Sporting goods retailer JJB Sports has posted disappointing first-half sales. The group reported sales were still down 3.1 percent for the 10 weeks to 9 October, although they had improved since the first half. The group, 39 percent-owned by founder and former chairman David Whelan and his family, said that underlying sales had dropped 4.3…
Asos has recorded a strong first half, as sales soared a whopping 94 percent to £15.6 million. This was the result of investments made in the buying and merchandising teams last year, which led to a broader product offering. The British fashion and beauty etailer said it was on track to meet full-year expectations, adding…
Click:martial arts uniform kungfu wushu Television shopping is estimated to be a market worth £950 million and high street retailer Next is hoping to extend its Directory market by appearing on tv shopping channels. Next has been in talks with Ideal Shopping Direct to be featured on air with programming to be shown channels such…
The nominations for the first Scottish Fashion Awards have been announced this week. There are nine awards categories honouring designers, retailers, models, textile manufacturers and fashion stylists. The finalists will be judged by a panel and announced at a star-studded ceremony hosted by TV personality Jenni Falconer at Stirling Castle on 7 May. Nominees include…
So much for Anya Hindmarch’s ethical bag. The Evening Standard on Friday revealed the must-have carrier “I’m Not a Plastic Bag” is made in China using cheap labour. The bag, which has been photographed on many a model’s arm, and has a waiting list of eager fashionista’s at Hindmarch’s boutique, is nothing but a sham….
PPR has ruled out the possibility of raising its €5.3 billion bid for Puma. Speaking at a joint press conference of the two companies, PPR chief executive Francois-Henri Pinault said that he would not be offering more, although Puma’s share price had risen from €330 that PPR is paying per share to €343.36 last week…
Sports World owner Mike Ashley has acquired hat brand Kangol for a reputed £12 million. The mysterious entrepreneur owns an increasing number of brands, including Karrimor and tennis brand Dunlop Slazenger. He is also believed to be planning an offer for outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure, in which he already holds a 30 percent stake. Meanwhile,…
This season, plaid is everywhere. Not just from the old faithfuls, such as Pringle of Scotland or Ralph Lauren, no, also Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga and Alberta Feretti found inspiration in the Hebrides. So is what is the ‘kilt trip’ all about? Plaid, for fall, is about being bold, bright and understatedly sexy. Alexander McQueen drew…
French luxurious luggage label Longchamp announces the collaboration with enfant terrible Jeremy Scott. Having worked with Karl Lagerfeld, the American fashion designer comes with a limited edition collection called ‘This Is Not Your Bag’. For the AW07 collection, Jeremy Scott recreated the design of the Pilage bag into a ‘Poodle Pilage’. A pink poodle is…
Whilst Frieze Art Fair presented new and established artists, Calvin Klein showed his Spring Summer 08 collection in conjunction with Turner prize winner Martin Creed. After Shanhai and Toky,o London was the third city to experience the ‘World of Calvin Klein’. Creed recreated all Calvin Klein’s collections and presented a performance of an 18-piece music…