Fashion retailer New Look reported ‘strong progress’ in its transformation – eight months after a £700 million takeover. New Look said changes to its distribution “Happy Progress at New Look”
Marchpole sales increase
British clothing and accessories group, Marchpole Holdings Plc, reported a sales increase of 31% to GBP 6.2 million for the third quarter. Sales for the “Marchpole sales increase”
Liberty Sold To Clear Debt
Retail Stores, owner of landmark London store Liberty, has agreed a £66.5m sale of its store and office complex in Regent Street. Retail Stores, who “Liberty Sold To Clear Debt”
Camilla gets dress right
It was a very subdued wedding, for Camilla and Charles, as far as royal weddings go. The newly titled HRH, Duchess of Cornwall (now ranking “Camilla gets dress right”
Gucci performs well for PPR
Gucci has delivered on its promise of a boost in profits to new owner Pinault Printemps Redoute (PPR). According to recent financial reports, the French “Gucci performs well for PPR”
Jil Sander in cost-saving re-structure
Prada owned German fashion label Jil Sander said it is closing its last remaining German production site, a women’s wear production facility in Ellerau, Northern “Jil Sander in cost-saving re-structure”
Retailers learn to love real women
We are witnessing a shift in the approach of retailers to real women’s bodies. If it is not a genuine appreciation, it is at least “Retailers learn to love real women”
Vuitton renews software contract
Luxury goods brand Louis Vuitton is renewing its contract with marketing, commerce and service software supplier Art Technology Group. The brand continues to enhance its “Vuitton renews software contract”
Asda reports flat sales
Asda yesterday revealed sales in the third quarter were “essentially flat”. The group’s owner, the United States’ Wal-Mart, also admitted that Asda had failed to “Asda reports flat sales”
Gap’s first franchise deal in Asia
US clothing chain Gap has announced it has embarked on its first-ever franchise deal in Asia. It has signed an agreement with leading Singaporean retailer “Gap’s first franchise deal in Asia”