We can't get under the skin of these issues without your input so please take the time to do our survey’Kidswear Multiples
News
Newness drives fashion sales at John Lewis
Fashion sales at high street bellwether John Lewis saw a “pleasing uplift” last week, up 5.2% in the week to January 28.
Kidswear chain Pumpkin Patch hits the buffers
Kidswear retailer Pumpkin Patch has fallen into administration.
Mothercare to widen price guarantee
Mothercare plans to extend its price match guarantee across more key lines after the tactic helped contribute to a 5% rise in like-for-like sales in December.
Primark Northern Irish staff balloted on strike action
Primark staff in Northern Ireland are close to calling a strike following a second year of pay freezes.
Bonmarche stores to close as part of rescue deal
Up to half of Bonmarché stores are likely to closed or be offloaded as part of a rescue deal to salvage the heart of the business.
Marks & Spencer clothing sales rise 1.1% at Christmas
Clothing sales at Marks & Spencer increased 1.1% in the 13 weeks to December 31, as the retailer said it recorded its biggest ever quarter in kidswear.
CWF in mini-me ploy for Little Marc Jacobs
Children Worldwide Fashion (CWF) hopes to expand the number of UK stockists for its Little Marc Jacobs kidswear brand by introducing mini-me styles for autumn 12.
General merchandise sales fall at M&S
Marks & Spencer has posted a drop in pre-tax profit for the 26 weeks to October 1, 2011 as sales of general merchandise, including clothing fell.
Mothercare chief executive Ben Gordon to exit
Mothercare chief executive Ben Gordon is to leave the struggling retailer by mutual consent with its board.
Strong back-to-school sales boosts Sainsbury's general merchandise performance
Sainsbury’s has said that its general merchandise business, which includes clothing, has continued to grow with sales growth “well ahead” of its grocery business.
-
Tesco reports a dip in general merchandise sales in the UK
-
Lift in retail sales for July
-
Wet weather boosts John Lewis sales
-
Tesco to launch £15 Back to School bundle deal
-
Tesco offers full school uniform for £4.50
-
Diane von Furstenberg to design kidswear for Gap
-
Hot weather slows decline in town centre footfall
-
Retailers sign up to BRC responsible retailing guide for kidswear
-
George eyes overseas growth as it turns 21
-
Easter boom for Peacocks kidswear
Analysis
Picking through the bones of Peacocks
When value retailer Peacocks collapsed under the weight of almost £750m of debt last week, it sent shockwaves through the sector.
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.
Other kidswear news
-
Bonnie Baby to open store in Hong Kong
-
JoJo Maman Bébé grows 20% on new stores
-
Firetrap adds kids’ range and capsule collection
-
Mama-La-Mode to wholesale babywear
-
Tomorrow to be busiest shopping day of the year
-
Consumer confidence falls to 'chilling' level
-
Footfall up as shoppers make last minute purchases
