Stead & Simpson, one of the UK’s longest-established retailers, is considering a stock market float or sale as part of a review of options for the business. Development Securities, the …
Hobbs to bid for LK Bennett
Hobbs, the upmarket high street fashion and footwear group, will make an indicative offer for LK Bennett, the fashion chain put up for sale last month by founder Linda Bennett. …
Prada men’s fragrance delayed
A men’s scent for Italian fashion brand Prada, which was set to launch this fall, has now been delayed to arrive in spring 2006. The decision to delay the launch …
Boss increases revenues Woman
Hugo Boss, who’s womenswear never quite got off the ground as its successful menswear lines, is aiming to increase revenues from its Boss Woman collection by about 30 pct this …
Alexander McQueen to launch diffusion denim range
Alexander McQueen is expanding his brand to include a denim collection for both men and women..The designer, who in September also unveiled a footwear line for Puma, will launch a …
Lacroix quits Pucci
French couturier Christian Lacroix is leaving Emilio Pucci after three years as its creative director. He admitted to his departure backstage after the showing of Pucci’s summer 2006 collection in …
Conservative party appoints Next clothing boss
The chief executive of the Next clothing chain and one of the City’s youngest bosses has been appointed by David Cameron to advise him on how to improve economic competitiveness …
H&M goes Hollywood
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Bulgari continues accessories expansion
The Italian Bulgari Group is expanding its presence as a purveryor of luxury accessories with a number of acquisitions. It has recently purchased a 51 percent stake in the Swiss …
Weather affects H&M March sales
Fashion chain Hennes & Mauritz said sales in March remained unchanged compared with the same period the year before. Like-for-like sales dropped 8 percent. The company attributed the disappointing results …