All Luxury articles – Page 36
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OpinionComment: A true brand is more than a fascia
Many aspire to be a truly successful brand but very few succeed.
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NewsAquascutum seeking London flagship
Upscale fashion retailer Aquascutum aims to return to London’s West End and is seeking a flagship in the premier shopping district.
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OpinionComment: Global appeal will be driver of deals
Uncertainty over the economy and increased pressure on consumer spending is dampening M&A activity globally.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: Midlands
We visit Birmingham, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Nottingham and Leicester.
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NewsCath Kidston, Lego and Armani Exchange to open at Meadowhall
Sheffield shopping centre Meadowhall has signed Cath Kidston, Lego and Armani Exchange.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: Northwest
We visit Stockport, Northwich, Manchester and Liverpool.
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LVMH’s Selective Retailing division reports organic sales growth
Luxury group LVMH’s Selective Retailing division reported organic sales growth over the first half-year of 16% to E3.6bn (£2.81bn), while profit soared by 30% to E373m (£191.1m). The retailer said it benefited from sustained growth in Asia and North America.The group will open three concessions at Hong Kong airport by ...
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NewsHugo Boss second quarter profits jump
Premium business Hugo Boss Group is on track to meet its 10% growth target, reporting double digit increases during the second quarter of 2012.
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NewsHarrods owners pay themselves £100m dividend
Harrods’ Qatari owners paid themselves a £100.5m dividend after the retailer posted record profits in its last financial year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The legacy of former Bloomingdale's CEO Marvin Traub
Following the death of former Bloomingdale’s chief executive Marvin Traub earlier this month, Retail Week looks at how he changed retail
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NewsBurberry serves notice to end fragrance licence with InterParfums
Burberry has served its fragrance licensee InterParfums notice of its intention to terminate its agreement. Ending the deal will cost Burberry €181m (£141m).
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AnalysisProfile: Ewan Venters, chief executive, Fortnum & Mason
Running Fortnum & Mason could be the food fan’s sweetest role so far, but he will bring more to the table than a refined palate.
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NewsBurberry posts "robust" first quarter performance
Luxury fashion retailer Burberry revenue surged 11% to £408m as its retail sales drove growth.
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NewsChanel to open first standalone beauty store in Covent Garden
Luxury brand Chanel is to open its first dedicated fragrance and beauty store in Covent Garden this summer, ahead of the Olympic Games.
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NewsTom Ford set to open first UK store in Knightsbridge
Designer Tom Ford is to launch his first standalone UK store with a shop planned for London’s Knightsbridge.
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GalleryStore of the week: Louis Vuitton, Leeds
Louis Vuitton might variously be associated with logoed luggage, luxury accessories or perhaps an all-round upscale lifestyle, but it probably wouldn’t be the first retailer that you might expect to find any kind of connection with low price.
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NewsHarrods to open branded hotels
Harrods is to open branded hotels in London and other prime locations worldwide, as first tipped by Retail Week.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Harvey Nichols, Contain yourself
Harvey Nichols is one of the relatively few retailers striving to stand out through its advertising.
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OpinionRetailers must do their research before international expansion
Recently I returned from a trip to China where I visited Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing developing an advisory package for retailers looking at expansion opportunities in the increasingly competitive Chinese market.