German discounters the big winners in mostly dismal 2013 for Irish retailers
There are signs that retailing is emerging from the doldrums
Retail chain A-Wear goes into receivership
Move is likely to result in some of the 31 Irish fashion outlets closing
A-wear wants to become a wholesaler and close its House of Fraser concessions
Plan includes sourcing more stock from lower-cost locations such as India, China and Turkey
Struggling A|Wear switches focus in latest survival plan
The fashion chain has seen four changes of ownership in six years but there may be a glimmer of hope as it enters examinership
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