Brande, Denmark, 2014-6-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — M and M is one of Europe’s leading online and mail order retailers of discounted lifestyle, fashion, sports apparel and footwear. M and M has dedicated local market websites covering the UK, German, French, Austrian, Dutch and Polish markets, and also serves more than 20 additional countries worldwide.
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Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-6-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — In May 2014, the H&M Group total sales including VAT increased by 19 percent in local currencies compared to the same month last year.
Sales in May were positively affected by calendar effects of approximately 3 – 4 percentage points.
In June, this will be reversed, i.e. sales will…
LONDON, 2014-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s, the UK’s seventh largest clothing retailer, will pilot selling its popular Tu clothing online. The pilot will begin in August with an invited group of customers in the Midlands.
The company will offer its Tu womenswear, menswear and childrenswear clothing on a bespoke website, with customers able to choose…
As first American retailer in Burma, Gap Inc. invests in women’s advancement program
Rangoon, Burma, 2014-6-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today at a signing ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador to Burma, Derek J. Mitchell, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Burma Mission Director, Chris Milligan, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) announced that the company is partnering with…
LONDON, 2014-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today publishes its 2014 Plan A Report which launches a new, agile and stronger sustainable business plan which extends Plan A across M&S’ international business over the next six years.
Called Plan A 2020, the 100 commitment plan retains and strengthens M&S’ 2015 eco and ethical commitments and includes…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-6-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB presents the six-month results for 2014 at a press conference on Wednesday 18 June at 9.30 CET. There will also be a telephone conference in English at 14.00 CET the same day
The six-month results for the period 1 December 2013 to 31 May 2014…
PARIS, 2014-6-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the third consecutive year, LVMH is joining the European Commission to promote best environmental practices by businesses in conjunction with Green Week 2014. The theme this year is “Circular Economy”, with a focus on building awareness among a broad public of the need to protect the environment.
From June…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that Art Peck, president of the company’s Growth, Innovation and Digital division, will address investors at Goldman Sachs’ Fifth Annual dotCommerce Day in New York City on June 4, 2014.
A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible from www.gapinc.com (follow the Investors, Financial…
New York, NY, 2014-5-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banana Republic is proud to announce the expansion of its ONE+ALL program that commits volunteer hours and fund-raising support to organizations that make a difference in communities where the brand’s employees work and live. Over the first weekend in June, customers are invited to shop for a…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-5-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — One of this season’s most popular trends is the addition of soft pants – palazzo and straight legs – to a wardrobe because the flowing design offers extreme comfort and femininity. The Meijer Style Team would like to share some style tips to highlight the versatility…
Limited-edition collection to include apparel, accessories and shoes for the modern, sophisticated woman
MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today announced it is partnering with Altuzarra – a luxury fashion brand known for merging femininity, sophistication and practicality – on a limited-edition collection of women’s ready-to-wear, accessories and shoes. The collection will be…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-5-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — In April, the H&M Group total sales including VAT increased by 17 percent in local currencies compared to the same month last year.
The total number of stores amounted to 3,246 on 30 April 2014 versus 2,881 on 30 April 2013.
Percentage sales development for the month of May and total…
LONDON, 2014-5-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — David Beckham hosted an exclusive rooftop pool party last night to mark the launch of his debut swimwear collection for H&M. Guests including Ellie Goulding, One Direction’s Liam Payne and Niall Horan and Aaron Paul soaked up the luxe party atmosphere in East London.
Since the launch of the…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-5-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) will provide a live audio webcast of the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on May 20, 2014. To register for the webcast on May 20, please visit www.gapinc.com (follow the Investors, Financial News and Events, Webcasts links). A replay…
PARIS, 2014-5-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Céline opened the doors of its new boutique located at 53, avenue Montaigne in the 8th district of Paris. An elegant blend of wood, marble and metal creates a privileged setting for the ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories collections.
