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Supermarkets compete for fashion pound

Supermarkets are vying for the discount fashion pound. With a 30 percent rise in clothing sales in supermarketsbetween 2008 and 2013, the square footage that is being allocated in stores is becoming increasingly important. With the launch of Lidl's new fashion range last week, UK supermarkets are feeling the pressure to offer considered...

Design

Vanessa Friedman to join The New York Times

Vanessa Friedman, fashion editor at Financial Times (FT) is set to join The New York Times as fashion director and chief fashion critic, starting next month. She will be in charge of global fashion coverage for The International New York Times and the The New York Times on all platforms. Friedman will take over from fashion critic Suzy Menkes,...