Pre-fall 2016 trend: Power pantsuits

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, it’s hard to get away from pantsuits, especially if you’re working in a fairly conservative office environment where they’re a must-have if you’re looking for a more comfortable alternative to the traditional shift dress or skirt/top combo. Most designers include at least one every season as they know they’ll always sell,…

E-tail to soar post-Christmas as shoppers take control

The House of Fraser Christmas advertising slogan couldn’t have been more prophetic: Your Christmas, Your Rules. Shoppers are in the driving seat this year and it’s left the retail sector reeling. So, three questions retail analysts are asking at moment. How much of a damp squib will the post-Christmas sales be in-store? How big will the…

Bluewater traffic hell as shoppers finally hit stores

Yesterday analysts were scrambling to change their Christmas shopping predictions after their crystal ball gazing around the so-called Panic Saturday proved very wrong. But this time it looks like they got it right as shoppers knocking off early for Christmas hit the stores with a vengeance. Apparently, shoppers queued in their cars for over three…