The store occupying 500 sqm on two floors reinforces a network…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-4-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Tuesday 29 April H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB held its Annual General Meeting under the chairmanship of lawyer Sven Unger. The AGM approved the dividend of SEK 9.50 per share in accordance with the Board of Directors’ proposal. The record day is 5 May…
PLANO, Texas, 2014-4-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2014 financial results on Thursday, May 15 at 4:00 p.m. ET, followed by a live conference call and webcast conducted by Chief Executive Officer Mike Ullman and Chief Financial Officer Ed Record…
LONDON, 2014-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) has today launched the Beach Clean Frisbee, a fun toy made from recycled plastic, including plastic collected by M&S customers and employees at last year’s Big Beach Clean-Up volunteer event.
The product has regenerated litter such as plastic cups, fishing tackle and bottle tops into a brand new,…
Roland Mouret collaboration amplifies Banana Republic’s signature Sloan Collection
New York, NY, 2014-4-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Banana Republic and celebrated designer Roland Mouret are pleased to announce the Roland Mouret for Banana Republic Collection – a limited-edition, covetable capsule highlighting Mouret’s keen understanding of fit and the female form through the use of Banana…
Esteemed fashion designer brings fresh perspective to the brand’s legacy of Modern American Style
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that Banana Republic has named Marissa Webb as Creative Director and Executive Vice President of Design, effective April 28. She will be responsible for guiding the brand’s overall creative…
Brand Presidents Highlighting Strategies to Drive Product Innovation and Strengthen Brand Value Propositions
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-4-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its annual investor meeting, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today is providing an overview of its strategic initiatives designed to achieve long-term, profitable growth across its portfolio of brands. The company also will highlight…
Cheshunt, England, 2014-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — F&F has announced its first franchise stores in the USA as it continues with its ambitious plans to become a leading global brand for affordable fashion.
F&F, which launched in the UK and Ireland in 2001, will be opening seven stores on the east coast of America this year in…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (13 APR 2014 ) the H&M Conscious Foundation has decided to make a donation to the victims and the families affected by the tragic Rana Plaza collapse almost one year ago. H&M has never had any production in any of the factories situated in Rana Plaza, so the Foundation…
Palm Springs, California, 2014-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M announced yesterday during an event at the Coachella Music Festival, in Palm Springs, California, USA, that their next designer collaboration will be with Alexander Wang. This partnership marks the first time that an American designer teams up with H&M on the much anticipated designer collaboration.
The New York…
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced that it will host a meeting for the investment community on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at its headquarters in San Francisco. A live webcast of the presentations will take place from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
The following Gap Inc. executives…
LONDON, 2014-4-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Introducing Gok Wan’s California chic collection from Tu at Sainsbury’s. This summery collection has everything you need to ensure you look and feel fabulous this season. As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, make your wardrobe work for you with wearable but effortlessly glamorous pieces from…
Company Reaffirms Full-Year Earnings per Share Guidance of $2.90 to $2.95 for Fiscal 2014
SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-4-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today reported net sales of $1.51 billion for the five-week period ended April 5, 2014. Gap Inc.’s comparable sales for March 2014 were down 6 percent versus a 1 percent decrease last…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-4-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — H&M Conscious Foundation has named Sudanese model Alek Wek as its official ambassador as the Foundation initiates its work for its three prioritized global development issues; education, clean water, and strengthening women.
In October 2013, the foundation invited all H&M employees and customers to make a difference. Through a global…
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-4-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today, H&M publishes its twelfth Conscious Actions Sustainability Report. Some of the highlights during 2013 are the launch of H&M´s roadmap for fair living wages, the first closed loop collection made with recycled material from collected garments and a doubling of the share of more sustainable cotton in the…
PLANO, TX, 2014-4-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — JCPenney (NYSE: JCP) and legendary supermodel Elle Macpherson are taking the plunge this spring to introduce an exclusive new lingerie brand, THE BODY by Elle Macpherson Intimates™. Coinciding with the launch, JCPenney is creating an elevated shopping experience in lingerie by adding certified bra-fit specialists, enhancing its visual presentation…