Retail review on clothing, fashion and personal care
12 Oct '06
1 min read
Gap Inc, the San Francisco-based retailer, is responding to demand to clothe customers from 'head to toe' by launching a footwear concept, Piperlime.
Jane Shepherdson, Brand Director of TopShop, credited with turning the fashion chain into the star of the Arcadia Group's fascias, has resigned.
Theo Fennell, the famous jewelry designer, has announced a trading update for the six months ending September 30, 2006. Sales for the six months grew 35 percent, increasing turnover to GBP10 million.
Langholm Capital, the private equity firm, has bought Elvi, the retailer specializing in fashion for larger women.
Fashion group Ted Baker has reported first half revenue growth of 6.9 percent and provided details of its continuing expansion overseas.
Home goods The Dunelm family, founders of the UK-based home furnishings retail chain, has paid itself a GBP50 million dividend, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Building on its existing logistics and home delivery capabilities, European supply chain provider Wincanton has acquired Lane Group, a UK market leader in retailer-to-consumer home delivery.
MFI Furniture Group has completed the sale of its Sofa Workshop division to New Heights for GBP1.8 million.
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