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New CCI Website (24.9.09)
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We have developed this site with you in mind, as we want to not only show you the knowledge and expertise that we have, but also what support we can provide you and your business.
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Friday, 1:00 am
Line-up of showrooms and events aims to capitalise on growing popularity of pre-collections for spring 13.
Friday, 1:00 am
Denim brand Denham has appointed former JD Sports Fashion buyer Paul Drew as its UK country manager as it looks to bolster its UK business.
Friday, 1:00 am
House of Fraser will become the latest department store to ramp up its footwear offer with the launch of a new concept called World of Shoes in its flagship Oxford Street store on June 1.
Friday, 1:00 am
Womenswear retailer Oasis is to launch a heritage-inspired range using fabrics sourced from a British mill for the first time in 10 years.
Friday, 1:00 am
Hot on the ethical heels of H&M and Marks & Spencer, Topshop will debut an eco capsule collection in collaboration with sustainable fashion label From Somewhere on June 8.
Friday, 11:00 am
First UK stores to open days before the Games as the retailer aims to capitalise on tourism boom.
Friday, 1:00 am
Menswear exhibition Stitch will launch a streetwear section at its spring 13 edition.
Friday, 1:00 am
Luxury menswear retailer Otto opened in Mayfair this week, offering an exclusive members-only retail experience.
Friday, 1:00 am
The Chinese luxury market is set to grow exponentially, but experts have warned brands and retailers against over-reliance on the country.
Friday, 1:00 am
Denim brand Lois will re-release 20 styles from its archive to selected stockists to mark its 50th anniversary.
Friday, 1:00 am
Men’s footwear brand Base London is returning to its young fashion roots with the launch of an advertising campaign in June.
Friday, 10:56 am
Menswear was the star performer in the week to May 12 at John Lewis, driving fashion sales up 6.9%.
Friday, 11:08 am
Designer fashion label Armani is opening its first store in Wales in St David’s shopping centre, Cardiff, it is understood.
Friday, 11:42 am
Olympic medallist Dame Kelly Holmes was the guest-speaker at industry charity Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust bi-annual business breakfast event yesterday.
Thursday, 10:34 am
The new chief executive of Aquascutum Tim Dally has vowed to rebuild the brand as a design-led business driven out of London.
Thursday, 10:09 am
French Connection has issued another profit warning after sales at the retailer dropped 9.5%.
Thursday, 5:25 pm
Young fashion brand Bench will not show at streetwear trade show Bread & Butter in July after implementing a new global marketing strategy.
Thursday, 11:00 am
Tesco’s F&F own label has introduced collections clearly defined by trends and created its own prints for the first time, as part of continued efforts to develop its design handwriting.
Thursday, 11:00 am
Asda’s fashion business George aims to generate 10% of sales online after bolstering its multichannel offer.
Thursday, 10:25 am
JJB Sports’ new store model has won the support of key supplier Nike, which will bring new performance product into the retailer’s stores.
Thursday, 5:38 pm
George at Asda executive managing director Andrew Moore is to become the chief merchandising officer across Asda and George.
Thursday, 4:28 pm
Footwear giant Clarks has unveiled its global store design concept at its New York flagship on Madison Avenue.
Thursday, 5:10 pm
Diego Della Valle, the owner of luxury goods maker the Tod’s group, is to re-launch the French designer label Schiaparelli in 2013.
Wednesday, 11:07 am
Susan Millin, merchandise and production director at womenswear retailer Hobbs, has left the business.
Wednesday, 3:45 pm
Designer label Temperley London is to open its first flagship store in London showcasing the trio of Temperley brands.
