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River Island to launch standalone shoes and accessories store
Fashion retailer River Island is to launch a new fascia selling only shoes and accessories in Nottingham this month.
River Island launches international shipping
Young fashion retailer River Island has introduced international shipping from its website from today (November 1).
Retailers take part in Westfield car boot sale
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.
Younger shoppers’ crisis of confidence hits River Island
River Island has become the latest retailer to warn of the crisis of confidence among younger shoppers, as it suffered a 16% fall in profits.
River Island to promote its UK production with new branding
Young fashion retailer River Island will flag up its British manufacturing credentials for the first time by introducing swing tickets on products made in the UK.
River Island ups ante with return to print advertising
Creative director keen to grab market share with autumn collection ads in September’s fashion bibles
Scotts move signals menswear shake-up
Scotts repositions as premium chain and Officers Club enters administration.
High street must support UK factories, says Ben Lewis
The high street must take responsibility and “keep production lines flowing” at UK factories if the manufacturing industry is to stand any chance of grasping the opportunities in front of it, according to River Island chief executive Ben Lewis.
Product tops Singh’s New Look agenda
New Look founder Tom Singh will prioritise improving the fast-fashion chain’s product ranges and re-engaging its suppliers following his return to an executive position at the business this week.
IMAGE GALLERY: River Island to revive Chelsea Girl brand
Chelsea Girl, the iconic 1970’s fast fashion retailer that later became River Island, is to be revived as a branded capsule collection within River Island stores.
Selfridges to refit womenswear floor
Selfridges is to radically revamp the designer womenswear area in its London Oxford Street store in a bid to replicate the phenomenal success of its Shoe Galleries.
Hallett Retail rejigs management team
Multi-brand concession business Hallett Retail has made a raft of key senior management appointments.
Indies join in on promotions to rescue Christmas sales
Last throw of the dice for retailers looking to drive trade as forecasts predict snowy weather will return.
George at Asda is the saviour of Graduate Fashion Week
George at Asda has stepped in at the final hour to headline sponsor Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) and save the event from extinction.
River Island halts Scottish deliveries
Young fashion retailer River Island has become the latest company to stop deliveries in Scotland because of the severe winter weather.
River Island strips back to brick as it unveils new look
Young fashion chain River Island opened a new concept store in Reading last month, featuring a loft-style interior with exposed brickwork and concrete floors.
River Island goes global with Asos
Young fashion retailer River Island is to sell its product on etail giant Asos.
Lewis Trust Group pays out £20m to family as part of £611m dividend
The Lewis Trust Group, the business controlled by the owners of young fashion retailer River Island, paid out a dividend of £611.4m last year.
Profits fall but sales rise at River Island
Pre-tax profits at young fashion giant River Island fell 14% to £138.6m in the year to 26 December 2009, as the company invested in developing its online presence, stores and supply chain.
PICTURE GALLERY: Selfridges Shoe Galleries
Selfridges will offer a first glimpse of its much-hyped Shoe Galleries to the press tonight.
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High Street Fashion Week kicks off today
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Selfridges unveils footwear strategy
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Trinity Leeds work to resume in August
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G-Star takes action against Voi Jeans
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River Island axes Graduate Fashion Week sponsorship
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Drapers Footwear Awards winners announced
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SouthGate Bath 75% let
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Westfield Stratford signs raft of retailers
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Richard Bradbury to leave River Island
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Richard Bradbury to retire from River Island
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Retailers support Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign
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Elite Creations buys rival accessories supplier
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River Island makes a grab for kidswear
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Retail industry pledges £1m at Retail Trust Ball
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The weekend newspaper round up: November 28-29, 2009
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All Saints and River Island clash over design dispute
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Bradbury: industry must back young retail talent
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Jacques Vert names Gillian Berkmen and Jessica Burley as non-executive directors
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Primark improves commitment to living wage for overseas workers
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River Island renews Graduate Fashion Week sponsorship
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River Island adds maternitywear
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New West End unveils High Street Fashion Week line-up
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Fashion businesses to offer placements to GFW graduates
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Tonight: An audience with River Island founder Bernard Lewis
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River Island recruits PR firm
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River Island pre-tax profits fall
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River Island to sponsor fashion auction
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River Island to sponsor fashion auction
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Bradbury warns of ‘worse to come’
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River Island profits fall
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Fashion bosses recognised in New Years Honours list
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Retailers bank on festive ads to fatten up Christmas sales
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Peacocks ups fashionability with in-house design team
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New Look’s PR mastermind jumps ship to River Island
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River Island voted best shop at Company Awards
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Barcelona hosts River Island's Spanish debut
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River Island celebrates as pre-tax profits rise
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River Island hunts for larger-sized models
