All Habitat articles – Page 6
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OpinionOn consistency
If you happen to stroll into Habitat’s Tottenham Court Road flagship, the chances are good not only that you’ll find what you what, but that the service will be helpful, well-informed and that the store environment will encourage you to hang around. But it’s a somewhat different proposition elsewhere.
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NewsHilco writes off 60% of Habitat debt
Habitat owner Hilco plans to write off 60% of the furniture retailer’s debts as part of a turnaround plan.
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GalleryA change of Habitat
Habitat has introduced new elements at its latest store, in Liverpool One, but is it a format that could be used elsewhere.
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Analysis
10 big questions for 2010 in retail
After getting through a turbulent year, retailers will be hoping for 2010 to be more steadying. Retail Week tackles 10 key questions that will be on everyone’s minds at the start of the year
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OpinionThe rules of social engagement
If 2009 was the year that retailers jumped on the Twitter bandwagon, then what will 2010 bring in terms of social media?
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NewsHabitat sold to Hilco
Habitat has been sold to Hilco in a deal that will see chief executive Mark Saunders remain in his position.
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NewsHilco-backed buyout on the cards at Habitat
The management of Habitat is understood to be close to securing a buyout of the furniture retailer.
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NewsManagement and Hilco lead race to buy Habitat
Habitat could be sold as early as next week with its management and restructuring specialists Hilco reported to be the front runners to buy it.
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NewsTrade buyers circle as Habitat pursues sale
International trade buyers are circling struggling furniture retailer Habitat as its owner considers whether to sell the business.
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NewsDwell hires chairman as it eyes Habitat acquisition
Mid-market furniture retailer Dwell has made Neil McCausland chairman and is considering bidding for all or parts of Habitat if it is put up for sale by Ikea owner ICAF Antillen.
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NewsHabitat may be sold after advisors brought in
Habitat’s Swedish owner has begun a strategic review of the furniture retailer which may lead to a sale of the business.
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NewsHabitat chief puts date on profitability return
New Habitat chief executive Mark Saunders expects to return the furniture and homewares chain to profitability within three years.
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NewsHabitat takes store at Liverpool One
Furniture and homewares retailer Habitat has signed for a store in shopping centre Liverpool One.
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NewsHabitat launches Europe marketing capaign with Helena Christensen
Furniture and homewares retailer Habitat is launching a marketing campaign across Europe featuring supermodel Helena Christensen.
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NewsHabitat drafts in marketing expert
Habitat has drafted in a marketing specialist as it seeks to develop a new marketing strategy.
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OpinionHabitat and the Twitter backlash
Habitat has provided a perfect case study in how not to use social media with its clumsy attempts to insert popular internet keywords into its promotional Twitter posts.
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NewsHabitat says misuse of Twitter keywords was a mistake
Habitat has been accused of trying to hijack interest in the Iranian election to drive users of the blogging site Twitter to posts about its special offer and Sale.
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News
Habitat confirms move into Middle East and Russia
Habitat has confirmed it is to open stores in the Middle East and Russia this year.
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News
Primark apologises to 'innocent employees' after BBC investigation
Primark has reiterated its stance on ethical business practices and expressed regret at the harm caused to staff employed by two of its suppliers, after the BBC showed video footage alleging it employed illegal immigrants in UK sweatshops.
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News
Habitat appoints group chief executive
Levi Strauss Europe vice president of retail Mark Saunders has been appointed chief executive of Habitat.