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NewsTGJones restructuring plan waved through by court
Embattled high street retailer TGJonesâ restructuring plan has been approved by the High Court, allowing the brand to push forward with its turnaround plan.
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NewsTGJones on brink of collapse as judge delays ruling
The owner of TGJones has warned that the 480 stores business is on the brink of collapse after a judge delayed ruling on its restructuring plan.
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NewsCourt decision imminent on TGJones restructuring
Court approval will be sought today and tomorrow for the restructuring of embattled TGJones, which has won backing from some of its main landlords.
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NewsTGJones squeezes suppliers in last-ditch rescue attempt
The owner of WHSmithâs former high street chain risks a wave of fresh criticism as the retailer seeks to postpone repayments owed to major suppliers.
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NewsJD.com promotional event achieves record number of users placing orders
Chinese retail juggernaut JD.com has seen a new record in the number of users placing orders this year.
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NewsWaterstones owner shows interest in takeover of The Very Group
Waterstones owner Elliott Advisors is reportedly among several parties eyeing up a potential takeover of The Very Group.
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NewsJoybuy promises deals bonanza as it launches âsummer Black Fridayâ
New UK retail arrival Joybuy is to hold a âsummer Black Fridayâ promotion that is expected to win trade as consumers hit by the high cost of living splash out on bargains.
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AnalysisWhat the City makes of WHSmithâs capital raise
WHSmithâs travails seem to be going from bad to worse, with the retailer issuing another profit warning today and launching an (ultimately successful) c.ÂŁ100m capital raise.
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NewsWHSmith launches capital raise as global turmoil takes toll
WHSmith is to raise money through a new share placing after cutting profit expectations and warning on its outlook as conflict continues in the Middle East.
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NewsHobbycraft pays out to creditors as it makes early exit from CVA
Specialist retailer Hobbycraft has exited its CVA two years earlier than envisaged and distributed a pot of cash to creditors, Retail Week can reveal
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AnalysisHow value retailer B&M aims to bounce back with focus on basics
Low-price retailer B&M may have suffered a fall in full-year profits, but a strategic focus on the basics that originally made it such a success gives grounds for encouragement.
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NewsB&M reports profits fall after âdifficult yearâ
Value retailer B&M has suffered a fall in annual profits but its boss says it has âmoved at paceâ to address problems.
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NewsHome Bargains eyes up heritage brand acquisition
Value retailer Home Bargains is pondering the purchase of famous pottery brand Denby out of administration.
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NewsModella snaps up Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Investor Modella Capital has acquired homewares business Flying Tiger Copenhagen and all 1,100 of its stores across 44 countries.
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NewsTGJones CEO criticises former owner WHSmith for âunder-investmentâ
TGJones chief executive Alex Willson has said his fist impression was âthe huge scale of under-investment over many yearsâ, in an interview with the Financial Times.
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NewsThe Works expects profits to beat expectations following âoutperformanceâ
Books, arts and crafts, and toys retailer The Works has reported that full-year profits will be higher than anticipated as its growth strategy bears fruit.
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InterviewWHSmith UK boss Andrew Harrison on piloting the business through turbulence
Retail Week hears from WHSmith UK boss Andrew Harrison â the man tasked with guiding the business through one of the most turbulent periods in its history.
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NewsTGJones could collapse into insolvency by summer
Modella Capital has told creditors to back its restructuring proposals or risk the business collapsing into insolvency by the end of July, according to restructuring plans seen by Retail Week.
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AnalysisTGJonesâ restructuring plan reveals a businessâ desperate fight for survival
Retail Week has seen the restructuring plan put forward to creditors and landlords by TGJones owner Modella Capital. The details make for grim reading.
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OpinionâAs retailers find life a slog, roll on the World Cupâ
Industry data doesnât make pretty reading. Retailers must take opportunities where they can and make their own luck, says George MacDonald