puff-sleeve tops and even cycling shorts – made with an instantly recognisable wallpaper print that the Urban Outfitters team mined from the Laura Ashley archives. Malika Zagzoule, the buying ...

"Laura Ashley really has done very well building itself ... the company named Rachel Terrace chief commercial and growth officer, putting her on top of all three verticals. John Hayes came on ...

There could be a new lease of life for the floaty lady yet: following the acquisition of U.K. fashion and homewares brand Laura Ashley by New York-based Marquee Brands.