All French Connection articles – Page 5
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AnalysisFrench Connection losses increase amid 'disappointing' spring sales
French Connection has reported a pre-tax loss of £7.9m during its first half following “disappointing performance” of its spring collection.
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Analysis
Next week in retail - French Connection, House of Fraser, Card Factory, The Toy Store
Retail Week presents a round-up of what to look out for next week, including French Connection’s half-year figures and The Toy Store’s first UK opening
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NewsFrench Connection group finance chief Adam Castleton steps down
French Connection has revealed that its group finance director Adam Castleton is stepping down from the fashion retailer.
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NewsFrench Connection warns on retail sales after 'challenging' conditions
Fashion retailer French Connection has warned that its first-half retail sales will come in “materially lower than expected”.
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NewsFrench Connection and Foot Locker failed to pay minimum wage
French Connection, 99p Stores and Foot Locker have been named and shamed by the government for failing to pay staff members minimum wage.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, French Connection and Foot Locker
Retail news round-up on March 24, 2015: Tesco director Patrick Cescau to depart, French Connection and Foot Locker named and shamed for not paying minimum wage, and Tesco faces another legal challenge.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Next – sensibly cautious or crying wolf?
Nobody believed the boy who cried wolf all the time, but could Lord Wolfson be right to be cautious about the outlook for 2015/16?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The living wage – should retailers pay up?
A newspaper investigation has criticised retailers for not guaranteeing to pay their staff the living wage. But should retailers be feeling guilty?
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NewsFrench Connection reduces losses but like-for-like sales fall
French Connection has reported smaller losses for the year as it continues its turnaround plan, but like-for-likes in its retail division have continued to fall.
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NewsFrench Connection like-for-likes fall 5.7% amid tough autumn trading
French Connection has reported like-for-like sales were down 5.7% in the UK and Europe as the warm autumn weather resulted in tough trading.
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OpinionComment: Government has treated the high street as a cash cow for too long
Shop vacancy rates have increased for the first time in almost two years, but Government must stop treating the high street as a cash cow.
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AnalysisEtail Power List 2014: The etailers to watch in the coming year – part one
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced – here are some etailers to watch in the coming year.
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AnalysisEtail Power List 2014: The year in ecommerce news and innovation
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced. Here is a round-up of the biggest etail news events and projects of 2014.
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NewsFrench Connection to launch Dutch and German stores as it eyes growth
French Connection is now looking to international expansion with launches in Germany and Holland planned as its turnaround plan gathers pace.
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NewsFrench Connection reduces half-year loss to £3.9m as sales edge up
French Connection has reduced its half-year pre-tax loss to £3.9m as it increased like-for-likes across its UK and European operation.
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GalleryIn pictures: French Connection opens its first pop-up 'convenience' store
French Connection has opened the doors on its its first pop-up “convenience store” in Old Street station, which allows commuters to pick up online orders.
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NewsFrench Connection to open pop-up convenience store at Old Street station
Fashion retailer French Connection is opening its first pop-up “convenience store” in Old Street station to allow commuters to pick up online orders.
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NewsDFS boss vows to invest heavily in stores as third-quarter EBITDA improves
DFS boss Ian Filby vowed that stores would be “heavily invested in” over the next few years as EBITDA and sales improved in its third quarter.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Former Baugur boss Jon Asgeir Johannesson eyes UK return
One of retail’s most colourful and controversial figures Jon Asgeir Johannesson is plotting his return to the UK retail after his fraud acquittal.
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NewsBrandAlley plots Australian debut as profitability nears
BrandAlley will start shipping overseas later this year and chief executive Rob Feldmann touted Australia is its “perfect market”.