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River Island to launch standalone shoes and accessories store

9 November 2011 | By Nicola Harrison

Fashion retailer River Island is to launch a new fascia selling only shoes and accessories in Nottingham this month.

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River Island launches international shipping

1 November 2011 | By

Young fashion retailer River Island has introduced international shipping from its website from today (November 1).

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

Retailers take part in Westfield car boot sale

28 September 2011 | By

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.

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Younger shoppers’ crisis of confidence hits River Island

22 September 2011 | By Tim Danaher

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.

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River Island to promote its UK production with new branding

26 August 2011 | By

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’s new ad campaign is ‘sassy, fun and has a touch of glamour’

River Island ups ante with return to print advertising

5 August 2011 | By Gemma Goldfingle

Creative director keen to grab market share with autumn collection ads in September’s fashion bibles

Scotts move signals menswear shake-up

1 April 2011 | By

Scotts repositions as premium chain and Officers Club enters administration.

High street must support UK factories, says Ben Lewis

25 March 2011 | By

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

25 March 2011 | By

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

14 March 2011 | By

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.

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Selfridges to refit womenswear floor

18 February 2011

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.

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Hallett Retail rejigs management team

7 January 2011

Multi-brand concession business Hallett Retail has made a raft of key senior management appointments.

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Indies join in on promotions to rescue Christmas sales

17 December 2010

Last throw of the dice for retailers looking to drive trade as forecasts predict snowy weather will return.

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George at Asda is the saviour of Graduate Fashion Week

17 December 2010 | By Victoria Gallagher

George at Asda has stepped in at the final hour to headline sponsor Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) and save the event from extinction.

Young fashion retailer River Island is the latest company to be affected by the severe weather and will today stop taking orders for Scotland.

River Island halts Scottish deliveries

15 December 2010 | By Victoria Gallagher

Young fashion retailer River Island has become the latest company to stop deliveries in Scotland because of the severe winter weather.

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River Island strips back to brick as it unveils new look

5 November 2010

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

25 October 2010 | By

Young fashion retailer River Island is to sell its product on etail giant Asos.

The Lewis Trust Group paid out a dividend of £611.4m last year

Lewis Trust Group pays out £20m to family as part of £611m dividend

6 October 2010 | By

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

Profits fall but sales rise at River Island

16 September 2010 | By

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.

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PICTURE GALLERY: Selfridges Shoe Galleries

16 September 2010 | By

Selfridges will offer a first glimpse of its much-hyped Shoe Galleries to the press tonight.

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