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Tommy Hilfiger opens Kuwait City store Monday, 17th June 2013
Photo credit: Tommy Hilfiger
The PVH Corp. owned Tommy Hilfiger Group have announced the opening of a Tommy Hilfiger store in Kuwait City. The store, which is operated by Apparel Group, the exclusive partner of Tommy Hilfiger in the Gulf Cooperation, is located in the Kuwait Avenues Mall on 5th Ring Road.
Posted in fashion, Franchise & Expansion, Retail Industry, Retail Property Tagged Tommy Hilfiger, Harvey Nichols, Victoria's Secret, Kate Spade, Kuwait, Kuwait City, Apparel Group, PVH Corp, retail, franchise and expansion
Louis Vuitton increases prices for the second time Monday, 17th June 2013
Louis Vuitton’s Japan Co. unit has reported to increase its prices by 8 per cent for its leather goods like bags and wallets.
Posted in Accessories News, fashion, Fashion News, Luxury Goods, Online retail, Retail Industry Tagged retail news, fashion news, retailer, retail and consumer industry, retail, louis vuitton, prices
SuperGroup confirms Hans Schmitt aquistion Monday, 17th June 2013
Photo credit: Superdry
SuperGroup has confirmed the appointment of Hans Schmitt as new managing director of international and wholesale. The news comes after My-Retail Media cited Just-Style as breaking the news on June 11. However, officially confirmation from SuperGroup has reaffirmed the news, and a company spokesman added that the hiring of Schmitt is a very important step for the company, as SuperDry has retail roll-out plans for Europe.
Posted in fashion, People, Retail Industry Tagged SuperGroup, Just-Style, My-Retail Media, Superdry, Cult, retail, fashion, Hans Schmitt, managing director, wholesale, international
Kuoni's agreement with John Lewis extended with 4 new concessions on their way Sunday, 16th June 2013
Kuoni Travel, tourism company reported that it will launch 4 more, brand new concessions at John Lewis shops, totalling to 8 sites, following the success of its previous 4 concession that opened in 2012 at Oxford Street Southampton, Reading and Cardiff.
Posted in Deals and Takeovers, Department Stores, Luxury Goods, Online retail, Retail Industry Tagged Holidays, retail news, retailer, retail, deals, deal, promotions, Kuoni
B&Q from prince messaging to "unloved rooms" Saturday, 15th June 2013
For its multi-million summer ad campaign, the British multinational DIY and home improvement retailer, B&Q is changing gears from price messaging to "unloved rooms".
Posted in Electricals, Home & DIY News, Online retail, Retail Industry Tagged retail and consumer industry, consumer, B&Q, campaign, pricing, retail news, retail, store, launch
HMV set to return to original Oxford Street home Friday, 14th June 2013
HMV is reported to be returning back to its original Oxford Street store in London after being rescued from administration earlier this year.
Posted in Entertainment, Retail Industry, Retail Property, Technology Tagged hmv, entertainment, music, flagship, store, retail, property, oxford, street
Laura Ashley blame poor weather on declining fashion sales Friday, 14th June 2013
Photo credit: Laura Ashley
The cold British weather during March and April has been pigeon-holed for poor fashion sales by a number of retailers lately, none more so than Laura Ashley, who despite robust sales in its home furnishings, suffered a 0.6 per decline in underlying sales over the 18 weeks to 1 June.
Posted in Department Stores, fashion, Home & DIY News, Retail Industry Tagged Laura Ashley, fashion, home furnishings, retail, like-for-like sales
Safilo and Marc Jacobs extend licensing agreement to 2024 Thursday, 13th June 2013
Photo credit: Marc Jacobs
Safilo and Marc Jacobs have announced the early renewal of their licensing agreement for the design and distribution of Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs frames and sunglasses. The deal is said to run until the end of 2024, according to a statement.
Posted in Deals and Takeovers, fashion, Luxury Goods, Retail Industry Tagged Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Safilo, CEO, Roberto Vedovotto, eyewear, retail, luxury
Just two out of 25 well-known store groups awarded "Fair Tax Mark" Thursday, 13th June 2013
The tax scandal engulfing many of the UK’s retailers rumbles on today, with just two of 25 well-known store groups awarded a “Fair Tax Mark” in a report published Thursday by the Fair Tax Campaign. Tax campaigners have criticised several UK companies in the past few weeks over the way they structure their tax affairs, provoking consumer anger and demand for political action.
Posted in Legal, Retail Industry Tagged tax avoidance, Fair Tax Campaign, Fair Tax Mark, Tax Research UK, Tax Justice Network, Public and Commercial Services union, HM Revenue and Customs, lead researcher, Meesha Nehru, British Retail Consortium, BRC, Greggs, Majestic Wine, Tesco, Sainsbury's, corporation tax, tax haven, retail
Home Retail Group posts boost in like-for-like Q1 sales Thursday, 13th June 2013
Home Retail Group, the UK’s biggest home and general merchandise retailer, on Thursday revealed a boost in like-for-like sales, as both its Argos and Homebase brands saw positive growth in the first quarter.
Posted in Electricals, Home & DIY News, Retail Industry Tagged home, retail, group, argos, homebase, sales, consumer, profit, quarter, diy, electricals
