| Take That's boost for city shops Thousands of fans attending two sell-out Take That concerts in Cardiff help boost takings in the city's shops.  Laura Ashley sculpture unveiled A sculpture of fabrics and fashion designer Laura Ashley is unveiled as the first in a series featuring distinguished women. What is the Abercrombie look? A woman with a prosthetic arm is claiming damages against Abercrombie and Fitch, saying she was relegated to the stockroom as she didn't fit its "look policy". What is the style of this much-feted fashion retailer? Jump in H&M sales boosts profits Swedish clothes retailer H&M reports an increase in second-quarter profits, helped by a 23% rise in sales. China 'unfairly seen as eco-villain' China's insatiable appetite for resources has led to the nation being unfairly portrayed as the world's biggest environmental villain. Matalan to expand store numbers Discount fashion retailer Matalan says it is to open more stores and refurbish others, as it announces annual profits of £145m. Designer Banks' 'surprise' at CBE Fashion designer Jeff Banks says his Welsh heritage has helped and guided him during his more than 40 years in the industry. Fashion and film stars honoured A fashion designer, actor, author and dozens of community champions are among those recognised in the Queen's honours. Fashion student wins gold award A Medway fashion student from the same college as Zandra Rhodes and Karen Millen wins an award worth £20,000. Zara owner's net profit down 15% Spanish retailer Inditex, parent of the Zara fashion chain, said that profits fell due to the economic downturn. News Wizard |