All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 104
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AnalysisTesco: What the analysts say
Tesco boss Phil Clarke unveiled his turnaround strategy for the UK this morning as full year trading profit dipped 1% in its home market. The analyst community has its say on his plans to revitalise the domestic business.
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NewsFortnum boss Aspinall stands down
Fortnum & Mason boss Beverley Aspinall has stood down after seven years in the role.
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NewsRetailers must refinance £7bn of bank and bond debt in 2012
Retailers have to refinance $11.2bn (£7.1bn) in syndicated bank debt and bonds by the end of the year, with a further $60.6bn (£38.3bn) due by 2018.
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NewsRetailers warned of ‘unsustainable’ online model
Online retailers face a steep rise in delivery costs because the current model is unsustainable for fulfilment firms, according to the boss of one of the UK’s largest distribution firms.
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AnalysisH&M’s brand new approach
The fashion giant’s plan for a new premium fascia will open the door to a broader customer base.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mothercare takes baby steps towards revival
Mothercare chairman Alan Parker promised radical action when he kickstarted a full review of its UK business, and radical action is what we’ve got.
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AnalysisMothercare: what the analysts say
The analyst community has its say on Mothercare’s move to close a further 110 stores as part of its strategy to quell its declining UK sales:
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NewsMothercare to axe a further 110 UK stores
Mothercare is to close a further 110 UK stores as part of its turnaround strategy as its full year UK like-for-likes plunge.
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NewsPark Group full year sales surge 21%
Voucher specialist Park Group sales surged 21% in its full year to March 31.
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NewsPlastic bag usage plummets in Wales after 5p charge
Supermarkets in Wales have experienced a plummet in plastic bag usage since a compulsory charge was introduced for them last year.
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NewsJJB thrown lifeline as Dick's takes stake in retailer
JJB Sports has received a £30m injection from investors including Dick’s Sporting Goods as it posts a full year pre-tax loss of £101.1m
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NewsAmerican Golf: Driving its way forward
Securing a new boss and driving growth is top of the agenda for the golfing specialist.
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NewsFormer JJB boss Chris Ronnie charged with fraud
Former JJB Sports chief executive Chris Ronnie has been charged by the Serious Fraud Office.
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NewsJJB attracts interest of US giant Dick's Sporting Goods
JJB Sports’ “potential strategic investor” has been revealed as US sports giant Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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NewsDebenhams puts 230 staff into consultation as it outsources customer services
Department store Debenhams has put 230 staff at its Taunton contact centre into consultation as it outsources the function.
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NewsSmartphone shoppers embrace price comparison in-store
The majority of mobile users compare prices via their devices when in a physical store, a new study has revealed.
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NewsLittlewoods uses augmented reality to bring magazines to life
Littlewoods is using augmented reality to bring its printed publications to life.
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NewsJJB in discussions with "potential strategic investor"
JJB Sports has revealed that it is in discussions about additional financing with its bank and a “potential strategic investor.” The disclosure was made after the retailer’s share price surged this morning.
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NewsJeweller H Stern set for UK debut
Brazilian jeweller H Stern is to open its first European stand-alone store in London.
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NewsH&M confirms new chain will be called "& Other Stories"
The new brand of stores from the Swedish fast fashion chain H&M is to be called & Other Stories, a spokesman confirmed.