Nine by Savannah Miller launches its first Bridal collection available exclusively at Debenhams
London, 2017-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Drawing from the success of the Nine by Savannah Miller Womenswear collection, 2017 sees the launch of the designer’s first Nine by Savannah Miller Bridal collection available exclusively at Debenhams. These beautiful bohemian designs celebrate both…
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New Look Retail Group Limited announces results for the 39 weeks and 13 weeks ended 24 December 2016
CONTINUED EXECUTION OF DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY
CHALLENGING MARKET CONDITIONS TO CONTINUE INTO FY18
London, 2017-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ —
Financial headlines
Q3 (YTD) FY17
39 wks
(£m)
Q3 (YTD) FY16
39 wks
(£m)
Change
Q3 FY17
13 wks
(£m)
Q3 FY16
13 wks
(£m)
Change
Revenue
1,140.7
1,175.3
(2.9%)
422.6
419.3
+0.8%
Adjusted EBITDA
153.8
205.0
(25.0%)
66.9
83.3
(19.7%)
Underlying Operating Profit
111.5
165.4
(32.6%)
52.2
70.6
(26.1%)
Profit Before Tax
29.2
(5.5)*
-
30.1
48.2
(37.6%)
Group LFL sales: YTD -7.0%; Q3 -4.6%
UK LFL sales: YTD -7.3%; Q3 - 4.7%
Own website…
Rottendorf, Germany, 2017-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 1st February 2017, s.Oliver is launching its new spring/summer 2017 umbrella brands campaign. In a studio in the heart of Berlin, photographer Nagi Sakai captured the new spring looks from s.Oliver RED LABEL and s.Oliver BLACK LABEL in a refreshing atmosphere. The internationally-renowned photographer, who had already…
The new H&M Conscious Exclusive collection: dreamy and beautiful pieces in sustainable materials
The new H&M Conscious Exclusive collection pushes forward in both sustainability and style: for 2017 the collection includes the pioneering sustainable material BIONIC® – a recycled polyester made from plastic shoreline waste. The fluid fabric used for an intricate pleated gown shows how…
Abercrombie & Fitch launches new store concept at the Polaris Fashion Mall in Columbus, Ohio
New Albany, Ohio, 2017-Feb-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today (February 6, 2017) announced that for the first time in more than 15 years, it will unveil a new store concept. The store will open on Friday, February…
Debenhams presents an array of romantic range of lingerie and nightwear this Valentine’s Day
London, 2017-Feb-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Presenting an array of lingerie and nightwear, fall in love with Debenhams this Valentine’s Day with their romantic range full of fanciful floral’s and flowing frills.
Boasting a range of seductive styles, whether you choose to…
SEATTLE, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) announced today (Feb. 1, 2017) plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at FIGat7th in Downtown Los Angeles, California. The approximately 27,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in fall 2017. FIGat7th is owned and operated by Brookfield Property Partners L.P.
The new Nordstrom Rack will join Target,…
RIMOWA arrives in Paris with its first flagship store
Paris, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — RIMOWA has opened its first flagship store in the heart of Paris. The five-level, 600-square-meter store will showcase the entire range of RIMOWA high-end luggage and will offer a full range of services.
RIMOWA, the first German Maison to join the LVMH…
Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana hosts its first contemporary art exhibition
Paris, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Fendi is exhibiting works by Italian sculptor Giuseppe Penone at its Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana headquarters until July 16, 2017. Entitled Matrice, the exhibition brings together 17 works that explore the relationship between time, nature and humanity.
The Palazzo della Civiltà…
LVMH and Central Saint Martins: building on shared ambitions to grow and drive innovation
Paris, 2017-Feb-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a collaboration of six years, the LVMH group and Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, announce a new decisive era for their partnership. A major investment by LVMH will intensify the scholarship programs…
Stradivarius features British model George Alsford for its new men's fashion line
Arteixo, Spain, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first Stradivarius men's fashion line is on sale in stores in 17 international markets as well as 22 out of all the online markets where it operates. The Stradivarius Man collection appears in newly designed…
GAP PAYS HOMAGE TO THE PAST AND CELEBRATES EMERGING TALENT WITH RUMER WILLIS, COCO GORDON, EVAN ROSS, CHELSEA TYLER, LIZZY JAGGER, TJ MIZELL AND NAOMI CAMPBELL
NEW YORK, 2017-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap, the American clothing brand, announces the launch of a limited-edition collection – the ‘90’s Archive Re-Issue – for men and women…
Lindex Award winner Evelin Kägo launches Tomorrow Collection at Lindex stores
Sweden, 2017-Feb-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — It feels fantastic to win Lindex Award for best design idea. A key focus of the collection is the relationship between knitted and printed textile layers in garments, as well as the exploration of how colours influence each…
Vilnius, Lithuania, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — The retail turnover (including VAT) of the Apranga Group amounted to EUR 18.0 million in January 2017, and increased by 10.5% compared to January 2016.
