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FrostFrench has been resurrected by its celebrity founders

Rescue deal saves FrostFrench

Womenswear retailer FrostFrench has been resurrected by its celebrity founders after falling into administration earlier this week.

  • Published:24 July 2008 14:36
  • Author: Ana Santi
John Lewis Oxford Street saw sales rise 9.4%

Fashion leads John Lewis

John Lewis saw sales rise 0.4% to £49.79 million for the week ended July 19 as transitional stock began to pick up.
Rising costs and slowing spending could plunge the retail sector into crisis

Retail at risk of 'meltdown' over next decade

The retail sector could plunge into crisis over the next 10 years as costs explode and consumer demand slows according to a report by Verdict Consulting.

Marks & Spencer's school uniform is the cheapest on the market

M&S triggers schoolwear price battle

Marks & Spencer has thrown down the gauntlet to George at Asda and forced its rivals into heavy promotions after unveiling the cheapest school uniform on the market.

Terry Bates has left Replay UK

UK director leaves Replay

Terry Bates, the UK commercial director of denim brand Replay, has left the business after seven years.

A week in fashion

A week in fashion: A Bread & Butter slow down

A week in fashion: A Bread & Butter slow down

So attendance at Bread & Butter Barcelona was as we all thought, down. As the show opened last Wednesday, retail stock prices crashed back home on the back of the M&S profit warning. What we could all have done with was a good dose of Bread & Butter buzz topped with some interesting trends to bring back some belief that there is still spend to be had despite rising food/energy/fuel/mortgage bills.