All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 134
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NewsJJB granted second shot at survival after CVA agreed
JJB Sports has been given the green light for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) by creditors and shareholders in order to stave off administration.
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NewsMothercare to make play for South America
Mother and baby specialist Mothercare aims to expand into South America as it ramps up its international operations.
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AnalysisBehind the scenes at Sports Direct
Chief executive Dave Forsey gives Gemma Goldfingle the inside perspective on Sports Direct and takes her on a tour of its Shirebrook nerve centre.
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News‘Minimal closures’ in Gap’s UK portfolio
Gap has said its international arm, which includes the UK, will continue to be a key driver of the fashion giant’s growth despite a handful of store closures.
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NewsRetail sales volumes down 1% on previous month
The volume of retail sales excluding petrol was down 1% in February on the previous month, while value, excluding petrol, was down 0.4% according to the Office of National Statistics.
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NewsClinton Cards first half profits fall 41%
Clinton Cards pre-tax profit plunged 41% in the first half of its 2011 financial year.
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NewsInditex EBITDA soars 25% in 2010
Fashion group Inditex’s EBITDA soared 25% in its 2010 financial year.
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NewsJJB CVA approved
JJB Sports’ creditors and shareholders have approved the struggling sports retailer’s CVA proposal.
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NewsBig ticket sales show signs of growth but VAT still curbing spending
Sales of big ticket items began to show a month-on-month improvement in February, following the fall in January after the VAT rise, according to data from EBay.
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NewsJJB CVA gets landlord Hammerson's backing
JJB Sports’ proposed company voluntary arrangement (CVA) has been further bolstered as it wins landlord Hammerson’s backing.
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NewsGo Outdoors to sell stake to private equity
Outdoors specialists Go Outdoors is poised to sell a minority stake to a private equity firm to fund its expansion plans.
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NewsInditex to push lesser known brands in UK
Spanish fashion giant Inditex plans to roll out its lesser-known brands including Pull and Bear and Bershka across the UK this year.
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NewsSports Direct throws down gauntlet to rival Decathlon
Sports Direct chief forecasts the pair will fight it out for global dominance over the next 10 years
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NewsStore revamps at heart of JJB’s recovery plans
JJB Sports chief executive Keith Jones is confident that its new business plan can revive the ailing sportswear retailer, despite like-for-likes slumping 13.5% from January 24 to March 13.
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NewsJJB bolstered by landlord Peel's backing
One of JJB’s largest landlords Peel Holdings has bolstered the struggling retailer’s survival plans by backing its CVA proposal.
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NewsN Brown launches new 50-plus brand Fabrici
Home shopping group N Brown is launching new brand Fabrici to target internet-savvy 50-plus women.
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NewsJJB asks shareholders for a further £65m
JJB Sports is asking its shareholders for an additional £65m to support its survival plans.
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NewsVery joins forces with Ferdinand’s footwear
Shop Direct has struck a deal with England and Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand to sell his footwear range via its Very brand, and is opening a dual-branded pop-up shop to promote the partnership.
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AnalysisReady for a rematch?
If its second CVA is successful, that is just the start of the fight to give JJB a sustainable future. Gemma Goldfingle looks at the challenges facing new chairman Mike McTighe
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NewsH&T Pawnbroker retail like-for-likes flat but overall profits surge
H&T Pawnbroker reported flat retail like-for-likes for the 2010 calendar year but overall profit before tax soared by 38%.