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All Halfords articles – Page 22
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NewsHalfords revenues up in first quarter but like-for-like sales fall
Car and cycle accessories retailer Halfords has reported that first quarter group sales grew 9.6% in the 13 weeks to July 2.
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NewsCity forces Ocado to slash IPO share price
The City kept up pressure on Ocado as it prepared for Wednesday’s float and, at the last moment, forced the online grocer to slash its asking price.
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NewsCity perks up as general retailers bounce back
There was plenty to interest stock market store-watchers as general retailers staged a bounce-back over the week, Ocado generated excitement and controversy with its IPO plans and takeover talk swirled around Sainsbury’s.
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NewsCity perks up as general retailers bounce back
There was plenty to interest stock market store-watchers as general retailers staged a bounce-back over the week, Ocado generated excitement and controversy with its IPO plans and takeover talk swirled around Sainsbury’s.
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NewsRetailers predict return to form after England’s World Cup KO
Tournament disappointment turns to optimism as retailers expect footfall and trade to bounce back
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NewsRetailers in favour despite hike in VAT
Retailers can live with the effects of Tuesday’s emergency Budget: that was the snap judgement of store chiefs and investors alike to the Chancellor’s announcement.
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AnalysisInternational expansion: A world of opportunity for retailers
As UK growth slows talk of overseas expansion is once again high on the retail agenda, but retailers need to pick their international markets with care, finds Liz Morrell
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NewsHalfords seeks more deals as profits soar 27%
Car parts and cycles retailer Halfords is revving up to acquire more businesses after full-year figures showed the business is motoring.
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NewsStrong year for Halfords as profits grow 26.7%
Pre-tax profits at Halfords soared 26.7% to £117.1m beating analyst expectations in its full year to April 2.
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OpinionThe human touch
Online growth is a huge opportunity for retailers but stores are still central
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NewsRetail shares rebound after last week’s blow
Food and general retail stocks alike bounced back after last week’s plunge, both outperforming the All Share index.
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AnalysisHalfords’ distribution centre: Automatic for the people
Halfords’ new distribution centre in Coventry will give the retailer flexibility and provide massive cost savings. Joanna Perry took a tour while the technology was being tested
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NewsHalfords to hire mergers and acquisitions director
Motor accessories and cycles specialist Halfords is on the hunt for a head of mergers and acquisitions as it strives to bolster its offer.
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HobbyCraft aims high for new owner
Art and crafts retailer HobbyCraft has said it would aspire to surpass Pets at Home as a success story for its new owner, Bridgepoint, following its sale last week to the private equity investor for nearly £120m.
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AnalysisFive big questions for Asda’s new boss
Asda is finding trading tough but has big ambitions. As Andy Bond prepares to take a back seat, Jennifer Creevy looks at the big issues his successor will need to tackle to get the grocer back on track
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NewsAcquisition of HobbyCraft still on Halfords radar
Halfords is thought to still be interested in acquiring arts and crafts retailer HobbyCraft as the deadline for final bids, April 19, draws closer.
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OpinionJoin the chain gang
Taking control of your supply chain can cut costs and extract more value, says David Wild
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OpinionTalking books: the way forward
Walking through the lone example of TK Maxx Woman last week it was hard not to wonder which retailers might do something similar.