The Irish stores of UK brands Wallis and Miss Selfridge experienced contrasting fortunes last year as the latter returned to operating profit, while revenues and profits dropped at Wallis Ireland.

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The Irish stores of UK brands, Wallis and Miss Selfridge enjoyed contrasting fortunes last year as Wallis returned to profit and Miss Selfridge slipped into the red.

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The Irish stores of British brands Miss Selfridge and Wallis last year recorded losses after incurring onerous lease provisions.

Philip Green's Topshop and Dorothy Perkins empire today reported a return to annual profits growth despite "one of the most challenging retail landscapes" ever seen by the billionaire fashion boss.

IRISH shoppers are being forced to pay more than their British counterparts for the same items of clothing in leading high-street stores.

BILLIONAIRE retailer Philip Green was yesterday in line for a bumper £460 million (€690 million) pay day after clearing his borrowings on fashion empire Arcadia.

Entrepreneur Philip Green will celebrate another milestone for his retail empire this week after clearing his borrowings on fashion chain Arcadia.

Strong sales and the end of distracting takeover talks are expected to boost Arcadia's interim results next Thursday.