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[she-ra] 25/3/2014 14:40

Ted Baker with a Mkt Cap of £1 billion again.

[amorruso] 25/3/2014 10:47

she-ra, how old are you as a matter of interest? You sound like an 8 year old.....no offence intended to an 8 year old!

[she-ra] 25/3/2014 09:50

Ok sorry Philanderer bring them back.

[bamboo2] 25/3/2014 08:03

Phil, see you over there!

[philanderer] 24/3/2014 23:56

she-ra , sorry to have bothered you, I`ll go and post on CR`s thread.

Like FRENCHFRY this malarky is not that important to me and just keeps things in perspective.

Luck to you with your investments

[frenchfry] 24/3/2014 22:56

She-ra, I disagree. A little light diversion reminds us that investing should be a fun pastime. If you're not enthused by such posts, then simply skip them...or go watch University Challenge.

[she-ra] 24/3/2014 20:26

Philanderer with all respect could you please stop posting pictures and links to French Connection clothes.I don't think people are that interested and would prefer the BB for important news and also debate.

[philanderer] 24/3/2014 19:40

French Connection's Monochrome Collection, Hitting Stores This Week

24th March, 2014



Read more at

[philanderer] 24/3/2014 10:52

Rakuten Marketing UK ‏@RakutenMKTG_UK 28m

Up to 70% Off in the Clearance Sale at French Connection-

[philanderer] 23/3/2014 20:46

Now these outfits would sell very well :-)

[bamboo2] 22/3/2014 13:18

needs more volume to stay in up trend

[lordbung] 20/3/2014 10:53

she-ra 19 Mar'14 - 12:14 - 360 of 363
Anyone think Next might want French Connection to get into the mid-range luxury market?They did buy Lipsy in 2008 and they only other acquisition was Grattan in 1986.

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I don't think that's quite accurate historically, she-ra. Grattan definitely wasn't Next's only other acquisition.

It may be long forgotten now, but when George Davies was in charge at Next, roughly throughout the 1980s, he went on a bonkers buying spree which nearly brought the company down. I worked for Next from 1986 to 2012, and just some of the companies bought included (and I'm working from memory here): Combined English Stores, Timothy Whites chemists, Eurocamp Holidays, some place in Norfolk that grew and sold flowers and seeds which I forget the name of, Dillons newsagents and Zales jewelers.

[williemanjaro] 20/3/2014 10:10

I see ASOS today have a 24hr 60% off sale for French Connection!
UP TO 60% OFF: FRENCH CONNECTION*
Overhaul your wardrobe with a hefty saving on
this huge high-street brand.
24 hours only. Ends 8am tomorrow.

[philanderer] 20/3/2014 08:59

Very strong numbers bamboo. They`ve overtaken M & S :-)

[bamboo2] 20/3/2014 07:49

NEXT figs look good. Even High St shows a pick up.

"Next has reported a 12% increase in profits for the last year to £695m.

The fashion retailer also reported a 5.4% growth in sales for the 12 months to the end of January.

Sales via its online and catalogue business, Next Directory, grew by more than 12%, with sales at its stores growing by 1.7%.

Next has also forecast sales growth of up to 8% this year, raising its previous estimate of 4%. And it expects profits in 2014 to rise by up to £770m."

[philanderer] 19/3/2014 17:05

No interest at all today , just 40k traded

[she-ra] 19/3/2014 12:14

Anyone think Next might want French Connection to get into the mid-range luxury market?They did buy Lipsy in 2008 and they only other acquisition was Grattan in 1986.

Just wonder whether they could really push sales through their 'labels' website. They could also develop Toast,Great Plains and YMC helping all three reach a wider audience.

[dvb99] 19/3/2014 09:13

"Salary:Competitive + Bonus plus Bonus"

wow - they must be confident to be offering a bonus on a bonus!

[philanderer] 19/3/2014 08:44

recruiting..

Job summary

Position:Assistant ManagerLocation:

IslingtonEmployer:French Connection Ltd

Salary:Competitive + Bonus plus Bonus

Reference:AM/IslingtonDate

added:18 March 2014

An exciting opportunity has arisen at French Connection we are looking for an Assistant Manager in Islington, could that be you?

The successful applicant will have comparable experience gained within a fast paced high street retailer, and will combine an outgoing personality with a genuine love of the French Connection brand.