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Clothing & footwear
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19 March 2020 Comment
Rapid response and creativity vital for non-food retailers to survive coronavirus crisis
Next’s guidance on how it expects to be impacted by the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic indicates that retailers have plenty to contend with over the next few months. As many retailers...
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18 March 2020 News
COVID-19: Apparel retailer Tilly’s closes all 239 stores in US
US-based apparel and accessories retailer Tilly’s has closed all 239 of its stores across the US as a proactive measure in response to the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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16 March 2020 News
Covid-19: Vineyard Vines closes stores over outbreak
US clothing and accessory retailer Vineyard Vines is closing retail stores and outlets from 16 to 27 March as part of its efforts to protect communities against the coronavirus (Covid-19).
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12 March 2020 projects
Festival Plaza, Dubai
Festival Plaza is a new shopping centre in Dubai, UAE, offering retail, entertainment and dining options to the residents of the city.
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28 February 2020 Comment
Coronavirus to cause assortment gaps and stock delays at fashion retailers
UK clothing sales are set for further disruption over the coming months, with stock issues expected to appear, as China accounts for more than one-fifth (21.4% in 2018*) of the...
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28 February 2020 Comment
Primark fails to boost appeal among womenswear shoppers over 55
With Primark unable to outshine its online pure play rivals, its focus needs to shift away from the ever-competitive youth segment of the womenswear market, however, its stagnating share of...
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27 February 2020 News
Fashion retailer Ted Baker to lay off 102 jobs
Global lifestyle brand Ted Baker has planned to lay off 102 jobs as part of the company’s cost review.
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19 February 2020 Comment
Plan A pays off for M&S as shoppers rate it the most sustainable retailer
Somewhat contrasting to their recent sales performances, traditional high street players M&S and John Lewis & Partners have come out top among UK clothing and footwear shoppers asked to rate...
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19 February 2020 Comment
Frasers should feed on luxury consumer demand for ethical fur
The backlash from House of Fraser’s decision to stock real fur once again is a lesson learnt for the Frasers group: there is not enough demand for fur among mid-market...
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18 February 2020 Comment
Is London Fashion Week losing appeal over sustainability issues?
London Fashion Week (LFW) is back, but are we seeing a new side to it?