Brands that fell out of fashion
Buoyant first-half sales posted last week by department store retailer Debenhams were helped by the return of the re-launched Principles label. But what has happened to other brand names rescued from the brink over the past year or so?
In the money: Can brands bounce back?
26 March 2010
Buoyant first-half sales posted last week by department store retailer Debenhams were helped by the return of the re-launched Principles label. But what has happened to other brand names rescued from the brink over the past year or so? Richard Woodard finds out.
UK: Ethel Austin administrators to close another 81 stores
18 March 2010
Administrators of value clothing chain Ethel Austin say a further 81 stores are due to close by the end of this month, with the loss of 696 jobs.
UK: Own brands lift Debenhams H1 sales and profit
16 March 2010
Department store retailer Debenhams Plc managed to weather January snowstorms to post a 1.7% rise in first-half sales, and says it is optimistic first-half profit will also be higher than last year.
FRANCE: Christian Lacroix forced into restructuring after bids fail
1 December 2009
A commercial court in Paris today (1 December) gave its approval to a restructuring plan proposed by Christian Lacroix’s owners, the Falic Group, which entails the axing of around 100 posts out of a total of 120.
UK: Jaeger bosses snap up Aquascutum
8 September 2009
Luxury fashion brand Aquascutum is back in British ownership after it was acquired by entrepreneur Harold Tillman and Jaeger group CEO Belinda Earl.
UK: Austin Reed agrees rescue deal for Viyella
9 February 2009
The Austin Reed clothing chain has agreed to purchase women's wear firm Viyella from administrators for an undisclosed fee.
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