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Crunch time as M&S expected to post lowest annual profit in four years Monday, 20th May 2013
Photo credit: Marks & Spencer plc
One of Britain’s best-known brands is expected to report its lowest annual profit in four years on Tuesday, as sales continue to drag for Marks & Spencer. The department store is forecast by analysts to report a profit before tax and one-off items of £640 million to £670 million tomorrow, with a consensus of £658 million, according to a company poll.
Posted in Department Stores, fashion, Retail Industry Tagged marks, spencer, department, store, chain, food, clothing, launch, forecast, predict, marc, bolland
Garden centres bloom after freezing weather Monday, 20th May 2013
Garden centres have had a flock of green-fingered customers during early spring.
Posted in Cosmetics, Home & DIY News, Retail Industry Tagged garden centres
Macy's earnings per share rise for 15th consecutive year Monday, 20th May 2013
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Macy’s Inc. is keeping the pressure on to emulate rising sales figures after its earnings per share rose for the 15th consecutive year. According to WWD, Macy’s first quarter results show that they achieved a 13th straight quarterly comp gain of at least 3 per cent and sales have rose by more than USD 1 billion in each of the last three years.
Posted in Franchise & Expansion, Luxury Goods, Online retail, Retail Industry Tagged Macy's, Bloomingdale's, chief executive, chairman, president, Terry J. Lundgren, retail, online retail, millennial
Luxury watch retailers at Hong Kong report negative financial results Monday, 20th May 2013
Hong Kong which is the world's significant market for luxury watches are experiencing the effects of the fall in demand by Chinese travellers.
Posted in fashion, Fashion News, Jewellry, Luxury Goods, Online retail, Retail Industry Tagged watch industry, finance
Damiani reports fall by 9% in turnover Monday, 20th May 2013
Damiani reports a fall by 9 per cent in turnover to EUR 107.5 million for the 9 months of fiscal year ended 31 March.
Posted in fashion, Fashion News, Jewellry, Luxury Goods, Online retail, Retail Industry Tagged Damiani, fashion industry, retailers, finance
Tesco plans to extend F&F brand Monday, 20th May 2013
Tesco has reported plans to extend over 50 new franchise clothing stores for coming five years to expand F&F brand.
Posted in fashion, Fashion News, Food, Online retail, Retail Industry, Supermarket News, Supermarkets, supply chain Tagged Food industry, clothing, Tesco, Retail industry
Mixed bag for BRC results as both footfall and shop vacancy rates rise Monday, 20th May 2013
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The latest results from the British Retail Consortium revealed footfall on the high street rose 3.4 per cent year-on-year in April, the biggest increase since the run up to Christmas 2011. According to the results, which were compiled by the BRC and Springboard, the high street saw significantly more visitors in the month, compared with a 0.3 per cent rise in footfall for out-of-town centres, and a 3 per cent drop in shopping centres.
Posted in Retail Industry, Shopping Centres Tagged brc, retail, high street, rates, footfall, springboard, statistics, vacancy, occupancy, shopping, centre, mall
Burberry sales set to soar £2bn Monday, 20th May 2013
Burberry's sales are expected to boost to £2 billion for the year ended March.
Posted in Consumers, fashion, Fashion News, Luxury Goods, Online retail, Retail Industry Tagged Burberry, Sales, Finance, Fashion Industry, clothing, Luxury brands
Qatar Holding linked to Versace deal Monday, 20th May 2013
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Sources say Qatar Holding is “carefully looking at” Versace as the sovereign wealth fund is linked once more to a fashion industry acquisition. According to financial sources cited by Italian paper Il Sole 24 Ore on Saturday, the Qatar Holding and an Italian state-controlled investment fund are investing in the Italian fashion house.
Posted in Deals and Takeovers, fashion, Retail Industry Tagged versace, store, qatar, holdings, italy, fsi, offer, deal, bid, fashion
Prada plots 80 new stores for 2013 Saturday, 18th May 2013
Photo credit: Prada
Prada Group is set to continue its steady rate of global expansion as it looks to open up to 80 new stores in 2013, focusing on Asia, the Gulf countries and North America. The Italian fashion house’s Miu Miu brand will also launch a bevy of new stores in China, despite the fluctuating market conditions in the region.
Posted in fashion, Franchise & Expansion, Retail Industry Tagged prada, fashion, accessories, milan, expansion, global
