New Look
Hobbs, LK Bennett and Whistles could be feeling nervous this weekend - as Sainsbury's prepares to launch its new range of women's clothing early next week.
The supermarket group named those three high-end brands in particular as it threw down the gauntlet in the battle to win more customers with its new collection.
"The quality and styling of the collection will rival Hobbs, L.K. Bennett and Whistles but with a key difference – significantly lower prices that start at £12 rising to £50 for a wool blend wrap coat," the retailer said.The new range will include a wool wrap coat, priced at £50
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