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Commenting on these results Stephen Marks, Chairman and CEO of French Connection said: "We have continued to implement significant changes across the business and our new team has now been in place for almost a year. This has led to improved margins, ranges and retail disciplines across our UK business. We have recently launched the Winter collections and the reaction has been encouraging although it is still early in the season. With the recent improvement in the wholesale order books, the changes we have made are starting to resonate with our customers. Although it is early days in our turnaround, the underlying strength of the business and the significant global awareness of the brand, coupled with the changes we are making provide the foundations for continued improvement and give me confidence for the future."

Hi dallooks its all sounding very positive. and results being released during fashion week . Asos also releasing results on Thursday and it's rumoured that overseas sales have increased 50% in the last 6 months. French connection are also well placed in going forwarded in the international market. It's all looking very positive French connection is well placed to be part

7 days and counting Guys. Big movement in here next Wednesday, lets hope we dont get too many pump and dumpers.

Results due next week. Dalooks thoughts on SP being between 35 and 40 could well be right Fashion retailing is on the move and French Connection with their depth of knowledge, strong cash position, new and innovative advertising, vastly improved website and the economy turning the corner, it’s all looking more positive. Good luck al holders

Results not too far off now, any thoughts anybody? I was pleased to see a good range of FCUK men’s personal care products in a prominent position in my local Boots store today. They are good products I use them my self. Good luck all

Some nice research dalooks. Keep it coming

Benjiben and dalooks My view is this, there is more to this company than just the retail outlets in the UK let’s not forget the wholesale side and ASOS selling FCCN brands and now the recent tie up with C banner and United Nude for Hong Kong and China sales. Stephen Marks may nearly be 65 but he is a clever man and has a wisdom that comes with age he will not want his legacy to be that of a failed company. I believe he is already turning it around, it’s a process and it all takes time, the non performing shops will disappear as and when the leases come to their natural end. If he could have ended them sooner he would have but the landlords wouldn’t let him as FCCN is cash rich, and the landlords wanted their rent, however the company will over time become more profitable, The latest add campaign is modern, innovative and forward thinking. The new finance director should start to make an impact also. AS Dalooks said he may sell it to venture capitalist but as a “strong brand” and agreed if that happens the SP will rocket. This share is a recovery buy with associated risks but all of the stock market has risks. I have a small holding which I am happy to sit on for the next couple of years, I am not going to trade it on the highs and lows, I will just give it time. As a PS On the 10th of February 2012 I bought into Thomas cook at 14p and now its £1.47 Sadly for me I sold out at 38p but was happy enough to have more than doubled my money. Thomas Cook could have course gone bust, so it was a risk. Like many shares, particularly recovery buys it’s not about timing of when and how you buy or trade them, it’s more about time!! Good luck all

.In 2012, Laird PLC reported a dividend of 0.10 GBP, which represents a 25.00% increase over last year. The 8 analysts covering the company expect dividends of 0.12 GBP for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of 20.00%

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C.banner Enters into Distribution Agreements to Distribute "FRENCH CONNECTION" and "UNITED NUDE" Branded Products http://prnw.cbe.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/c-banner-enters-into-distribution-agreements-to-distribute-french-connection-and-united-nude-branded-products-3.html Benjiben Agreed long term hold but there is movement out there http://www.hongguo.com/en/home.html

If you havent seen it, take a look now, its excellent http://www.youtube.com/user/frenchconnection

French Connection disposal of Tegan brand can only make FCCN stronger. We eagerly wait for September trading update http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-2384054/French-Connection-axe-Tegan-Fashion-brand.html Also FCCN advert getting thousands of views Good luck all

Yes lol, knighted.....for services to themselves. I think you could pick them up for a few quid down the High Street if you had shiny shoes and the right hand shake lol

18th September

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Check out the video guys, Hot. Fabulous!!! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2368579/Photographer-Rankin-unveils-clever-new-campaign-French-Connection-featuring-nearly-naked-models.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2368579/Photographer-Rankin-unveils-clever-new-campaign-French-Connection-featuring-nearly-naked-models.html High end High Street brand French Connection likes to cause a stir. Ever since the introduction of the FCUK logo caused national outrage in the 1990s the company has been building on its reputation as the naughty kid on the block and its new season images are designed to once again get people talking. And buying. From Sketch to Store features images of naked models covered (just) in sketches of the brand's new season clothing next to images of the models then dressed in the real thing. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2368579/Photographer-Rankin-unveils-clever-new-campaign-French-Connection-featuring-nearly-naked-models.html#ixzz2Zn1kfHOA Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

Good to see this ticking up. The hot weather is always good for fashion sales. Lets hope for good results in September Good luck all

Hello Reg, you continue to be a mind of information. Out of interest are you an East Midlands man, (don’t answer that question if you don’t want too)? If you are you, will remember the name of Williams Holdings. Didn’t they hold Yale and Chub? I recall they went on an acquisition trail in the mid to late nineties. Furse lifts was one of their buys if I recall. SP looking good in here, long may it continue good luck all?