Drapers Retailers: Tesco

Rethink value in ethical terms, says Terry Green

6 March 2010 | By Jennifer Creevy

Tesco clothing boss Terry Green has warned that the fashion industry faces a “new value equation” and urged retailers to embrace ethical and sustainable issues.

Tesco wants F+F to become 'biggest global fashion brand'

3 March 2010 | By Charlotte Hardie

Tesco clothing chief executive Terry Green said he wants the grocer’s F+F clothing range to become the biggest global fashion brand within five years.

Tesco partners with ethical label

1 March 2010 | By Amy Shields

Tesco has joined forces with ethical label From Somewhere to create a diffusion line made from recycled materials.

Retailers hit by suspension of Sri Lankan trade benefits

16 February 2010 | By Eve Oxberry

Retailers which source product in Sri Lanka could face a 10% hike in the cost of clothing produced in the country following the European Union’s decision to suspend its preferential trade benefits.

Prince of Wales urges industry to back wool campaign

27 January 2010 | By Jessica Brown

Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have signed up to an initiative launched by HRH the Prince of Wales to reinvigorate the wool industry in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Retail industry pledges £1m at Retail Trust Ball

26 January 2010 | By Lisa Berwin

The retail industry donated £1m to retail charity Retail Trust last night at its annual London Grosvenor House Ball.

M&S loses clothing share to Asda, Tesco and Primark

23 January 2010 | By Jennifer Creevy

Marks & Spencer lost total clothing volume and value market share over the last year, while George at Asda, Tesco and Primark all gained ground.

Tesco trials school uniform embroidery service

13 January 2010 | By Jennifer Creevy

Tesco is trialling a school uniform embroidery service going head-to-head with independent suppliers and retailers.

BFC announces designer fund shortlist

12 January 2010 | By Laura Weir

The British Fashion Council has revealed the names of the designers shortlisted for the inaugural British Fashion Council and Vogue Designer Fashion Fund.

Tesco celebrates strong Christmas as clothing performs well

12 January 2010 | By Jennifer Creevy

Tesco’s Christmas sales were the strongest for three years with clothing like-for-likes up on last year and Double Clubcard promotions providing a significant boost.

The weekend newspaper round up January 9 to 10, 2010

11 January 2010 | By Laura Weir

A round up of the best fashion business stories from the weekend’s newspapers

Retailers rethink use of fair trade cotton

9 January 2010 | By Sarah Butler

Major retailers are changing their strategy on fair trade cotton after sales of the ethical fibre slumped by more than 25% in 2009.

Tesco records solid growth in third quarter

8 December 2009 | By Jennifer Creevy

Supermarket giant Tesco reported steady sales growth in the UK during its third quarter.

Supermarkets' non-food sales to grow 40% by 2014

25 November 2009 | By Jennifer Creevy

Non-food sales from supermarkets are expected to increase by 40% to £16.2bn in 2014, representing nearly 10p in every pound spent in the grocers.

Tesco and Asda in Christmas price war

13 November 2009 | By Amy Shields

Tesco and Asda have both announced aggressive price cuts in the run up to Christmas.

Supermarkets in discount war

9 November 2009 | By Amy Shields

The supermarkets have begun a discounting frenzy with Sales launched on clothing by Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda.

Kidswear most resilient sector in recession

2 November 2009 | By Eve Oxberry

Kidswear has been the most resilient clothing sector during the recession, according to a report from market analyst Verdict.

John Lewis online fashion sales triple

26 October 2009 | By Amy Shields

John Lewis has reported that online fashion sales have performed ahead of expectations since the launch of its revamped site last month.

Primark improves commitment to living wage for overseas workers

7 October 2009 | By Eve Oxberry

Primark has made improvements to its commitment to paying overseas workers a living minimum wage, according to the third Let’s Clean Up Fashion report published by pressure group Labour Behind the Label.