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Mulberry has announced that Roger Mather, group finance director, is to leave the company on 30th June next year after eight years’ service.The move follows the departure of former CEO Bruno Guillon last March, to be replaced by chief executive Thierry Andretta and former Celine designer Johnny Coca as creative...
According to a survey conducted by BDO accountancy firm, August retail sales in the UK was the worst since 2008’s global financial crisis.Figures show a 4.3% drop on year-on-year August sales and this has been the sixth drop this year, with fashion dropping 5.5%, lifestyle goods dropping 1.3% and homewares...
Online fitness fashion company ActiveInStyle has opened its first physical store on London’s King’s Road, which will be open until November 1st and stocking brands such as Running Bare, Truth Balance, Vie Active, Lorna Jane, Onzie and Dharma Bums.ActiveInStyle founder, Caroline Lucey, said: “We selected the King’s Road for our...
Jigsaw is looking to re-enter the market in Ireland after pulling out of it almost eight years ago.The fashion clothing retailer traded in Ireland until 2007 when they sold their lease to fashion chain Ted Baker for a premium of more than €1.4 million, but will be returning shortly with...
Department store John Lewis, has announced that it will be launching five industrial placement schemes for university students who will be taking a gap year to increase their work experience in retail.The scheme will launch for the 2016/2017 academic year and will offer students experiences in head office and supply...
It has been reported today (September 3rd) that the company behind Uniqlo, Fast Retailing are joining forces with Accenture Japan to launch a company called Wearex Co to “progress its digital innovation” by merging in-store and online shopping experiences.Hajime Tamaoki, will be leading the company from Fast Retailing’s head office...
Online fashion retailer ASOS has announced that chief executive and founder, Nick Robertson has stepped down, 15 years after he founded the business.He will be replaced by the company’s chief operating officer Nick Beighton, although Mr Robertson will still remain on the board as a non-executive director.Mr Beighton, joined ASOS in April...
Poundland has launched its first transactional website, although only on a trial basis at present.The budget retailer, which has 550 stores across the UK, has put over 2,000 items on its site for £1 including health and beauty, DIY and homewear. Delivery will cost £4 which will be waived on...
It has been reported today that online marketplace Notonthehighstreet.com is launching a North West of England campaign through September and in October to illustrate the brands offers.To launch the campaign, the company are marketing the brand via radio, billboard sites, PR and PPC and added channel activity.Marketing director for notonthehighstreet.com,...
Oliver Bonas is the first high street retail chain to pay their staff the Living Wage.The company has committed to paying all employees and third party contractors £7.85 per hour and £9.15 per hour in London.Director of the Living Wage Foundation, Rhys Moore said, “We are delighted that Oliver Bonas...
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