All Hobbycraft articles – Page 4
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AnalysisScottish independence: Retail chief executives give their verdict
On the day Scotland heads en masse to the polling booths, Retail Week rounds up how retail bosses expect Scottish independence will impact the retail industry and affect consumers.
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NewsHobbycraft profits down after investment as it prepares loyalty card
Hobbycraft has reported profits of £7m for its full year on the back of a 9% increase in revenue and heavy investment in initiatives including a new loyalty card.
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NewsFormer Hobbycraft boss Chris Crombie unveils flagship C-Crafts store
Arts and crafts retailer C-Crafts, which was founded by former Hobbycraft chief executive Chris Crombie, is opening a flagship store near Warrington.
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NewsHobbycraft signs first TV series sponsorship deal
Craft retailer Hobbycraft has signed a deal to sponsor new TV programme Crafty Beggars, which is launching in October.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is the high street having a resurgence?
As Carpetright and Hobbycraft look to the high street for new stores, is the high street enjoying a resurgence? Retail Week asks the experts.
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NewsHobbycraft to target London with high street store format
Hobbycraft has developed a new high street store format so it can open more shops in Greater London.
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NewsAnalysis: Who could succeed Sir Ian Gibson as Morrisons chairman?
Morrisons chairman Sir Ian Gibson is stepping down next year. Who might have the right credentials to succeed him at a tough time for the grocer?
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NewsHobbycraft plans personalised marketing drive
Hobbycraft is building its customer database as it prepares for a big personalised marketing push next year.
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NewsHobbyCraft criticised for insisting foreign warehouse workers speak English
Arts and crafts retailer HobbyCraft has been criticised for insisting that staff in its Staffordshire distribution centre speak only English.
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NewsVideo: Hobbycraft's Katherine Paterson unveils priorities for 2014
Hobbycraft has launched an exclusive new range with TV presenter and craft expert Kirstie Allsopp, as it focuses on refreshing its product offer this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How succession planning can help you find the perfect retail chief executive
Sainsbury’s commercial director Mike Coupe is set to take over as chief executive from Justin King later this year. But a finding boss can be a difficult process which succession planning can help with.
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NewsHobbycraft hires retail veteran Archie Norman as chairman
Hobbycraft has appointed retail veteran and Asda savior Archie Norman as its new chairman, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Prime and secondary rents are transforming retail parks
Polarisation remains the theme for retail parks, as prime rents hold up and secondary rents are on a downward trajectory, finds Mark Faithfull.
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NewsHobbycraft ramps up ecommerce as sales rise
Hobbycraft is stepping up its multichannel strategy after investment in improved ecommerce capabilities.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Abercrombie & Fitch; Marks & Spencer; eBay; Debenhams; Hobbycraft
Retail news round-up July 25, 2013: Abercrombie & Fitch recruitment policy investigated, M&S autumn womenswear launches and eBay tests hire site in the UK.
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NewsChristmas comes early at HobbyCraft
It is normal for retailers to start planning for Christmas months in advance, but Hobbycraft is actually launching part of its Christmas range in store and online this week because many of its customers are already starting to make their cards and decorations.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Hobbycraft sets management standards
Stephanie Hush of Hobbycraft won the NCR Store Manager of the Year award for her determination, enthusiasm and sales growth success.
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NewsCrafts retailer Hobbycraft to complete delayed digital roll-out by summer
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is poised to begin a digital roll out, including the launch of click-and-collect, after a delay last year.
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NewsHobbyCraft appoints Katherine Paterson to deliver multichannel plans
Arts and craft specialist retailer HobbyCraft has appointed former B&Q marketing boss Katherine Paterson to drive its multichannel strategy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for Comet?
What are the options left on the table for Comet which, as revealed by Retail-Week.com today, intends to enter administration next week?