All Fashion articles – Page 397
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Co-op and Regent Street
Retail news round-up on June 5, 2014:Morrisons store management reshuffle could result in up to 2,000 job losses, Asda to acquire five Co-op shops, The Crown Estate to introduce smartphone app with beacon technology in stores
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NewsFindel eyes Express Gifts expansion as it switches to growth mode
Home shopping specialist Findel is eyeing growth for its Express Gifts business and boss Roger Siddle has declared its turnaround complete.
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NewsNew Look hires Tesco director Mike Iddon as chief financial officer
New Look has appointed Tesco director Mike Iddon as its chief financial officer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Findel's turnaround enabled it to treble profits in three years
Findel boss Roger Siddle declared this morning that the home shopping group’s turnaround was complete and it is now focusing on growth. Retail Week looks at how he managed to treble profits in just three years.
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NewsQueen confirms retailers to charge 5p per plastic bag next year
The Queen has confirmed at the state opening of Parliament that retailers will begin charging customers 5p for plastic bags in 2015.
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NewsShop prices fall 1.4% to record thirteenth month of deflation
Shop prices deflated 1.4% year-on-year, the same rate as recorded in April, making May the thirteenth consecutive month of deflation.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, New Look, Holland & Barrett and more
Retail news round-up on June 4, 2014: Tesco’s UK finance director poised to move; Prices in British shops 1.4% lower in May; Holland & Barrett hires branding and packaging design agency.
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NewsNew Look eyes more UK space and accelerates overseas expansion
New Look boss Anders Kristiansen is looking to add to its UK store estate as he eyes entry into Russia and Germany.
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NewsBlue Inc IPO set to be oversubscribed as investors seek niche retail stocks
Young fashion retailer Blue Inc’s impending IPO is set to be oversubscribed allaying fears that investors are shunning retail stock.
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NewsWorld Cup to score 8% boost to global football market sales
This year’s World Cup is expected to score an 8% boost to the global football market with just weeks to go until it kicks off.
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OpinionComment: JD's shock departure does not rock the boat
Fashion retailer JD Sports shocked the City last Friday afternoon with a brief announcement that long-standing chief executive Barry Bown was to depart with immediate effect.
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NewsChina retail spend to increase 90% by 2018, report forecasts
China is set for a 90% surge in retail spending in the next three years as a burgeoning urban middle class boosts the country’s growing economy.
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NewsMandM Direct unveils IPO plan as former N Brown boss appointed chairman
MandM Direct has revealed plans to float on AIM as it appoints former N Brown chief executive Alan White as its chairman.
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NewsNew Look underlying profits rise as it looks to offload French business
New Look underlying operating profit rose 11.3% to £128.5m as it revealed it is exploring strategic options for its loss-making French business Mim.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on MandM Direct, Forever 21, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on June 3, 2014: MandM Direct expected to reveal IPO plans, Forever 21 UK posts £66.5m loss, Tesco’s Philip Clarke creates two roles on executive committee and more
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GalleryStore gallery: Hackett opens flagship on London’s Regent Street
Upscale menswear retailer Hackett has opened a quintessentially British flagship residing on London’s popular Regent Street.
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NewsTesco inks deal to sell House of Fraser products online
Tesco has inked a deal with House of Fraser to sell the premium department store group’s goods through its website.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, House of Fraser, Kingfisher, Made.com and more
Retail news round-up on June 2, 2014:Tesco seals deal with House of Fraser for online sales, Kingfisher boss says an independent Scotland would be less attractive to invest in, Online retailer Made.com mulls IPO
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AnalysisAnalysis: How does Mountain Warehouse compare against its rivals?
Mountain Warehouse has posted record annual profits. Retail Week takes a look at how it compares with its competitors.
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NewsJD Sports' long-serving boss Barry Bown exits after 30 years
JD Sports chief executive Barry Bown is to depart the sports retailer after 30 years at the company.