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Could own label bring indies out of the margins?
The proliferation of brands is making it tougher for indies to sell at full price and find a point of difference. So now some indies see own label as a way of controlling their destiny.
Jaeger needs a leader to steer it out of the doldrums
For Jaeger’s new owners, instilling a sense of creative confidence, strong leadership and a coherent strategy will be essential building blocks in its turnaround.
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.
Retailers put the squeeze on suppliers
As the high street continues to suffer the effects of slow trade, price inflation and a change in the way consumers shop, the pressure is also being piled on suppliers, who are having to share the pain with retailers.
Women are seeking that special something
Last year’s royal wedding proved to be a match made in heaven for occasionwear sales, and shoppers’ love affair with these investment pieces keeps getting stronger.
Ice cream shades heat up a cooling denim market
Impressive online and offline sales of women’s denim over the past year are helping the market return to a position of strength after a few years of plateauing sales.
Private Sales: the secret’s out
If all eyes weren’t already on the online private Sale market, then news that sector heavyweight BrandAlley has experienced a 70% sales leap and fellow player Cocosa is scrapping its membership barrier is sure to put it in the spotlight.
