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Debenhams sees third quarter sales fall
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- 01 July 2010 09:52
Debenhams has said that it remains cautious on the outlook for the retail industry in 2010, as a "year of change" for the company continues.In the 42 weeks to June 19th, gross transaction value increased by 8.9% compared with the previous year, including Magasin du Nord, acquired during the first ...read more
Debenhams to ban airbrushing
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- 18 June 2010 09:45
High street department store Debenhams has said that it will be banning the use of airbrushing on its fashion models, preferring instead to focus on models with "natural beauty". In a new campaign that will feature in its flagship Oxford street store, the company will feature images of un-airbrushed fashion ...read more
Alexon hit by turbulent 2010
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- 15 June 2010 09:50
Alexon Group has said that trading since the year-end has been "broadly satisfactory". However, the volcanic ash cloud, UK elections and low consumer confidence took their toll. Group like-for-like sales for the 19 weeks ended June 12th were down 5.4%. Due to increased levels of promotional activity, margins experienced a ...read more
Debenhams reveals increased demand for "traditional" lingerie
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- 15 June 2010 09:50
Debenhams has revealed new figures that show a sharp rise in sales of traditional lingerie styles, with stockings and suspender belts becoming popular in Britain again for the first time in almost 50 years. Demand for the traditional style of lingerie is rocketing, reversing the universal popularity of tights, which ...read more
Forever 21 set for UK launch
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- 02 June 2010 11:39
American young-fashion brand Forever 21 is to open its first UK store next month. The retailer will unveil a mammoth 50,000 sq ft outlet in Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre, making it the third largest store in the complex after Debenhams and Selfridges.Forever 21 has 450 stores around the world but ...read more
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