Month: December 2018
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Dec- 2018 -17 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Laura Ashley to close 40 UK stores as it expands to China
Homeware and clothing retailer, Laura Ashley has announced it is to close 40 UK stores as it expands its Chinese…
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17 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Asos issues profit warning after tough November trading
Online fashion retailer Asos has issued a profit warning due to its performance in November coming in “significantly behind” expectations.…
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14 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Hobbs chief executive exits amid senior overhaul
Hobbs chief executive, Meg Lustman, is to step down from her role at the women’s fashion retailer as its parent…
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14 DecemberGovernment
CAP bans ‘harmful’ adverts featuring gender stereotypes
The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) has announced it is to ban “harmful” adverts featuring gender stereotypes. CAP’s ban comes…
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14 DecemberAdvice
How can e-tailers transform the high-street?
While 14 shops close every day in the UK, a number of e-tailers are moving into the physical retail space…
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14 DecemberClothing & Shoes
VF Corporation appoints new Vans EMEA VP
VF Corporation, the clothing and footwear retailer, has appointed Stefano Saccone as its new VP for Vans EMEA. Saccone will…
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14 DecemberSupermarkets
Grocery market growth cools as Christmas nears
Grocery market share figures have cooled in the lead up the Christmas, growing only 2% for the 12 weeks to…
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13 DecemberDepartment Stores
Mike Ashley asks Debenhams to ‘reconsider’ £40m offer in ‘frustrated’ email
Mike Ashley has asked Debenhams to “reconsider” his £40m investment offer which he described as “a very public statement of…
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13 DecemberAdvice
The problem with excess stock (and how to avoid it)
There are close to 300,000 retail outlets currently operating in the UK. The pressure is on to not only deliver…
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13 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Russell and Bromley sees 55% profit plunge
Footwear retailer Russell and Bromley has announced a 55% fall in profits in the year to 31 December 2017. The…
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