UK economy 'loses momentum' as services growth slows. Image copyright Getty Images Growth in the UK's service sector eased to a five-month low in February, according to a closely watched survey.
The Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index (PMI) for services fell to 53.3, down from 54.5 in January. However, it remains above the 50 threshold that separates growth from contraction. Markit estimates the economy will grow by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2017. The economy has "lost momentum" after "impressive" growth at the end of 2016, said Chris Williamson of IHS Markit. Services, which include areas such as finance and hospitality, make up more than three-quarters of the UK economy. Markit said the sector had been stung by the steepest rise in costs for more than eight years as a result of the weak pound. This is likely to mean that inflation faced by consumers "has significantly further to rise", said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at IHS Markit.
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As at the start of 2011, the brand currently boasts 63 stand-alone stores and 47 concessions in many worldwide locations, selling menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, accessories and even homeware. However, it has not been all smooth sailing for the All Saints brand name. In 2010, the label was on the brink of failure after the collapse of two Icelandic banks, both of which had heavy financial investment in the brand. However, All Saints Chairman Kevin Stanford battled with administrators and after intervention of the high court – managed to retain control. A brief history of the All Saints brand. In the relatively short period that All Saints has been trading, the label has had a meteoric rise from humble beginnings. A brief timeline of the label includes: How the All Saints Label was founded Inspiration for the brand name. London Fashion Review - British Fashion Designers, Labels and Brands.
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