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John Lewis was hit by hot weather

John Lewis hit by hot weather

John Lewis saw sales fall back 4.3% to £46.9 million for the week ended May 10 when footfall dipped because of the hot weather. However fashion outperformed with sales ahead 5.6%.
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs will join Hugo Boss on August 1

Hugo Boss appoints new chief executive

Hugo boss has appointed Claus-Dietrich Lahrs as chief executive following the departure of Bruno Salzer in February.
Start-rite is to launch a direct to consumer website

Stockists slam Start-rite web sales

Start-rite stockists have hit out against the launch of the kids' footwear brand's transactional website.
St Tropez is seeking indie partners for franchise stores

St Tropez to target Irish indie franchises

Danish womenswear brand Saint Tropez has set its sights on 15 Republic of Ireland franchise stores in the next five years and is seeking independent retailers to spearhead the roll-out.
GFW attracts new sponsors

Graduate Fashion Week ads new sponsors

The British Fashion Council is among a raft of new sponsors of Graduate Fashion Week next month.

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A week in fashion: all eyes on autumn

A week in fashion: all eyes on autumn

The autumn 08 high street press shows kicked off this week and there was a clear sense of relief from those directors' in attendance. Talking spring trade was almost off the agenda and newness and the chance to bring autumn stock in early was definitely the debate of the week.

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