Clothing and sports chains in activewear battle
With activewear now taking a more dominant space in UK consumers' wardrobes, clothing chains are increasingly competing with sports specialists…
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H&M continues to dispel disposable fashion image
Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) has had a busy 12 months, including a ramp-up of its sustainability efforts,…
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Olympic Games to offer UK retail sales boost
UK retailers are hoping the London 2012 Olympics will contribute to a multi-million pound boost in sales. But will sportswear retailers…
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UK: Women’s wear retailers urged to rethink sourcing strategies
Rising costs and pressure on margins will force women's wear retailers to rethink their pricing and sourcing strategies this year,…
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UK high street review: what the experts say
Retail expert Mary Portas today (13 December) set out her vision for revitalisting the UK's high streets. Here's how the…
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GLOBAL: Luxury players “need to improve e-commerce”
Luxury goods companies need to enhance their e-commerce offer if they are to cash in on a forecast boom in…
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Sainsbury’s must maintain non-food momentum
Many would argue that UK supermarket Sainsbury’s, compared to rivals like Tesco and Asda, was a little late in focusing…
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UK: Marks and Spencer wins retail award
UK clothing retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) has been voted the UK's top clothing retailer by Verdict Research’s annual poll…
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UK: Gok Wan to design Tu fashion range for Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury's has drafted in TV fashion stylist Gok Wan to create a number of women’s wear collections for the supermarket’s…
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In the money: Price hikes to worsen high street pain
UK clothing retailers planning to unleash price increases this year will be squeezing consumers already battling expenditure issues of their own.…