In its trading statement for the 26 weeks period to July 25, 2015, UK fashion retailer Next reported a 3.5 per cent year over year hike in full price sales. “Next full price sales for the first half of fiscal 2016 grew 3.5 per cent, ...
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Fat Face, the UK lifestyle clothing brand, has implemented TXT Retail's merchandise and assortment planning solution to support its fast-growing retail enterprise. Nick Stevenson, head of merchandising at Fat Face said, “Our ...
UK textile mill Hainsworth will present its new collection of on trend bright shades which have been added to its successful Vivid Hues Melton range at The London Textile Fair this month. “The colours include pops of cool cyan, ...
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Euratex, the European textile trade body recently organised a roundtable which discussed and shared views on the challenges and opportunities for creating and running a manufacturing SME in Europe. The round table organised by Euratex ...
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In constant currency, sales at UK fashion retailer Primark were 15 per cent ahead from the first half of fiscal 2014, for the 24 weeks period ended February 28, 2015,. At actual exchange rates and as a result of the weakening of the ...
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Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials, hogged the limelight at the UK fashion business event, Drapers Fashion Forum 2014, held in London. The event, co-sponsored by Lectra ...
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The 12th edition of The London Textile Fair (TLTF) will be held on the 14th and 15th of January, 2015, at the Business Design Centre in London. Organized by the Textile Events, The London Textile Fair is UK’s premier platform for ...
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ShangPin, China’s leading online business-to-consumer (B2C) fashion retailer and lifestyle platform, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) to ...
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SuperGroup Plc, a multi-channel branded UK fashion retailer offering quality clothing, has announced the appointment of Euan Sutherland as the new CEO of the company. Euan Sutherland, currently a non-executive director of SuperGroup, will ...
Jabong.com, one of India’s leading online fashion stores, has added UK’s leading fashion retail brand Burton to its portfolio. The CEO and founder of Jabong.com, Arun Chandra Mohan said, “We are delighted to collaborate ...
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Online fashion retailer RagRetail said it has acquired UK independent fashion streetwear retailer Thomas Gun. "Bringing Thomas Gun online for the first time in their very long history is an incredibly exciting project to be part ...
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UK retail sales were down 1.7% on a like-for-like basis from March 2013, when they had increased 1.9% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were down 0.3%, against a 3.7% increase in March 2013. The Food and Home categories, ...
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The Professional Clothing Awards team is proud to announce that its prestigious 2014 Awards event, which celebrates achievement in the workwear, corporate wear and PPE industry, will be hosted by Ruth Morris, uniform manager for the Rugby ...
The British Fashion Council’s (BFC) international showcasing initiative LONDON show ROOMS is bringing a selection of British designers to Brazil. Supported by Farfetch, its global sponsor, this new venture takes place, Tuesday 12th ...
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To celebrate the final weekend of the UK's Wool Week, a flock of Australian/English Bowmont Merino sheep made a special appearance in the Royal Academy's courtyard over the weekend. Wool Week is the Campaign for Wool's annual UK festival to ...