The latest figures from SPSL’s Retail Traffic Index show that yesterday’s bomb attacks in Central London severely affected retail. The number of shoppers in stores within the London Congestion Zone was reduced by 77% on Thursday 7th July compared with the previous Thursday (30th June). The reduction in shopper numbers was due to several factors…
There aren’t many directional boutiques in West-London apart from the gallery-esque Dover Street Market and perhaps Browns Focus, and B Store has maintained its aura of edgy and directional fashion without bowing down to mainstream designers. The boutique, which has just moved from its tiny premises on Conduit Street to Savile Row, is now a…
Anna Piaggi’s Fashion-ology is showing at the V&A until April 23 rd . The eccentric cult figure and doyenne of the fashion scene, Miss Piaggi is an extraordinary woman. Her skill for identifying trends from the catwalk collections and presenting them with graphic flair has been hugely influential on designers around the world. For the…
John Stephen, leader of the 1960s male peacock revolution, is now being commemorated by the city of Westminster, with a Green Plaque at 1 Carnaby Street. This was where he opened the first of his 15 shops, which would later transform the area into the fashion epicenter of the Swinging Sixties. He revolutionized men’s fashion…
Many consumers are unaware that their preferred retailers offer an online sales channel, confirms recent research by Zendor. Despite the recent explosion in online shopping sales, retailers are still missing out on opportunities by failing to promote their websites effectively. In some sectors, more than three-quarters of consumers questioned were unaware that their ‘favourite’ retailer…
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….