff’, the reaction was one of surprise.
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VideoFit for the Future: becoming a truly digital-first business, N Brown CIO Andy Haywood
For many progressive retail businesses, IT is fast becoming the single most important driver of business growth.
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VideoAnarchy in the UK (retail) – why businesses need to go beyond consumer law
Andrew Magowan is Asos’ general counsel and company secretary and he explains how the remit of consumer law is the bare minimum of what retailers should be offering.
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VideoSwimming with sharks - Shop Direct chief executive Alex Baldock
Shop Direct is undergoing a transformation that is taking it from the sleepy backwater of catalogue retail to the shark-infested waters of ecommerce.
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VideoWhat makes a great retail leader? Co-op, New Look and Poundland discuss
Our panel of respected retail chiefs provide unique insight into how they have led change, both in challenging times and in periods of growth.
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NewsMamas & Papas names former Debenhams man as chief marketing officer
Mamas & Papas has appointed a former Debenhams executive as its chief marketing officer to boost its turnaround effort.
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NewsBonmarché poaches Asda director to be its new chief executive
Fashion chain Bonmarché has appointed Asda director Helen Connolly to be its new chief executive, as a replacement for Beth Butterwick.
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GalleryStore gallery: Uniqlo's new flagship brings boutique flair to Oxford Street
The refurbished Uniqlo flagship at 311 Oxford Street has recently reopened and is a massive change from what was there before
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Mamas & Papas and independent shops
Retail news round-up on March 30, 2016: New chief marketing officer for Mamas & Papas and independent shop opening rate slows.
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OpinionOpinion: M&S’s new boss Rowe should blend old and new to build appeal
When Steve Rowe arrives at Marks & Spencer’s Paddington Basin headquarters next Monday he will do so for the first time as chief executive.
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NewsStorm Katie causes retail slump as shoppers stay at home
Retailers witnessed the ill effects of Storm Katie this weekend, as customers stayed away from high streets and shopping centres.
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AnalysisNext's Lord Wolfson: ‘All evidence shows that we are going into a slowdown’
Next boss Lord Wolfson has warned of “an economic slowdown” driven by shifts in consumer behaviour, despite revealing positive results today.
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AnalysisNext anticipates tough year despite rising profits: What the analysts say
Next has reported a 5% uplift in full-year profits but boss Lord Wolfson warned of a negative outlook. Here’s what the analysts say.
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NewsPhase Eight owner The Foschini Group buys Whistles for undisclosed sum
Phase Eight’s South African owner The Foschini Group has bought fashion retailer Whistles for an undisclosed sum, boosting its expansion plans.
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NewsHobbs enters Germany through department store concessions
Hobbs will launch its first physical retail presence in Germany via department stores link ups with Wöhrl and SinnLeffers.
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NewsFindel hails ‘improvement in sales performance’ months after profit warning
Findel has hailed “an improvement” in sales performance, just two months after it warned on profits following a tough third quarter.
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NewsNext profits rise but boss Lord Wolfson warns of 'toughest' year since 2008
Next has posted a 5% uplift in full-year profits but boss Lord Wolfson warned that this year could be the retailer’s “toughest” since 2008.