All Hobbs articles – Page 2
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AnalysisData: The UK's top 30 multichannel retailers
In 2017, there aren’t many retailers that don’t operate an ecommerce site, but being a successful multichannel retailer is so much more than simply opening an online store.
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OpinionOpinion: The future of shopping – functional or fun?
The general consensus is that in the future shopping will be either functional or fun.
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NewsHobbs approached by Phase Eight owner Foschini
Foschini, the South African group that owns Phase Eight and Whistles, has thrown its hat into the ring to buy womenswear brand Hobbs, The Sunday Times reported.
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AnalysisHobbs’ Meg Lustman on rediscovering the retailer's mojo
When chief executive Meg Lustman arrived at fashion retailer Hobbs three years ago she was greeted by a business that had lost its way.
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AnalysisBrexit: Survival lessons from the last recession
The reduced consumer spending that is expected in the run-up to Brexit is spurring many retailers to expand overseas. What can we learn from retailers’ expansion during the credit crunch?
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NewsNRF: Sweaty Betty details US and online expansion
UK athleisure retailer sets its sight on US and online during first day of NRF’s retail show in the Big Apple.
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NewsHobbs' sales rise in run-up to Christmas
Women’s fashion retailer Hobbs unveiled a 3.9% increase in like-for-like sales in the 13 weeks to December 31.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Hobbs and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct to sell its brands, Hobbs put up for sale and supermarkets report solid Christmas trading.
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DataRetail league table: Christmas trading 2016
Find out how retailers have performed during the critical Christmas 2016 trading period, with our league table comparing like-for-like sales.
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NewsHobbs boss insists Brexit makes international expansion ‘more attractive’
Hobbs boss Meg Lustman has insisted that international expansion has become “more attractive” since Brexit as it eyes standalone US stores.
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NewsHobbs earnings surge as international sales surpass expectations
Hobbs reported a jump in its full-year earnings and is mulling plans to accelerate its US expansion due to sales “outperforming expectations”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail News on BHS, shop building applications and Hobbs
Retail round-up: BHS's remaining 114 shops to shut, shop building applications plunged 9% in 2015 and Hobbs’ earnings soar 18%.
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NewsIn pictures: Be Inspired summer drinks networking party
More than 80 senior retail figures gathered at a sparkling drinks reception last month to toast Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign as the initiative continues to gain momentum.
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NewsFashion retailer Hobbs appoints new finance chief
Hobbs has appointed new chief financial officer Mehul Tank to replace its newly promoted omnichannel trading director Simon Luscombe.
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NewsHobbs enters Germany through department store concessions
Hobbs will launch its first physical retail presence in Germany via department stores link ups with Wöhrl and SinnLeffers.
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NewsHammerson buys Birmingham’s Grand Central shopping centre for £335m
Birmingham’s Grand Central shopping centre, home to 40 retailers including John Lewis, has been sold to property firm Hammerson for £335m.
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GalleryStore gallery: Hotel Chocolat lifts the lid on a new format in Cambridge
Specialist retailer Hotel Chocolat has added another string to its bow by opening a store in Cambridge which is equal parts cafe and shop.
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NewsHobbs losses widen to £15.6m as it takes turnaround action
Full-year pre-tax losses at Hobbs increased to £15.6m in the year the womenswear retailer undertook a strategic review of the business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carphone Warehouse, Morrisons, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on August 10, 2015: Carphone Warehouse’s data hacked, Morrisons overhauls self-service tills and Tesco’s ‘junk’ free status.
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OpinionComment: Black Friday is here to stay, for better or worse
Black Friday looks set to be a fixture of the UK retail calendar following Amazon and Asda’s US led success with the trend in previous years.