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Woolworths CEO Under Pressure as David Jones Struggles

20 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

20 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

Two Australian non-executive directors resigned from David JOnes last week, hot on the heels of CEO David Thomas, the third head of that business to leave in five years.

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Woolworths CEO Under Pressure as David Jones Struggles

Two Australian non-executive directors resigned from David JOnes last week, hot on the heels of CEO David Thomas, the third head of that business to leave in five years.

Inditex Launches Netflix-Partnered Brand Pull & Bear in US

19 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

19 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

In parallel with its rollout in the US, Pull & Bear is marketing a limited edition of T-shirts themed to the hit Netflix show “Stranger Things,” ahead of the series’ third season.

Inditex Launches Netflix-Partnered Brand Pull & Bear in US

In parallel with its rollout in the US, Pull & Bear is marketing a limited edition of T-shirts themed to the hit Netflix show “Stranger Things,” ahead of the series’ third season.

Luxury Rental Service Armarium Comes to Le Bon Marché

17 February 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

17 February 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

The partnership is evidence of growing interest in the luxury rentals market.

Luxury Rental Service Armarium Comes to Le Bon Marché

The partnership is evidence of growing interest in the luxury rentals market.

Payless Shoes to Shut All U.S. Stores and Wind Down Online Operation

16 February 2019 • By The New York Times

16 February 2019 • By The New York Times

The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy two years ago, had already closed hundreds of stores in recent years as its brand lost luster among women searching for deals on shoes.

Payless Shoes to Shut All U.S. Stores and Wind Down Online Operation

The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy two years ago, had already closed hundreds of stores in recent years as its brand lost luster among women searching for deals on shoes.

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US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fall the Most in Nine Years

14 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

14 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

The broad weakness across most sectors adds to signs that US economic growth is cooling from prior quarters.

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US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fall the Most in Nine Years

The broad weakness across most sectors adds to signs that US economic growth is cooling from prior quarters.

Mickey Drexler-Backed Line Takes on J.Crew

14 February 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

14 February 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

Former J.Crew designer Somsack Sikhounmuong has partnered with founder Alex Drexler to relaunch Alex Mill, expanding the label into women’s for the first time.

Mickey Drexler-Backed Line Takes on J.Crew

Former J.Crew designer Somsack Sikhounmuong has partnered with founder Alex Drexler to relaunch Alex Mill, expanding the label into women’s for the first time.

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Lampert Reveals Plans for Sears After Bankruptcy

13 February 2019 • By Reuters

13 February 2019 • By Reuters

Chairman Edward Lampert has said the retail chain will focus more on tools and appliances than apparel.

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Lampert Reveals Plans for Sears After Bankruptcy

Chairman Edward Lampert has said the retail chain will focus more on tools and appliances than apparel.

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New Look Year to Date Revenue Down 5 Percent

13 February 2019 • By Reuters

13 February 2019 • By Reuters

Following a debt-for-equity swap in January to reduce its debt by £1 billion, the British fashion chain is focused on driving more profitable sales.

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New Look Year to Date Revenue Down 5 Percent

Following a debt-for-equity swap in January to reduce its debt by £1 billion, the British fashion chain is focused on driving more profitable sales.

Under Armour Tops Profit Estimates After Decluttering Spree

12 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

12 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

Shrinking inventory by cutting underperforming products has been key to the sportswear brand's restructuring efforts.

Under Armour Tops Profit Estimates After Decluttering Spree

Shrinking inventory by cutting underperforming products has been key to the sportswear brand's restructuring efforts.

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Debenhams Gets £40 Million Credit Deal

12 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

12 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

The department store also announced a sourcing partnership with Li & Fung for its own-brand products.

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Debenhams Gets £40 Million Credit Deal

The department store also announced a sourcing partnership with Li & Fung for its own-brand products.