All articles by Caroline Baldwin – Page 7
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JD Sports success driven by health-conscious consumers, says boss Cowgill
JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill said the retailer’s recent success can be attributed to an increase in health-conscious consumers.
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Former SuperGroup finance chief’s bankruptcy annulled by courts
SuperGroup’s former chief financial officer Shaun Wills, who left the company after being declared bankrupt, has had the ruling annulled by the courts.
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Conservative manifesto at a glance: tax, new jobs and an EU referendum
The Conservative Party will unveil its manifesto today, Retail Week looks at the key points affecting the retail industry.
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Labour manifesto pledges to raise minimum wage and ban zero-hours
Labour has pledged to increase the minimum wage to over £8 an hour and to ban zero-hours contracts in its election manifesto.
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Matalan uses gamification to train store staff at upcoming flagship store
Matalan is experimenting with gamification to train staff ahead of the launch of its new Oxford Street store in London.
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Charles Tyrwhitt founder receives £15.7m payout after profits rise
Charles Tyrwhitt founder Nick Wheeler has received a £15.7m payout, after the retailer revealed its turnover increased 20%.
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Private equity firm ECI Partners is front-runner to acquire Evans Cycles
Private equity firm ECI Partners is believed to be leading the race to acquire bike specialist Evans Cycles.
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Halfords finance boss Andrew Findlay steps down to move to easyJet
Halfords has revealed its chief financial officer Andrew Findlay has resigned to take up the position of finance boss at easyJet.
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Laura Ashley reports strong full-year profits of 14.6% thanks to home accessories
Laura Ashley has reported an increase in its full-year pre-tax profit by 14.6% to £23.5m, thanks to growth from its home accessories category.
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Apple Watch styles sell out in minutes as it starts taking pre-orders
Apple fans have shown their dedication to the brand once again, with some colours of the watch selling out within minutes of pre-orders opening.
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Retail board directors need to drive fashion sustainability, says Ethical Trading Initiative
Retail board directors need to push forward with sustainable fashion lines in order for ethical clothing to become mainstream.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance to close 200 US stores as part of cost-saving initiative
Walgreens Boots Alliance has revealed plans to close 200 stores in its US retail pharmacy division as part of a three-year cost-saving initiative.
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Party leaders address 'Asda mums' in attempt to secure votes
Leaders of the three main political parties have recorded video messages aimed at mums who shop at Asda in a bid to secure their votes.
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Missguided reports £5.5m profits as it launches concession in Nordstrom
Missguided has reported full-year profits of £5.5m and has launched its first ever physical concession in US retailer Nordstrom.
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Uniqlo revamps and extends global flagship store in London
Fashion retailer Uniqlo has revealed plans to refurbish and expand its global flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
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Bank stores circled by former management and Bestseller franchisees
Fashion retailer Bank’s former management are in the running, as well as franchisees of Danish fashion giant Bestseller, to take over stores left vacant by its collapse.
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TJ Hughes considers BHS and B&Q sites for Northwest expansion
TJ Hughes is eyeing up the potential of BHS and B&Q sites as it plans its expansion in the Northwest of England.
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Why is John Lewis expanding in the Philippines and should others follow suit?
John Lewis is continuing its Asian expansion by opening 11 shops in the Philippines this summer, but why should retailers be interested in the country?
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Miss Selfridge, Warehouse and Coast sign up to Very.co.uk
Shop Direct has revealed high street names Miss Selfridge, Warehouse and Coast are the latest brands to be sold on Very.co.uk.
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FedEx to buy rival TNT to expand European operations
American courier firm FedEx has entered into an agreement to purchase Dutch rival TNT Express for $44bn.