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UK: Asos posts strong H1 growth, plans China entry
30 April 2013
Online fashion retailer Asos has posted another half of strong profit and sales growth, and confirmed plans to launch a dedicated website in China.
UK: Asos international director Kamaluddin steps down
25 April 2013
Asos international director Jon Kamaluddin is to leave the online clothing retailer at the end of the year after nine years with the business.
AUSTRALIA: Online and luxury offer opportunity for fashion retailers
9 April 2013
The online and luxury segments are set to provide a silver lining in what is an otherwise gloomy outlook for Australia's fashion industry, according to research released by IbisWorld.
Focus: Apparel sales in Asia Pacific
27 March 2013
Apparel sales in the Asia Pacific region are continuing on a golden growth trajectory despite a slowdown in China. Domestic brands are continuing to hold their own, and foreign brands intent on making further inroads are increasingly focusing on lower-tier cities for growth.
UK: Global growth helps Asos to 37% Q2 sales surge
20 March 2013
Online clothing retailer Asos has seen second quarter sales continue to rise, driven by international growth as the UK business slowly reaches maturity.
UK: Retailers need to "nurture" new talent say executives
19 March 2013
UK retailers are facing difficulties in attracting and inspiring young people to work in the industry, according to leading executives.
UK: Republic enters administration, 150 jobs axed
13 February 2013
Youth fashion brand Republic collapsed into administration today (13 February) with the immediate loss of 150 jobs, after suffering a rapid decline in sales.
Focus: Apparel retail specialists at risk from e-commerce
12 February 2013
For specialist retailers in Europe and North America, times are tough. The unstable economic climate is a critical factor, but no less a problem for thousands of struggling businesses is the transfer of power from bricks-and-mortar to the internet.
just-style's research roundup
28 January 2013
Featured reports from just-style's research store this week include a look at chemical protective clothing, digital strategies at Asos and Oasis, and two reports on world markets for textile machinery.
UK: Asos posts 41% December retail sales growth
17 January 2013
Online fashion retailer Asos has posted strong trading over the Christmas period, with retail sales rising 41% during December.
Comment: The retail view from down under
9 January 2013
Australia is increasingly becoming a nation of online shoppers, as the strength of the Australian dollar, combined with the ease of purchasing and lower prices being offered internationally, sees consumers flock to their computers, phones and tablets.
US: Asos Q1 sales up on continued international growth
11 December 2012
Online clothing retailer Asos has recorded a jump in first quarter revenue as international sales continued to drive growth.
just-style's research roundup
10 December 2012
Featured reports from just-style's research store this week include a look at specialist apparel retailers in Sweden, a company profile on Asos, and research on the hosiery markets in Russia and Turkey.
UK: Asos invests in pre-owned luxury website Covetique
26 November 2012
Online clothing retailer Asos has invested in second hand designer clothing website Covetique for an undisclosed amount.
UK: Asos head of buying latest to exit
23 November 2012
Head of buying Ellen Andrews is the latest to leave online clothing retailer Asos after holding the position for four years.
UK: Hobbs strengthens team as 9-month sales surge
12 November 2012
Fashion retailer Hobbs today (12 November) has strengthened its management team with a new director of buying and merchandising after booking a 9% jump in sales in the last nine months.
Marks & Spencer H1: what the analysts say
6 November 2012
While Marks & Spencer posted an almost 10% decline in pre-tax profit over the first half of its financial year, an uplift in general merchandise sales in the second quarter suggests efforts to improve its clothing offer are beginning to bear fruit. Here is a flavour of what leading retail analysts say about M&S' recent performance.
Will political uncertainties weigh on US holiday sales?
31 October 2012
US retailers preparing for the upcoming holiday season - the biggest shopping period of the year - are likely to be hit by headwinds including the presidential election and concerns surrounding the economy. But consumer confidence seems to be picking up and forecasts suggest spending will rise, as Katie Smith reports.
Top stories on just-style this week...
26 October 2012
Top stories on just-style this week included a pledge by Marks & Spencer to eliminate hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 2020, strong third-quarter profits at VF Corp, and news that Esprit is looking to raise up to HK$5.2bn as part of its restructuring plan.
Asos results: what the analysts say
25 October 2012
Asos today posted another year of stellar growth, driven largely by international expansion. Results came in slightly above expectations and the company looks set to continue to grow. Here is a flavour of what leading retail analysts are saying about the news.
UK: Asos profits soar on international growth
25 October 2012
Online retailer Asos saw full-year profits soar on the back of international sales growth.
UK: Amazon denies interest in Asos
22 October 2012
Internet retail giant Amazon has denied reports it is considering a bid for online clothing retailer Asos to drive fashion growth.
UK: Asos head of women's wear buying departs
22 October 2012
Online clothing retailer Asos has confirmed that Moriamo Oshodi, head of buying for trend brands, branded accessories and beauty, has stepped down after 12 years with the company.
Top stories on just-style this week...
12 October 2012
Top stories on just-style this week include reports Li & Fung is in advanced talks to buy Synergies Worldwide, a look at the latest list of goods produced in countries that are suspected of using child or forced labour and news that Aaron Beng-Keong Boey has resigned as president of Levi Strauss & Co's Denizen brand.
UK: Bostock joins Asos as product director
10 October 2012
Former Marks and Spencer clothing boss Kate Bostock has been named executive director of product and trading at online clothing retailer Asos.
Spotlight on...Making UK manufacturing work
2 October 2012
The feasibility of reviving the UK manufacturing sector and moving garment production back onshore has been a key topic of discussion among British brands and retailers. While niche and high-end firms like cashmere specialist Johnstons of Elgin and countrywear brand J Barbour & Sons are synonymous with UK-based production, it can also be done for high street brands on a large scale, according to industry experts.
UK: Asos taps former Amazon exec as chairman
1 October 2012
Online fashion retailer Asos Plc has appointed Brian McBride as non-executive chairman, replacing Lord Waheed Alli who has stepped down after 12 years with the company.
UK: Asos Q4 revenues up 31% on international growth
19 September 2012
Online fashion retailer Asos recorded a 31% increase in fourth quarter revenues, boosted by a strong performance from the company’s overseas operations.
UK: Asos coy on director departure after share sale
18 July 2012
Online fashion retailer Asos has remained coy on speculation that product director and executive director Robert Bready may exit the company after he sold all of his shares in the firm.
Viewpoint: M&S adrift despite a decade of turnaround talk
12 July 2012
Like a vast, slow-moving and rather unwieldy tanker, battered and lashed by stormy seas, the UK's largest clothing retailer Marks & Spencer has done much over the past decade to try to steady its business.
