All Fashion articles – Page 406
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NewsBonmarché full-year sales jump driven by online surge
Bonmarché like-for-likes rose 10.4% in its full-year to March 29 as it revealed its financial performance is expected to be ahead of expectations.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can branded retailers improve their price positioning in the current competitive arena?
Branded retailers – particularly fashion retailers – often find it hard to find an optimal price position for their customers.
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NewsMothercare aims for more exclusives as finance director rules out move to chief executive role
Mothercare aims to woo shoppers with more exclusive products and finance director Matt Smith has ruled himself out from the race to become chief executive.
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OpinionComment: Little sign that M&S general merchandise can match food excellence
Marks & Spencer set out a new framework for apparel last year, built around a quality charter for customers, but has it worked?
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NewsM&S Collection's success shows clothing moving in right direction, Bolland says
Fashion improvements and in-store changes helped Marks & Spencer post an increase in clothing like-for-likes in the fourth quarter, chief executive Marc Bolland maintained.
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AnalysisIn pictures: John Lewis opens first store in York
John Lewis has opened its first store in York today with a 92,000 sq ft ‘flexible format’ shop which features a Hotel Chocolat Cocoa Bean café.
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NewsMarks & Spencer like-for-likes flat but clothing sales improve
Under-pressure Marks & Spencer reported flat like-for-likes but its clothing performance picked up over the fourth quarter.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on The Co-operative Group, Marks & Spencer and Ocado
Retail news round-up on April 10, 2014: Lord Myners resigns from Co-op board, M&S reaffirms its commitment to China and Ocado to shun partnerships for the next two years.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe offers shoppers free flights to Europe to woo customers
My-Wardrobe is attempting to lure in customers by offering a promotion offering free return flights to a selection of European destinations.
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NewsNext boss Lord Wolfson to give away £4m bonus to staff
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson is to share his £4m bonus with the high street retailer’s 20,000 staff, for the second consecutive year.
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NewsShop price deflation lowest since 2006 as retailers keep their offer sharp
Shop price inflation deflated for the eleventh consecutive month in March, dropping 1.7%, as retailers kept their prices sharp amid stiff competition.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Ireland and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on April 8, 2014: Mike Ashley sells £200m stake in Sports Direct, Consumer sentiment in Ireland plunges, and John Lewis head of buying quits
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NewsMike Ashley sells part of his stake in Sports Direct for £200m
Billionaire tycoon Mike Ashley has sold part of his Sports Direct stake for £218m.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What game is Mike Ashley playing by acquiring a House of Fraser stake?
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley is a man that surprises the City like no other and at the weekend he did just that by acquiring an 11% stake in House of Fraser from Scottish retail entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter.
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OpinionComment: Primark shows the design way in Paris
There’s a lot more to success in the world of cut-price fashion than cheap clothing. The store environment needs to be up to scratch as well.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on House of Fraser, Co-op, Made.com and supermarkets
Retail news round-up on April 7, 2014: Sir Tom Hunter offloads 11% stake in House of Fraser to Mike Ashley, The Co-op breaks into mobile phone market, Made.com mulls stock market listing and supermarkets told to move away from ‘buy-one-get-one-free’ offers
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AnalysisAnalysis: The six secrets of working with bloggers
How can retailers improve the way they work with bloggers? Jo Middleton, creator of the blog Slummy Single Mummy, explains what retailers should do.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why retailers should tap in to the pink pound
In the week that same-sex marriages became legal in England and Wales, Retail Week looks at how retailers are wooing gay consumers and other previously marginalised groups.
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GalleryIn pictures: Lululemon eyes further London stores as it opens in Covent Garden
Lululemon opened the doors to its first UK store last week. Retail Week takes a look at the flagship at Covent Garden, London.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales up 5.9% as warm weather boosts shopping
John Lewis sales rose 5.9% in the week to March 29 as shoppers basked in warm weather and bought gifts for Mother’s Day.