All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 130
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NewsAmerican Golf like-for-likes rocket as warm weather drives sales
Golf equipment specialist American Golf like-for-likes have soared as the warm weather drives sales.
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NewsBrand Alley on track for first profits as it aims to double sales on UK site
Brand Alley is aiming to double UK sales this year as the private Sales site looks to break into profit for the first time.
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AnalysisA hammer blow for online
A new EU directive aims to make the continent one big market, but many online retailers say they and consumers would lose out. Gemma Goldfingle looks at how forcing retailers to sell to Europe and offer free returns could hit the industry
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NewsMothercare boss warns rents will close more in-town stores
Mothercare boss Ben Gordon has warned mounting pressures on the high street are likely to result in further store closures across the retail sector as he revealed Mothercare is to shed a quarter of its UK stores.
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NewsNew Comet chief: ‘We’re not going out of business’
New boss Bob Darke rules out mass store closures, CVA or pre-pack administration
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NewsRoyal wedding and weather help retail sales soar
Warm weather and the Royal Wedding helped retail sales soar 5.2% by value and 2.7% by volume in April compared to the same month last year.
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NewsTesco Japan boss takes group strategy role
Tesco has appointed the chief executive of its Japan operations as its new group strategy director.
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NewsMothercare to close a quarter of its UK stores as profits slump
Mothercare is to close 110 UK stores and renegotiate rents on a further 40 stores in over the next two years.
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NewsJJB appoints former Safeway director Lawrence Christensen to its board
JJB Sports has appointed former Safeway director Lawrence Christensen CBE as non-executive director.
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NewsWarm weather helps H&M sales soar
H&M April sales soared as the warm weather across Europe encouraged shoppers to update their wardrobe.
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NewsH Samuel owner Signet mulls sale of its UK arm
Anglo-American jeweller Signet is mulling a sale of its UK arm and is sounding out private equity firms about buying the business, which operates as H Samuel, Ernest Jones and Leslie Davis.
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AnalysisJulia Reynolds
The Figleaves boss is swapping cup sizes for crampons as she takes on the difficult task of completing outdoor retailer Blacks’ turnaround. Gemma Goldfingle reports
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NewsMorrisons' Pennycook gets £1.25m sweetener
Morrisons has gifted finance director Richard Pennycook £1.25m in shares to encourage him to stay at the grocer.
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NewsHarrods starts selling super yachts
Luxury retailer Harrods has started selling a collection of multi-million pound super yachts.
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NewsTesco appoints Barclays' Sir Richard Broadbent as chairman
Tesco has appointed Barclays deputy chairman Sir Richard Broadbent as chairman as David Reid stands down.
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NewsN Brown full year profits rise 5.5%
N Brown’s full-year pre-tax profit rose by 5.5% and the home shopping retailer said it will open bricks and mortar stores for its Simply Be brand this year.
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NewsHarvey Nichols owner eyes Aurum
Harvey Nichols owner Dickson Poon is eyeing a takeover of jewellery group Aurum, it has been reported.
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NewsPrimark owners highest ranked retailer on Rich List
Galen and George Weston, who hold a 21% stake in Primark-owner Associated British Food (ABF), were the top-placed retailers in The Sunday Times Rich List.
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NewsJJB shareholder takes role on its board
The director of one of JJB’s largest shareholders has been appointed to the sportswear retailer’s board.
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NewsKingfisher buys 31 Focus DIY stores
Kingfisher is to buy 31 Focus DIY stores from administrator Ernst & Young.