Fat Face hires Stuart Rose as chairman
04 Feb 2013 | by Matthew Chapman
Fat Face has appointed Sir Stuart Rose, the former Marks & Spencer boss, as chairman to replace incumbent Alan Giles, who is stepping down after seven years in the role.
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Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland is backing its new advertising style to help turn around its fashion proposition, as the retailer revealed another drop in clothing sales.
Fat Face has appointed Sir Stuart Rose, the former Marks & Spencer boss, as chairman to replace incumbent Alan Giles, who is stepping down after seven years in the role.
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has seen like-for-like sales of general merchandise plunge over Christmas, despite a high-profile ad campaign that dropped celebrities to focus on the clothing.
John Lewis has recorded its best ever sales week and seen the soundtrack to its Christmas advert top the official singles chart.
Topshop-owner Arcadia has reported a pre-tax profit rise of 25% for the year despite flat sales, as its ecommerce offering helps prop up the business.
Sales figures from John Lewis back up the theory that consumers are splashing out on technology, with a 29% increase in sales year on year for the week ending Saturday 10 November.
Debenhams is to launch a Christmas TV campaign for the first time in six years next month as its profits defy the tough economic climate.
JJB Sports is calling in administrators to handle the sale of its assets and brands after calling time on its planned rescue of the business.
John Lewis has flagged up its sponsorship of the London 2012 Games and its "Never knowingly unsold" marketing pledge as key factors in helping drive up half-yearly profits.
Online sales had their worst month in four years of records in August as the Olympic Games distracted people from shopping, according to the British Retail Consortium.