Eyeing up expansion: Base London

Overseas growth is Base London focus

10 February 2012 | By Colleen McDonnell

Men’s footwear brand Base London will expand into new international markets this year following a five-year push to strengthen its product and business at home.

New and old: capitalising on heritage

Admiral sees Gold in overseas markets

10 February 2012 | By

Men’s lifestyle brand Admiral Gold has set its sights on international expansion, capitalising on the continuing appetite for brands with an English heritage. 

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Exclusive: JD Sports Fashion snaps up Fly 53

8 February 2012 9:16 am | By

Menswear young fashion brand Fly 53 has been snapped up by JD Sports Fashion, the latest label to be added to the retailer’s portfolio.

Debenhams aims to be menswear top dog  

3 February 2012 | By

Debenhams has set its sights on overtaking Marks & Spencer and Next to become the biggest menswear retailer by market value, according to the department store chain’s trading director.

Up close: tailor is profiling customers

Gieves & Hawkes gets slicker as it builds bespoke services

3 February 2012 | By ,

Gieves & Hawkes has overhauled its stock management and supply chain system as it focuses on bespoke services and quicker product turnaround.

Suited up: the store’s new section

Made-to-measure suits to drive growth at Lewis Yates

10 February 2012

Lewis Yates, the premium indie based in Billericay, Essex, is to launch made-to-measure suiting as it looks for new ways to expand the business.

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Slow growth in clothing and footwear sales contribute to dismal January for retail

7 February 2012 9:38 am | By

Slow growth in clothing and footwear retail sales helped contribute to the second worst January sales performance since 1995, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

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Newness drives fashion sales at John Lewis

3 February 2012 10:21 am | By

Fashion sales at high street bellwether John Lewis saw a “pleasing uplift” last week, up 5.2% in the week to January 28.

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