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H&M sales dropped 10%

Cold weather hits H&M sales

Swedish fashion giant H&M posted a 10% drop in comparable store sales in April due to the cold weather, but said May had got off to a good start.
Benetton profits rise

Benetton Q1 profits rise

Italian fashion chain Benetton saw net profits rise 8.6% for the first quarter of the year.
BMB brand portfolio includes Baracuta

SRG owner boosts stake in BMB Group

Egyptian manufacturer Arafa Holdings has splashed out £3.7 million to increase its stake in menswear supply group BMB to 60%.
Brands such as Seven For All Mankind have grown

Record profits for VF Corp

VF Corporation, the branded fashion house behind Seven For All Mankind, Vans and Wrangler, has posted record results for the first quarter helped by booming international sales.


Allan Nielsen

The Drapers Interview: Allan Nielsen

After cementing its international credentials, Danish brand house Bestseller now plans to beef up its presence in the UK under the watchful eye of country manager Allan Nielsen.

US retailers Matt Rudel, Christopher Lee and Joe Gromek

Analysis: How to stay afloat across the pond

At last week's World Retail Congress in Barcelona, US retailers discussed the market's prospects post credit crunch.

  • Published:19 April 2008 15:46
  • Author: Lorna Hall

Brandwatch

Buffalo David Bitton

Brandwatch: Buffalo David Bitton

With a solid fanbase in North America to build on, Buffalo David Bitton is growing steadily in the UK and Europe.

This Fashion Life

Amplifed's Nicholas Biela, Laura Goodman, Anthony McEwan

This Fashion Life: Amplified

The product and design team behind T-shirt label Amplified talk to Laura Jackson about their influences and aspirations.

Shopwatch

Suit Supply

Shopwatch: Suit Supply, London

The Dutch menswear chain's quirky new London store provides a modern showcase for its classic formalwear.