All Fashion articles – Page 320
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OpinionRFID blog: The best of the early adopters
A key part of understanding RFID is to look at examples and learnings from the companies that are already using this revolutionary technology.
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NewsPrimark, Alibaba and M&S win big at the World Retail Awards
The World Retail Awards took place last night and retailers from the British Isles led the way. Primark won alongside M&S and Missguided.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Primark lands on US soil in Boston
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Primark’s Boston store, the first of its planned US openings.
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OpinionComment: Primark’s impressive Boston store draws the crowds
Primark’s American invasion is under way and the retailer’s in-store design and competitive pricing looks set to make its mark on Boston.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis weekly sales helped by cooler weather
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 11% to £86.8m last week, a better performance after a tough time during August.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Lidl store openings and Primark
Retail news round-up on September 11, 2015: Lidl eyes dozens of new stores in London and Primark opens first US branch in Boston.
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AnalysisThe key themes to emerge from the 'Super Thursday' results day
From Morrisons and Dixons to Next and John Lewis, a slew of retailers updated today. Here are the themes, from the living wage to productivity.
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AnalysisThe living wage: Retail bellwether Next examines the implications in its half-year results
Forget the weather, the hot topic for retail is the living wage. Since the Government announced the surprise measure, reaction has been varied.
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NewsNext boss Lord Wolfson confident customers can afford price hikes
Next boss Lord Wolfson has defended plans to increase its prices due to the Government’s living wage, saying “the maths is very compelling”.
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NewsMayfield plays down effect of living wage on JLP but warns of wider impact
John Lewis Partnership boss Mayfield believes the living wage will have a limited impact on the retailer but warned it could affect the wider market.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Nick Robertson, Mike Shearwood and all the moves in August
All change across the retail sector as two fashion bosses step down from Asos and Karen Millen, and Fat Faces makes promotions.
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NewsDunelm reports profits rise and sets out growth ambitions
Homewares group Dunelm has posted a rise in full-year profits after a strategic overhaul and is in “better shape than ever” to grow.
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NewsNext warns on living wage impact as first-half profits climb
Next has reported a 7.1% rise in first-half profits, but warned that the Government’s new living wage will cost the business £27m a year and force up its prices.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership suffers profits hit in 'difficult' market
John Lewis Partnership said it has reported a “solid first half in a difficult market” as profits came under pressure at department stores.
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GalleryIn pictures: First look at Primark’s Boston store as it launches in the US
Value fashion powerhouse Primark opens its doors in Boston tomorrow, the first step in an ambitious expansion push in the US.
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NewsShop Direct to fold online and catalogue business Isme into Very
Shop Direct is to merge its online and catalogue brand Isme, which sells goods from womenswear to electricals, into its Very brand at the end of the month.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals it will slowdown its international ambitions
M&S has admitted it will not meet its target to open 250 stores by 2017 as a result of the Middle East crisis and economic woes in China.
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NewsJaeger chief exec Colin Henry poised to leave two years into turnaround
Jaeger chief executive Colin Henry poised to leave two years after being brought in to revive the fortunes of the fashion retailer.
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NewsSports Direct maintains full-year guidance ahead of AGM showdown
Sports Direct has revealed its summer trading was “in line with expectations” and has maintained its revised full-year profits target.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes up 7% in first half but profits slip
Home and fashion retailer Laura Ashley has reported a slip in profits but a strong increase in like-for-likes in its first half.