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House of Fraser Oxford Street axes 14 brands in womenswear overhaul

1 February 2012 | By Ruth Faulkner

House of Fraser’s Oxford Street flagship has axed 14 of its womenswear labels, including longstanding brand James Lakeland, in a major overhaul of its womenswear department.

Portas to extend collaboration with HoF

1 February 2012 | By Ruth Faulkner

Retail guru Mary Portas will launch four more Mary & House of Fraser shop-in-shops, continuing her collaboration with UK department store group.

House of Fraser posts "pleasing" 11.1% sales growth

12 January 2012 | By Victoria Gallagher

House of Fraser has warned this year will continue to be challenging despite its like-for-likes sales rising 11.1% over Christmas as the retailer reported a positive performance across all product categories.

Buyers and brands in high spirits at Pitti

11 January 2012 | By Ana Santi at Pitti Uomo

Menswear buyers and brands were upbeat about autumn 12’s collections and trading at menswear tradeshow Pitti Uomo this week, with technical outerwear and contrasting textures key to next season.

IMAGE GALLERY: Bastyan to launch collaboration collection

6 January 2012 | By Ruth Faulkner

Contemporary womenswear label Bastyan is launching its first collaboration collection which will be available from March.

Tesco offers House of Fraser deal

2 December 2011 | By Alex Lawson

House of Fraser gift cards are to be offered to Tesco Clubcard holders throughout December after the retailers struck a deal to create the promotion.

Aurora-backed Bastyan brand to open pop-up store

31 October 2011 | By Ruth Faulkner

Contemporary womenswear label Bastyan, which is backed by Coast, Warehouse and Oasis owner Aurora Fashions, is to open a pop-up store.

HoF and Arcadia in talks to join apprenticeship scheme

21 October 2011

Arcadia Group and department store chain House of Fraser are in talks with not-for-profit organisation Fashion Enter to join its apprenticeship scheme as it expands its production facilities.

City retail area to be pedestrianised for Christmas shopping event

17 October 2011 | By Gemma Goldfingle

City of London shopping street Cheapside will be pedestrianised for a day in December to make Christmas shopping easier.

First glimpse of House of Fraser click and collect store

11 October 2011 | By Nicola Harrison

House of Fraser will open two House of Fraser.com stores this month, providing a click and collect offer in 1,500 sq ft units.

Gentlemen’s club is inspiration for HoF’s formalwear revamp

7 October 2011 | By Victoria Gallagher

House of Fraser has invested £1m in a revamp of its men’s formalwear department in its London Oxford Street store to create a destination for shoppers with new brands, a bar and its first-ever bespoke suiting service.

EBay launches ad campaign to promote its Fashion Outlet

4 October 2011 | By Gemma Goldfingle

EBay has unveiled a new advertising campaign to promote its Fashion Outlet.

Retailers take part in Westfield car boot sale

28 September 2011 | By Victoria Gallagher

Retailers including Reiss, House of Fraser and River Island are trading out of car boots as part of an event at shopping centre Westfield London.

Biba launches lingerie

22 September 2011 | By Ruth Faulkner

British brand Biba, which is sold in department store House of Fraser, has launched a lingerie collection this week.

HoF first half EBIDTA flat and warns second half started slower

22 September 2011 | By Jennifer Creevy

House of Fraser has reported flat EBITDA in its first half with like-for-like sales up 5.3% and warned the second half has started slower.

Biba expands offer with debut lingerie collection

16 September 2011 | By James Knowles

Womenswear brand Biba has added lingerie to its ready-to-wear and accessories offer for autumn 11, which includes four ranges to be sold exclusively at House of Fraser.

Robbie Williams to talk about his debut menswear collection

15 September 2011 | By Colleen McDonnell

Robbie Williams fans curious about the popstar’s new foray into men’s fashion will have a chance to view his debut collection and meet the popstar in person today.

Hallett Retail to sell jewellery in HoF

9 September 2011

Hallett Retail, the multi-brand concession business, has agreed a deal with department store chain House of Fraser to manage jewellery concessions in 45 of its UK stores.

Coast trials new concept in revamped concessions

2 September 2011

Occasionwear chain Coast has revamped its concession shopfits as the first stage of a strategy to overhaul its complete store portfolio.

Portas unveils retail and clothing tie-up with HoF

19 August 2011 | By Ana Santi

Retail guru Mary Portas has launched her much-anticipated collaboration with House of Fraser, including a service-driven retail environment and eponymous clothing range.