In January 2017 the retail turnover of Apranga Group in Lithuania increased by 6.0% year-to-year, in Latvia increased by 10.3% and in Estonia…
Macy’s hosts BJ The Chicago Kid, Jay Ellis, Marcus Samuelsson, Crissle West and more at eight stores nationwide
NEW YORK, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — This February, Macy’s celebrates Black History Month by welcoming a host of stars from a variety of fields including fine art, music, literature, the culinary arts, and spoken word. Black culture…
MIAMI, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Perry Ellis International announced today (Jan. 31, 2017) that it has entered into a license agreement with Morel S.A. to design and distribute men's and women's luggage, travel bags and back packs under the Perry Ellis® trademark in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The collection will…
MORE THAN 40 STYLES NOW PROVIDE A PREMIUM TO PREDOMINANTLY FEMALE FACTORY WORKFORCE
SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Athleta is introducing an assortment of styles created in a factory certified by Fair Trade USA, an organization dedicated to creating social and economic opportunities for factory workers around the world.
Athleta’s spring collection features more…
BANANA REPUBLIC LAUNCHES OLIVIA PALERMO SPRING 2017
POP-UPS AT FEBRUARY NYFW AND ANNOUNCES A FALL 2017
OLIVIA PALERMO CAPSULE COLLECTION TO DEBUT AT SEPTEMBER NYFW
NEW YORK, 2017-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banana Republic will shift the timing of its NYFW presentations to be customer-facing when the collections are in-store.…
Debenhams will make you go la la for yellow this Spring/Summer 2017
London, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — As the award winning blockbuster La La Land hits cinemas, it seems yellow is definitely the key colour for this spring.
Get ready to dance and twirl away in sweeping maxi dresses and flowing skirts. From swimwear to…
Sephora announces open application for two Sephora Accelerate categories
Paris, 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — A year after its launch, beauty retailer Sephora has announced the expansion of Sephora Stands, the company’s social impact strategy in the United States. Sephora Accelerate, the core program addressing the needs of women entrepreneurs, now invites open applications in both…
Milan , 2017-Jan-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Luxottica Group S.p.A, a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, signed an agreement with the current shareholders of Óticas Carol under which Luxottica will acquire 100% of Óticas Carol, one of the largest optical franchisors in Brazil with approximately…
New Albany, Ohio, 2017-Jan-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hollister Co. announced today (January 27, 2017) that it has relaunched its intimates brand, Gilly Hicks, in all Hollister stores across the United States and online at HollisterCo.com.
Gilly Hicks, "the brand to start and end your day with," carries bras, bralettes, undies, swimwear, loungewear, and sleep.
"We recognized…
Meijer announces Stacy London as style consultant for its women’s clothing line, Massini
First time retailer enlists celebrity endorsement for its Massini fashion line
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced today (January 25, 2017) that it tapped Stacy London, one of America’s foremost style experts, to help shape the style direction for its…
Kering defines a new, sustainable luxury that operates within the “planetary boundaries”
Kering sets ambitious 2025 Targets and key milestones to meet over this period
Kering’s strategy aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals and includes science-based Targets
London, 2017-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kering announced the next phase of its sustainability strategy…
H&M kicks off its next garment collecting campaign, Bring It
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M first launched its worldwide Garment Collecting initiative in 2013 and has since then collected over 40,000 tonnes of clothing. Customers can bring any unwanted garments and textiles, from any brand and in any condition, to any H&M store,…
Guerlain announces Angelina Jolie as the face of its new fragrance for women
Paris, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The new Guerlain fragrance for women, not yet released, already has a face: Angelina Jolie. The modern icon becomes the new muse of Guerlain Parfumeur, the beauty house founded in 1828.
“We create perfumes for the women we…
NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) announced today (Jan. 24, 2017) that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the licensed Tommy Hilfiger men’s tailored clothing business for North America from Marcraft Clothes, Inc. Marcraft operates the business under license from Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of…
The “Year of the Rooster” celebrations begin on January 28
NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — This month, Macy’s stores nationwide will pay tribute to Lunar New Year 2017 with a wide array of educational activities and special events to commemorate the “Year of the Rooster.” Through artistic performances, music, fashion, in-store visuals and…
Macy’s has raised $60 million since 2004, and over that time, 293 lives have been saved every day, according to the AHA
NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s will go red for women’s heart health again this February in honor of American Heart Month. As the founding national sponsor of the American Heart…
Schulungen sollen Abwasserqualität in Produktionsländern verbessern
Koln, Deutschland, 2017-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die REWE Group hat sich an der Entwicklung eines Trainingsprogramms beteiligt, mit dem das Chemikalienmanagement von über 100 Textilproduzenten in China und Bangladesch verbessert und gefährliche Chemikalien ersetzt werden sollen. Das Trainingsprogramm hat ein Projektvolumen von insgesamt 2,3 Millionen Euro und wird…