In the money: Can brands bounce back?
Buoyant first-half sales posted last week by department store retailer Debenhams were helped by the return of the re-launched Principles…
Brands that fell out of fashion
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UK: Ethel Austin administrators to close another 81 stores
Administrators of value clothing chain Ethel Austin say a further 81 stores are due to close by the end of…
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UK: Own brands lift Debenhams H1 sales and profit
Department store retailer Debenhams Plc managed to weather January snowstorms to post a 1.7% rise in first-half sales, and says…
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FRANCE: Christian Lacroix forced into restructuring after bids fail
A commercial court in Paris today (1 December) gave its approval to a restructuring plan proposed by Christian Lacroix’s owners,…
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UK: Jaeger bosses snap up Aquascutum
Luxury fashion brand Aquascutum is back in British ownership after it was acquired by entrepreneur Harold Tillman and Jaeger group…
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UK: Austin Reed agrees rescue deal for Viyella
The Austin Reed clothing chain has agreed to purchase women's wear firm Viyella from administrators for an undisclosed fee. It…