UK retailers eye domestic manufacturing skills

Author: Joe Ayling | 15 April 2011

UK retailers including Arcadia Group have made the headlines this week over the possibility of bringing some sourcing back home. Meanwhile, a factory in North London is proving that manufacturing in the UK still has legs, through a tie-up with internet retailer Asos.

just-style articles are only available to registered users and members.

Join now for increased access

There are various access options to choose from. All provide instant access to the latest news, insight and expert analysis.

If you’re already a member, login here.

Not what you were looking for?

Search just-style:

More articles related to this one

UK: International growth props up Asos Q2
Online fashion retailer Asos Plc is to speed up its overseas expansion after UK sales growth slowed to just 1% in the second quarter as economic challenges to weigh on consumer spending.

UK: Fashion and Textile Export Award winners revealed
UK-based designer Mary Katrantzou was named winner of the the designer business category in the UK Fashion and Textile Export awards today (11 October).

CANADA: Topshop and Topman open flagship
Topshop and Topman are set to enter Canada tomorrow (5 October) through a partnership with local operator The Bay.

Market research related to this article

Arcadia Group Limited: SWOT Analysis & Company Profile
WMI’s Arcadia Group Limited contains a company overview, key facts, locations and subsidiaries, news and events as well as a SWOT analysis of the company....

UK Apparel Retailing: Profiles of Arcadia Group, Marks & Spencer, New Look, Next and Primark
This report analyses key issues and developments in the UK apparel retailing sector and market trends by retail segment. Also, it identifies the key challenges facing the sector in the light of an ageing population and changing consumer buying patter...

ASOS plc
Datamonitor's ASOS plc - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. ASOS plc - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summa...

Tag line

Not a member? Join here

Decrease font sizeDecrease font sizeDecrease font size Increase font sizeIncrease font sizeIncrease font size Comment on this article Email this to a friend Print this page