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John Lewis crowned Best Retailer

UK department store chain John Lewis has proven it is the best retailer for keeping customers happy after been named the UK’s Best Retailer at this year’s Verdict Customer Satisfaction Awards. The retailer beat off tough competition from Bonmarché and Dunelm Mill into second and third place respectively, to reclaim the title after last year...

Fashion

Jaeger: The secret of success

Behind every successful business, there is a successful investment plan and the evidence points to luxury brand Jaeger who announced this month an increase in profits after bucking the gloom of the economic environment to report a 12 per cent rise in trading ahead of last year. Belinda Earl, Group Chief Executive of Jaeger, commented: "Continued...

Fashion

Premium products more exclusive

According to a study by Verdict Research, the interest for exclusive and limited edition products is growing. In the UK the sales of high fashion, luxurious accessories and cosmetics increased in 2007 four times quicker in comparison to other markets. For 2008 the same growth is expected. Verdict predicts that the luxury goods markets will...