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Laura Ashley continues store closures as it focuses on Chinese growth

By Pamela Kokoszka

Laura Ashley is reportedly set to further reduce the number of UK stores...

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Laura Ashley continues store closures as it focuses on Chinese growth

Laura Ashley is reportedly set to further reduce the number of UK stores as it concentrates on expanding its presence in Asia.

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Genesco to sell Lids Sports Group to FanzzLids for $100m

US-based speciality footwear retailer Genesco has signed a definitive agreement to sell Lids Sports Group to FanzzLids Holdings for $100m in cash.

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L Brands to sell 100% ownership in lingerie brand La Senza

American fashion retailer L Brands has entered a definitive agreement with an affiliate of private equity (PE) firm Regent to sell the 100% ownership and operating control of its lingerie brand La Senza.

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Next looks nimble as property deals haunt M&S and Debenhams

There’s a good reason why Next, despite having over 500 UK stores, is considered a better bet to survive the mid-market shake-out than its rivals – it didn’t make foolhardy property deals tying itself to long-term leases.

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Retailers and fashion giants pledge to reduce carbon emissions

A number of retailers and fashion giants have signed the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, which was announced at COP24, the United Nation’s conference on climate change held in Poland.

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Ted Baker’s ‘forced hugging’: Group launches external investigation into complaints

In a trading update for the 16 week period from 11 August to 1 December, Ted Baker announced it has appointed an independent law firm Herbert Smith Freehills LLP to conduct an external investigation into the complaints about the forced hugging in the company.

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Gymboree initiates strategic review to explore sale of brands

US-based children’s apparel retail chain Gymboree Group has initiated strategic review of its Gymboree, Janie and Jack, and Crazy 8 brands, which may include sales at the brand level.

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Macy’s reports strong Q3 earnings, though shares tumble amid downsizing

Department store company Macy’s reported very healthy financials for Q3 2018 but must continue to reform to restore investor confidence.

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Clas Ohlson to close UK and Germany store network

Swedish hardware store chain Clas Ohlson has decided to close its network across the UK and Germany as the markets continue to incur significant losses.

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Clothing specialists to put leading homewares players on the rack

While the clothing specialists’ core offer has been challenging in 2018, they have outperformed elsewhere, specifically homewares where they are set to be a growing threat to IKEA, Dunelm the discounters. By 2023, they are set to become homeware’s third largest channel, overtaking the grocers and department stores.

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Laura Ashley continues store closures as it focuses on Chinese growth

Genesco to sell Lids Sports Group to FanzzLids for $100m

L Brands to sell 100% ownership in lingerie brand La Senza

Next looks nimble as property deals haunt M&S and Debenhams

Retailers and fashion giants pledge to reduce carbon emissions

Ted Baker’s ‘forced hugging’: Group launches external investigation into complaints

Gymboree initiates strategic review to explore sale of brands

Macy’s reports strong Q3 earnings, though shares tumble amid downsizing

Clas Ohlson to close UK and Germany store network

Clothing specialists to put leading homewares players on the rack

Laura Ashley continues store closures as it focuses on Chinese growth

Genesco to sell Lids Sports Group to FanzzLids for $100m

L Brands to sell 100% ownership in lingerie brand La Senza

Retailers and fashion giants pledge to reduce carbon emissions

Ted Baker’s ‘forced hugging’: Group launches external investigation into complaints

Gymboree initiates strategic review to explore sale of brands

Clas Ohlson to close UK and Germany store network

Black Friday weekend results: shopping event fails to revive the high street

US retailer Gymboree considers reducing store count by more than half

Sears Holdings receives US court approval for $350m bankruptcy loan

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Laura Ashley continues store closures as it focuses on Chinese growth

Next looks nimble as property deals haunt M&S and Debenhams

Ted Baker’s ‘forced hugging’: Group launches external investigation into complaints

Macy’s reports strong Q3 earnings, though shares tumble amid downsizing

Clothing specialists to put leading homewares players on the rack

Could fast fashion be headed for the same future as single-use plastic?

Can FMCG companies capitalise on the Instant Pot craze?

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Laura Ashley continues store closures as it focuses on Chinese growth

Genesco to sell Lids Sports Group to FanzzLids for $100m

L Brands to sell 100% ownership in lingerie brand La Senza

Next looks nimble as property deals haunt M&S and Debenhams

Retailers and fashion giants pledge to reduce carbon emissions

Ted Baker’s ‘forced hugging’: Group launches external investigation into complaints

Gymboree initiates strategic review to explore sale of brands

Macy’s reports strong Q3 earnings, though shares tumble amid downsizing

Clas Ohlson to close UK and Germany store network

Clothing specialists to put leading homewares players on the rack

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Laura Ashley continues store closures as it focuses on Chinese growth

Genesco to sell Lids Sports Group to FanzzLids for $100m

L Brands to sell 100% ownership in lingerie brand La Senza

Retailers and fashion giants pledge to reduce carbon emissions

Ted Baker’s ‘forced hugging’: Group launches external investigation into complaints

Gymboree initiates strategic review to explore sale of brands

Clas Ohlson to close UK and Germany store network

Black Friday weekend results: shopping event fails to revive the high street

US retailer Gymboree considers reducing store count by more than half

Sears Holdings receives US court approval for $350m bankruptcy loan