Mulberry ups forecasts as festive rise in turnover boosts share price January 19, 2012 LUXURY fashion brand Mulberry raised its annual profit forecast yesterday, after it enjoyed a 41 per cent rise in festive sales during the six weeks to 14 January. Like for like sales were up 35 per cent over the same period and wholesale orders for its spring/summer line were up 35 per cent on last [...]
Mulberry sees strong festive sales January 19, 2012 Luxury fashion company Mulberry Group expects 2012 financial year results to exceed its earlier forecast, led by strong Christmas and New Year sales, putting it firmly in the festive winners’ camp in the UK. The company, which designs, makes and sells leather goods and accessories, said retail sales for the 16 weeks to January 14 [...]
Women now make up a quarter of new FTSE board members March 12, 2012 A QUARTER of new FTSE 100 board hires made in 2011 were female, research will reveal this morning, in a new record that highlights a dramatic change at the top of Britain’s largest companies. Of the 190 appointments made to FTSE 100 boards during 2011, 47 were women, boosting the total number of female-held directorships [...]
How to accessorise your work wardrobe January 18, 2012 These are not showy times in office-wear – simple and elegant should be at the forefront of your mind. If you stand out, it should be for your impeccable style rather than the bright gold cuff-links flashing on your wrists. Ties, especially, should avoid anything garish – it may be the spring collection but that [...]
Vive la revolution in online shopping March 29, 2012 It wasn’t long ago that people winced at the thought of ordering a book online, let alone something as complex and personal as a suit. But a new crop of retailers have perfected the formula and online shopping for high-end menswear is amongst the fastest growing areas in the retail sector. The internet now accounts [...]
FTSE up as Greek endgame arrives February 9, 2012 The FTSE 100 crawled up this morning as investors braced themselves for an expected decision on a Greek debt deal and the prospect of the Bank of England pumping in another £50bn into its quantitative easing programme. Greek officials said pension cuts were the sticking point in talks which have lurched from one crisis point [...]
BEST OF THE BROKERS November 28, 2011 BURBERRY UBS rates the fashion brand “neutral” with a 12-month target price of £12.50, 200p lower than its previous target after the broker examined Burberry’s margins and stripped out a potential premium from M&A activity. UBS expects costs to moderate the firm’s operating margins for the next two to three years, but thinks the firm [...]
Getting shirty: the key styles to look out for this spring/summer January 11, 2012 Shirts this season are sticking largely to last year’s key trend: less is more. While suits are becoming more adventurous, shirts will remain relatively low-key. Crisp white with no texturing in the fabric and few frills in the design should be a wardrobe staple, allowing your suit and tie to do the talking. Slim-fit is [...]
Getting shirty: the key styles to look out for this spring/summer January 11, 2012 Shirts this season are sticking largely to last year’s key trend: less is more. While suits are becoming more adventurous, shirts will remain relatively low-key. Crisp white with no texturing in the fabric and few frills in the design should be a wardrobe staple, allowing your suit and tie to do the talking. Slim-fit is [...]
Time to resurrect the Ian Brown baggy look November 24, 2011 News that the Stone Roses are reforming to play a string of gigs next year – including three nights in Manchester – has led to a surge of interest in the band that helped to soundtrack a generation. Iconic frontman Ian Brown was at the forefront of the “Madchester” scene and his style has been [...]