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Jenny Packham launches first high street collection for Debenhams

6 February 2012 | By

Jenny Packham has joined Debenham’s growing designer roster and will launch her first high street collection for the department store in April.

Debenhams aims to be menswear top dog  

3 February 2012 | By

Debenhams has set its sights on overtaking Marks & Spencer and Next to become the biggest menswear retailer by market value, according to the department store chain’s trading director.

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Star-studded Retail Trust Ball raises over £1m

31 January 2012 | By

More than £1m was raised for the Retail Trust charity at The Retail Trust Ball held at Grosvenor House hotel in London last night.

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Nautica re-enters UK market with exclusive Debenhams deal

30 January 2012 | By

Nautica will re-enter the UK market after nearly 10 years, following an exclusive agreement with Debenhams.

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Brewins takes back seat at Republic

27 January 2012

Republic co-founder Carl Brewins has stepped back from day-to-day involvement in the business after 26 years.

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Drapers Ecommerce Conference 2012

25 January 2012

This year’s Drapers Ecommerce Conference 2012 will discuss and evaluate the changing dynamics of the digital age and the massive potential this has for fashion retailers.

Sunny disposition: sales at Superdry up 5.8%

‘Strategic approach’ vital on discounting

13 January 2012 | By ,

Analysts predict more permanent price cuts rather than regular promotions.

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IMAGE GALLERY: Uniqlo to collaborate with Laura Ashley

12 January 2012 | By

Japanese retailer Uniqlo will launch a range of women’s t-shirts, stoles and tunics with fashion and furnishings group Laura Ashley, all of which will feature the UK retailer’s classic floral prints.

New Look like-for-likes rose 3.6% in the 5 weeks to December 31 despite the “challenging” trading conditions.

New Look reports strong Christmas trading

12 January 2012 | By Nicola Harrison

New Look like-for-likes rose 3.6% in the 5 weeks to December 31 despite the “challenging” trading conditions.

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Marks & Spencer clothing sales rise 1.1% at Christmas

10 January 2012 | By

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.

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Online shopping spree leads to delivery chaos

23 December 2011 | By George MacDonald

A seasonal online shopping spree has resulted in a delivery logjam after a leading courier company failed to cope with demand.

VAT dilemma: River Island has 24 Irish shops, including Dublin’s Grafton Street

Stores will absorb Irish VAT hike to halt shopper exodus

9 December 2011

Trade body says 2% rise will worsen trading conditions and send consumers into Northern Ireland.

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Web visits soar by a million at M&S

9 December 2011 | By

Marks & Spencer gained 1 million extra visitors to its website in October, according to the latest figures from internet tracking firm ComScore.

New Look’s chief operating officer Will Kernan has become the latest director to exit the embattled fashion retailer.

New Look's Will Kernan jumps ship to White Company

6 December 2011 | By Nicola Harrison

New Look’s chief operating officer Will Kernan has become the latest director to exit the embattled fashion retailer.

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Clarks launches mobile site

5 December 2011 | By

Clarks has launched a mobile site, making it the latest retailer to launch a mobile commerce site amid growing importance of the sales channel.

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Whiteley Shopping Centre to kick-start retail development

2 December 2011

A 300,000 sq ft shopping centre in South Hampshire will help kick-start retail development following a building hiatus in 2012 after schemes were mothballed in the downturn.

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Expansion ambitions stack up for Boxpark

2 December 2011 | By ,

Pop-up mall plans UK and European openings following Shoreditch debut

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