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Stockist list trimmed as Ugg repositions
Ugg Australia has ended its relationship with at least four national accounts, as part of moves to tighten distribution and reposition as a more premium brand.
Slow growth in clothing and footwear sales contribute to dismal January for retail
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.
Dolcis to regain its footing via wholesale
Footwear brand Dolcis will be relaunched for spring 13 on a wholesale-only basis.
Office festive like-for-likes soar by more than a quarter
Young fashion footwear retailer Office has posted soaring like-for-likes of 26% across the five weeks to December 3.
Europe boss reviews Rocket Dog stockists
Rocket Dog, the women’s young fashion footwear brand, has kicked off a review of its UK stockist base following the appointment of a new European managing director.
Aldo Rise collection launches exclusively in Selfridges
Canadian footwear retailer Aldo has launched its fashion week collaborations programme Aldo Rise as a collection in London’s Selfridges.
Ziff buys bulk of Barratts stores
Owner of Barratts Priceless Group Michael Ziff has struck a deal with administrators to buy the bulk of its stores.
Intermedium recruits agent for UK revival
Footwear supplier Intermedium Shoes has appointed a UK agent for the first time since 2007, to try to restore the business back to the force it once was.
Portas continues collaboration with Clarks
High street guru Mary Portas’ second collection with footwear retailer Clarks will launch on February 13.
Barratts Priceless administrators make 170 redundancies
The administrators of shoe specialist Barratts Priceless will shut 18 shops on Friday with the loss of 127 jobs.
Shopwatch
Onitsuka Tiger, Newburgh Street
Footwear brand Onitsuka Tiger goes for a sharp, minimalist look in keeping with its Japanese heritage. If only the product range wasn’t so minimal too.
Talking Business
Welcome to London’s new gentlemen’s club
Menswear is one of those areas that the Government should celebrate – it’s doing wonders for the economy.
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Overseas growth is Base London focus
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Shoon plunges into administration
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Dr Martens up for grabs
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Office to invest £1m online ahead of international launch
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Footwear and Accessories awards deadline extended
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The Jacobson Group snaps up Dolcis out of administration
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Louboutin YSL dispute reaches appeal court
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EXCLUSIVE: Alexa Chung unveiled as creative director and face of Superga SS12 campaign
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Shoedazzle UK to close after four months
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Crocs snaps up La Senza's Chan
