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B&B to start tomorrow: Diesel and Replay absent
Streetwear trade show Bread and Butter will kick off in Berlin tomorrow with notable absences from denim giants Diesel and Replay.
Ben Sherman reviews Script logo in brand modernisation
The iconic orange Ben Sherman Script logo could eventually be phased out following the success of the young fashion brand’s recent move to modernise its look and product.
Ben Sherman’s Plectrum is Hip in Leeds
Young fashion brand Ben Sherman is launching a concept store for its Plectrum by Ben Sherman sub-brand in conjunction with Leeds contemporary menswear indie Hip.
An Englishman in Ben Sherman
Ben Sherman has unveiled an edgy new menswear campaign for autumn 11, produced in collaboration with Dazed & Confused magazine
UK manufacturing is reborn
Rising cost of sourcing in Far East and heritage trend trigger huge increase in orders for British factories.
Ben Sherman third quarter sales drop
Net sales at young fashion brand Ben Sherman dropped by 14% during its third quarter with the axing of its womenswear collection cited as a key reason for the decline.
Drapers Awards Winners 2010
Department store chain John Lewis took home three major awards at this year’s Drapers Awards, including Department Store of the Year and Larger Etailer of the Year.
WDT suffers key personnel exits
Brand house World Design & Trade (WDT) has made key personnel changes a month after it announced it would cull young fashion brand SC51 and its Fullcircle menswear to focus on Firetrap.
JJB poaches Ben Sherman international retail director
Embattled sports retailer JJB Sports has appointed Ben Sherman international retail director Kate Hayes as its trading director to help drive its turnaround strategy.
Miles Gray joins Monkee Genes
Miles Gray, the former chief executive of Ben Sherman, has been appointed chairman of organic denim brand Monkee Genes.
Beales launches men’s standalone concept
It is the first store opening for the 11-store retailer since the early 2000s and comes as Beales prepares to push the button on further expansion following stakebuilding by shareholder and property entrepreneur Andrew Perloff.
Burberry director moves to Ben Sherman
Former Burberry director of merchandising Adrian Ward-Rees has joined young fashion brand Ben Sherman as the company continues its drive to a more premium positioning.
Ben Sherman invites bids for Nickelson, men's suit licence deal ended
The Ben Sherman Group is preparing to put its Nickelson young fashion brand on the market and has ended its Ben Sherman suiting licence with supplier Baird Group as part of ongoing plans to reposition the brand upwards in the UK.
HGA consultancy to launch brand in Tesco and Topshop
Design consultancy HGA Group will launch a women’s young fashion brand next month that will be sold via Tesco’s clothing website and via a concession in Topshop’s London Oxford Street flagship.
Ben Sherman signs US footwear agreement with GMI
Young fashion brand and retailer Ben Sherman signed a footwear licensing deal for the US with premium footwear manufacturer GMI USA.
Drapers Lifetime Achievement Award: Miles Gray
I’ve had more comebacks than Gary Glitter,” chuckles Miles Gray, before quickly adding: “Actually, perhaps that isn’t the best thing to say. Don’t whatever you do write ‘Gary Glitter’.”
Ben Sherman names global retail boss
Young fashion brand and retailer Ben Sherman has hired Diesel USA’s Antonio Cvijanovic as global head of retail.
Bullfrogs to spawn new label and store
Footwear and young fashion indie Bullfrogs is to open its sixth store in September and will launch its third own brand for spring 11 in a bid to reduce its dependence on suppliers and give itself extra buying power.
Oxford Industries reports small growth
Oxford Industries, the US supply group which owns Ben Sherman, reported a 0.5% increase in consolidated net sales of $217.8m (£150.5m) up from $216.7m (£149.8m) for the first quarter ended May 1.
Industry calls for clarity on party policies
Fashion industry leaders have called for the three main political parties to clarify their plans to stabilise the economy and consumer confidence and give transparent information on issues such as National Insurance (NI), VAT and business rates ahead of the general election on May 6.
