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Abercrombie and Fitch

The latest news, analysis and commentary on US preppy fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch

Analysis: Angelides leaving Next is ‘the end of an era’

Next

In a world where the average staff turnover is reportedly on the increase, careers like Christos Angelides’ don’t come along often. For 28 years - from trainee buyer to one of the best remunerated people on the team - he has been part of the make up at Next. And…

Why brands should watch their Frow wisely

Emma Watson as a brand ambassador helped propel Burberry to new heights.

The rise of the celebrity Frow is now dominating fashion weeks around the world with social networks going crazy for famous faces spotted beside the catwalks. But should fashion brands be paying more attention to who they invite to sit in next season’s front row?

Which Fitch? Does A&F have an identity crisis?

Ian Wright

What’s that you say? More scantily clad models standing across the frontage of a roped off, darkened shop that you can’t see into while a horde of shoppers with money burning a hole in their Ivy League chinos wait excitedly outside?

Gilly Hicks, Westfield London

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Abercrombie & Fitch-owned underwear brand Gilly Hicks has opened its first UK store, but shoppers may get the feeling they’ve seen it all before.

Warming to global expansion

After turbulent times in the UK market, many high street retailers are looking overseas for growth opportunities. But international success is by no means guaranteed.