Value clothing a major European force
Value clothing retailers shine amid recession
In a year that is likely to go down as one of the worst on record for the pan-European apparel…
UK: Fashion chains hold steady in brand rankings
Clothing chain Zara was among this year’s top gainers in latest brand value rankings, but Swedish retailer H&M still finished…
INSIGHT: Inditex takes Zara online as H1 profit falls 8%
Clothing retail giant Inditex, owner of the Zara chain, posted first half net income of EUR375m (US$550m), down 8% on…
UK: Primark names Paul Marchant as chief executive
Value fashion retailer Primark has promoted Paul Marchant as its new chief executive, replacing Arthur Ryan who has been at…
SWEDEN: H&M boosts sales 7% in July
Swedish fashion chain H&M has reported a 7% increase in sales for the month of July 2009. However, same-store sales…
UK: Wal-Mart’s Asda trading on value-image
Asda, the UK unit of Wal-Mart, says it is attracting an increasing number of value-conscious consumers, despite posting a drop-off…
UK: Primark maintains sales growth despite recession
UK value fashion retailer Primark has reported a 21% rise in sales in the 16 weeks to 20 June, bringing…
UK: Tesco off to ‘solid start’ as Q1 sales rise
Britain’s biggest supermarket chain Tesco today (16 June) said it has made a “solid start to the financial year” after…