Most Evans Cycles stores profitable, despite plan to close half
New information surrounding the Evans Cycles buyout has emerged with news that few of the company’s stores were loss-making when it went into administration.
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![]( "Mulberry lights up stores for Christmas, smart vending machine takes UK tour")
Mulberry lights up stores for Christmas, smart vending machine takes UK tourMulberry lights up stores for Christmas, smart vending machine takes UK tour
Luxury retailer Mulberry continued to play up both its technology and its experience focus in its still-new Regent Street flagship at the weekend with the company having unveiled a pop-up...
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![]( "UK's Black Friday to add more woe to retail stores says Springboard")
UK's Black Friday to add more woe to retail stores says SpringboardUK's Black Friday to add more woe to retail stores says Springboard
The migration towards online shopping is set to present major challenges to the UK's under-pressure physical shops with visitor traffic to drop by 3.7% on Black Friday this year,...
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![]( "UK consumers switch on to pet clothing as brand opportunities expand")
UK consumers switch on to pet clothing as brand opportunities expandUK consumers switch on to pet clothing as brand opportunities expand
A new survey has shown that British pet owners like the idea of syncing their fashion choices with dressing up their dogs as the gifting potential in the pet market grows.
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![]( "Clarks account loss drives Bell Shoes under")
Clarks account loss drives Bell Shoes underClarks account loss drives Bell Shoes under
Losing a Clarks contract has dealt a death blow to a shoe firm based in Buxton in Derbyshire, with around half of Bells Shoes’ £18 million turnover having been accounted for by the large...
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![]( "Local council moves to protect small Soho shops")
Local council moves to protect small Soho shopsLocal council moves to protect small Soho shops
The local council in Soho, London wants to halt the expansion of giant property projects that could swamp the area and make it less attractive for its millions of tourists and the small...
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![]( "J.Crew CEO in surprise exit, four-exec team steps in for now")
J.Crew CEO in surprise exit, four-exec team steps in for nowJ.Crew CEO in surprise exit, four-exec team steps in for now
The disruption at J.Crew is continuing with the struggling retailer’s CEO Jim Brett leaving after only 17 months at the helm, the company said Saturday.
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![]( "Evening Standard targets US and UK with shoppable luxury content launch")
Evening Standard targets US and UK with shoppable luxury content launchEvening Standard targets US and UK with shoppable luxury content launch
London newspaper the Evening Standard has launched a new digital platform targeting high net worth individuals in the UK and North America and offering “quality lifestyle content" plus...
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![]( "UK consumers to take time off for Black Friday shopping, fashion is key purchase")
UK consumers to take time off for Black Friday shopping, fashion is key purchaseUK consumers to take time off for Black Friday shopping, fashion is key purchase
UK consumers continue to be focused on Black Friday shopping and large numbers of them are planning to take time off work to shop, with fashion and beauty on their wish lists.
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![]( "UK's We Are Pop Up debuts in Russia in deal with JLL")
UK's We Are Pop Up debuts in Russia in deal with JLLUK's We Are Pop Up debuts in Russia in deal with JLL
We Are Pop Up, the UK company that links shopping centres with small brands seeking space for short-term rentals, is debuting in Russia with a launch in malls operated by its new local...
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![]( "Debenhams shares plunge again, market cap hits rock bottom")
Debenhams shares plunge again, market cap hits rock bottomDebenhams shares plunge again, market cap hits rock bottom
Struggling Debenhams is under even more pressure as its shares continued their downward trajectory on Thursday, falling almost 9% in the first couple of hours after the markets opened to...
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![]( "UK menswear start-up The Drop gets seed funding")
UK menswear start-up The Drop gets seed fundingUK menswear start-up The Drop gets seed funding
London-based start-up The Drop has raised £0.5 million in seed funding as it seeks to grow its fledgling business that offers custom-made menswear on demand.
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![]( "Net-A-Porter dances through Xmas ad in HQ, Mr Porter focuses on service")
Net-A-Porter dances through Xmas ad in HQ, Mr Porter focuses on serviceNet-A-Porter dances through Xmas ad in HQ, Mr Porter focuses on service
YNAP’s luxury e-tailers Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter have unveiled their Christmas marketing campaigns with a focus for the former on the “ultimate in party dressing” and the latter on the...
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![]( "John Lewis unveils Christmas ad and experiential store activations")
John Lewis unveils Christmas ad and experiential store activationsJohn Lewis unveils Christmas ad and experiential store activations
John Lewis has unveiled its Christmas ad with the big reveal of what has come to be the most anticipated UK festive campaign being less of a surprise this year given that Elton John’s...
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![]( "Beyoncé buys control of Ivy Park in wake of Philip Green scandal")
Beyoncé buys control of Ivy Park in wake of Philip Green scandalBeyoncé buys control of Ivy Park in wake of Philip Green scandal
Superstar Beyoncé Knowles has taken full control of the active/athleisure line Ivy Park that she launched in a deal with Topshop boss Sir Philip Green two years ago.
