FatFace has reported an uplift in full year sales after it benefited from its full price trading policy. In the 53 weeks to June 3rd, total sales increased to £226.1 million from £220.7 million in the previous year. EBITDA reduced to £29.7 million from a previous £33.5 million however on a...
In-store gift experience company Activity Superstore and Debenhams have teamed up to roll out a promotion that uses virtual reality to bring gifts to life in stores for shoppers. Four of Activity Superstore’s gift experiences are being demonstrated through the use of virtual reality in 21 Debenhams stores. Activity Superstore chief...
Rituals Cosmetics is to open its first “premium” boutique outside of London at Birmingham’s Grand Central shopping centre. The 1,620 square foot store is due to open this month and will be situated next to Hobbs, Jo Malone and MAC. The store will stock the brand’s collection of bath, body and...
Sainsbury’s is set to launch two vinyl compilation albums from its new Own Label imprint through Universal and Warner Music. The records will be available in over 160 Sainsbury’s superstores around the UK. Sainsbury’s said the launch is a result of the success it has seen in the vinyl revival. For...
Morrisons saw its group like for like sales rise by 2.5% excluding fuel in its third quarter as it pushed forward with its strategy to become more competitive. In the 13 weeks to October 29th, total sales rose by 2.3%. The company’s new automated ordering system is now fully operational in...
Next has reported that its full price sales rose by 1.3% year on year in its third quarter following a strong uplift in online sales which offset a decline in its high street stores. In the three months to October 29th online sales climbed by 13.2% but sales in the retailer’s...
John Lewis saw its sales decline by 4& year on year last week to £98.7 million. Fashion sales were down by 1.9% due to unseasonably warm weather in many parts of the country and a competitor promotion being run on fewer fashion and beauty products than last year. Home sales were also...
French Connection is to join a growing range of fashion retailers launching their own collections of affordable bridalwear. The collection is due to launch in February with lines for spring/summer 2018. The collection will feature elegant gowns, bridesmaids dresses and separates such as lace trousers, blouses and skirts. Prices will...
Bluewater Shopping Centre has welcomed two new international brands to its line-up; luxury accessories brand Coach and US fashion jewellery brand, Alex and Ani. Bluewater has already announced that Kate Spade New York will join its line-up later in the year. Other additions this year have included Neal’s Yard, Godiva, Smashbox...
Fashion retailer Jigsaw has confirmed that it is seeking a buyer for the business. Having founded the company in 1970, Jigsaw’s controlling shareholder John Robinson has appointed KPMG to deal with approaches from interested parties. A spokesperson for Jigsaw said: "The have been a number of approaches directly to Jigsaw around...
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