Frank Usher: dressing up

Article Abstract:

Frank Usher is a UK clothing company which performed well in 1995 despite sluggish demand in the UK clothing market. The company reported a 12% rise in interim pre-tax profit at 1.14 million pounds sterling to Nov 1995, although sales dropped to 11 million pounds from 11.5 million pounds. The company is seeking to expand exports which account for some 50% of sales. Frank Usher plans to expand and may also carry out an acquisition in the UK.

APPAREL AND OTHER TEXTILE PRODUCTS, Women's Apparel, Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing, Management, Women's clothing, Frank Usher PLC

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JJB Sports scores highly: JJB Sports is on to a winner with its branded sportswear products and recent healthy results have left the opposition looking pedestrian. New stores and shopping concepts should ensure JJB's continuing dominance

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JJB Sports, a sportswear supplier, has been opening new outlets and redeveloping its existing stores. The company sells major branded products including Nike, Umbro and Reebok throughout its nationwide store network and the company has also benefit from the lucrative replica kit market. Football is the major earner but aerobics and swimming activities are also contributing.

Men's & Women's Sportswear, Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing, Finance, Sportswear, Sport clothes industry, JJB Sports PLC

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