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![]( "Europe retail investment rises fast, echoes changes in consumer behaviour")
Europe retail investment rises fast, echoes changes in consumer behaviourEurope retail investment rises fast, echoes changes in consumer behaviour
Investment in European retail is rising fast, despite tough times for the sector in many countries, with investment in some surging ahead of the pack.
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![]( "More House of Fraser closures announced")
More House of Fraser closures announcedMore House of Fraser closures announced
House of Fraser has announced four more confirmed store closures as it has failed to reach an agreement with a key landlord over rent-free/reduced rent deals.
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![]( "Mr Porter x Roger Dubuis launch combines luxe with experience")
Mr Porter x Roger Dubuis launch combines luxe with experienceMr Porter x Roger Dubuis launch combines luxe with experience
Mr Porter and Roger Dubuis are launching a collab collection on the menswear site with the luxe price tag also including a big experience element as they work with Lamborghini to add a...
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![]( "UK's Black Friday to hit £10.4bn, fashion and beauty to shine")
UK's Black Friday to hit £10.4bn, fashion and beauty to shineUK's Black Friday to hit £10.4bn, fashion and beauty to shine
Fashion and beauty should be the top categories seeing spending growth over the Black Friday week ahead but that could mean stores will struggle to sell full-price goods, analysts have said.
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![]( "Weekday to add stores in key Nordic markets in 2019")
Weekday to add stores in key Nordic markets in 2019Weekday to add stores in key Nordic markets in 2019
Weekday will add more stores in Northern Europe next year as H&M continues its expansion plan for its smaller, youth-focused brands.
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![]( "Via Outlets announces Europe expansion")
Via Outlets announces Europe expansionVia Outlets announces Europe expansion
Via Outlets has announced the extension of a number of its properties in Sweden, Spain and Poland as part of its European remodelling programme.
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![]( "Berketex Bride is UK's latest retail failure as traditional weddings prove less popular")
Berketex Bride is UK's latest retail failure as traditional weddings prove less popularBerketex Bride is UK's latest retail failure as traditional weddings prove less popular
Bridal Fashions Limited, trading as Berketex Bride, has ceased trading after more than 50 years as a wave of mainstream fashion labels move into its specialist area.
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![]( "Hong Kong has highest retail rents but Paris and London lead rental growth index")
Hong Kong has highest retail rents but Paris and London lead rental growth indexHong Kong has highest retail rents but Paris and London lead rental growth index
Hong Kong has taken over from New York as the city with the most expensive street as far as retail rents are concerned but Paris and London rents are growing fastest for luxury labels,...
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![]( "London West End tops Europe retail ranking, Paris next, but key malls beat some whole cities")
London West End tops Europe retail ranking, Paris next, but key malls beat some whole citiesLondon West End tops Europe retail ranking, Paris next, but key malls beat some whole cities
London's West End and Paris rule the roost as far as shopping market sizes are concerned while the UK's and France's biggest malls have turnover higher than many cities, a new ranking shows
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![]( "Tom Tailor still has it tough, wholesale up but Bonita struggles")
Tom Tailor still has it tough, wholesale up but Bonita strugglesTom Tailor still has it tough, wholesale up but Bonita struggles
Tom Tailor, the German brand that’s also a major name across many European markets, reported its Q3 results on Tuesday and it seems that the firm’s bounce-back isn’t quite happening yet.
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![]( "Blue Inc is up for sale again, buyer needed urgently")
Blue Inc is up for sale again, buyer needed urgentlyBlue Inc is up for sale again, buyer needed urgently
Low-price menswear retailer Blue Inc is for sale in the latest sign of the UK fashion retail sector struggling against the twin onslaughts of internet shopping and consumer caution.
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![]( "B&M posts strong results but comparable sales growth is low")
B&M posts strong results but comparable sales growth is lowB&M posts strong results but comparable sales growth is low
Low-cost retailer B&M European Value Retail offered further evidence of how price-conscious shoppers have become on Tuesday with its latest set of results showing a 32.5% H1 profit rise.
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![]( "More evidence that fashion retail is struggling as Visa Index shows spending fall")
More evidence that fashion retail is struggling as Visa Index shows spending fallMore evidence that fashion retail is struggling as Visa Index shows spending fall
Fashion struggled in the UK in October. Even though retail sales overall dipped only slightly, fashion was the worst performer of all product categories, although beauty fared better.
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![]( "Accessorize online conversion rate rises on UGC integration")
Accessorize online conversion rate rises on UGC integrationAccessorize online conversion rate rises on UGC integration
The Accessorize brand said Monday that it has seen a 65% customer conversion rate rise online since implementing new social technology that allows UGC from its social channels to be...
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![]( "Bestseller's Vila launches party capsule designed by Talent Award winners")
Bestseller's Vila launches party capsule designed by Talent Award winnersBestseller's Vila launches party capsule designed by Talent Award winners
Bestseller’s Vila brand continues to see positive publicity from the Talent Awards it staged earlier this year and has launched a party collection that features the work of winners Pia...