All Fashion articles – Page 341
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NewsDebenhams half-year profits rise 4.3% as it retunes promotional strategy
Debenhams half-year profits have risen 4.3% to £88.9m as the department store group’s refocused promotional strategy paid off.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asos
Retail news round-up on April 16, 2015: Sainsbury’s looks to convert food space; Tesco considers reward scheme; Asos to go mobile in China.
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NewsBank administrators confirm closure of remaining nine stores
Bank administrators have revealed the fashion retailer’s remaining nine stores will close by the end of April.
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NewsJD Sports profits surge: What the analysts say
JD Sports profits surged 22% during the year on the back of the strong performance at its sports fashion division. This is what the analyst say.
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NewsJD Sports success driven by health-conscious consumers, says boss Cowgill
JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill said the retailer’s recent success can be attributed to an increase in health-conscious consumers.
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NewsNext boss Lord Wolfson pledges to forgo bonus to finance staff pay rise
Next boss Lord Wolfson has pledged to raise shopfloor staff wages by 5% and offer a share of his bonus if there is a shortfall in funds.
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NewsFormer SuperGroup finance chief’s bankruptcy annulled by courts
SuperGroup’s former chief financial officer Shaun Wills, who left the company after being declared bankrupt, has had the ruling annulled by the courts.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Next, Apple and Tesco
Retail news round-up on April 15, 2015: Next chief to give up bonus; Apple Watch reaches 1m pre-orders, Tesco asks staff to stay active.
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AnalysisAnalysis: March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Easter falling earlier this year caused a jump in like-for-likes and was further boosted by an improved food performance.
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NewsAsos appoints Helen Ashton as its new chief financial officer
Fashion etailer Asos has appointed former Barclaycard and Asda executive Helen Ashton as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes up 3.2% in March driven by an early Easter
Retail like-for-likes jumped 3.2% in March, driven by Easter falling earlier this year than last and an improved food performance.
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NewsUS retailers including Target and Gap blasted for use of 'on-call shifts'
American retailers including Target, Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch have come under fire for their use of controversial ‘on-call shifts’.
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NewsMatalan uses gamification to train store staff at upcoming flagship store
Matalan is experimenting with gamification to train staff ahead of the launch of its new Oxford Street store in London.
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NewsCharles Tyrwhitt founder receives £15.7m payout after profits rise
Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler has received a £15.7m payout, after the retailer revealed its turnover increased 20%.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Evans Cycles, Amazon, Poundland and more
Retail news round-up on April 13, 2015: ECI front-runner to snap up Evans Cycles, Amazon gets US nod for ‘Prime Air’ drone testing, Poundland chief disappointed over competition investigation, and more.
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NewsLaura Ashley reports strong full-year profits of 14.6% thanks to home accessories
Laura Ashley has reported an increase in its full-year pre-tax profit by 14.6% to £23.5m, thanks to growth from its home accessories category.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose and John Lewis sales surge as Easter falls early
Waitrose and John Lewis recorded a sales surge for the week ending April 4 due to the earlier fall of Easter this year and warmer weather.
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NewsBonmarché like-for-likes drop as warm autumn continues to bite
Bonmarché recorded a drop in like-for-like sales during its fourth quarter as it struggled to recover from the unseasonably mild autumn.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Matalan and Burberry
Retail news round-up on April 10, 2015: Matalan positions itself as a modern family brand with TV campaign and Burberry shares soar on takeover rumour.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Marks & Spencer increases its fashion sales
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Marks & Spencer increasing its clothing and general merchandise sales.