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Twitter Fight Club……….
Last night I would say half the blogging population sat watching a nasty grisly car crash unfold on twitter and just when your jaw had hit the floor it went even further.
A bold move in an unpredictable economy ……
At the early part of this month it was announced that Mango the Spanish retailer has dropped its prices by an average 20% for spring 12 in order to attract shoppers in the tough economic times.
Manchester retailer’s unite post riots…..
The aftermath of the riots left Manchester’s retail sector bruised and battered, as profits and footfall are rumoured to have been down by up to 20%. So this weekend people from across Manchester gathered in the city centre to show their support to trade as part of the ‘I love Manchester campaign’
Roland Mouret visits Manchester.
French born designer Roland Mouret stops by at Selfirdges Exchange Square Manchester to talk insperation, spanks and the key to his success.
Are you the hidden talent in the North or North West?
If you’re doing some amazing work in the world of fashion or retailing in North or North West and would love to be recognised then enter the Fashion Network competition. Judged by a panel of experts from the UK Fashion Industry, The Fashion Network is looking for 10 of the best companies from across a selection of different categories in the North of England. With continuous difficulties on the High Street we’re seeing an abundance of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in the North. ...
What's Happening in Manchester City Centre this week?
Whether a store is opening, closing, refurbing or going into sale. MFN brings you this weeks news from Manchester city centre…
Annoushka Ducas visits Manchester’s to launch new collection into Harvey Nichols.
Last week I joined Annoushka Ducas of Annoushka Jewellery and stylist to the stars Angie Smith for brunch, as they launched their latest collection from Annoushka Jewellery into Harvey Nichols….
Why you need PR…….
Okay this is not just because I’m in PR but in this economic climate I have seen how as people are making cut backs and concessions they cut out the marketing and PR budget – it’s like they are viewed as the “colouring in department” so first to go.
Twitter witter ……
Some amazing things can happen due to Twitter and it’s not just a place where you get banal rumblings from celebrities to your mate at work – they can be life changing in the US they are often being used as a tool to get homeless people back into housing etc and from a PR perspective they can be excellent brand awareness and selling tool.
The questions you should ask….
At the moment I have been out and about looking round the North and found some amazing small niche retailers / independents who have great stock and not the usual High Street looks all the great ideas and products which make independent’s the main back bone of fashion.
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