All articles by Leanne Carr – Page 13
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Watch: Would FTSE 100 relegation spell disaster for M&S?
As Marks & Spencer teeters on the brink of relegation from the FTSE 100 for the first time in its history, the team discuss what impact it could have on the high street bellwether.
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Watch: Is Asos' supplier squeeze a sign of desperation?
Following profit warnings earlier in the year and asking suppliers for discounts this week, Asos is under scrutiny. The team debate if boss Nick Beighton can get the etailer back on track.
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Mulberry poaches longstanding Ted Baker finance director
Mulberry has appointed longstanding Ted Baker director as its new group finance director.
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Laura Ashley to open ‘very different’ flagship at Westfield London
Laura Ashley told Retail Week it will open a flagship store with a “fresh look” in November, following its preliminary results today.
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Three-quarters of retail bosses say more sustainability rules needed
Executives at leading fashion and retail companies say “more regulation will be needed” to deliver change around sustainability issues, a poll by Odgers Berndtson has revealed.
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Analysis
Analysis: Should you treat your store manager like a CEO?
Retailers such as M&S and Travis Perkins are giving more responsibility to their store managers. Retail Week finds out why and looks into what decisions store managers should make.
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Interview
How returning AO.com boss John Roberts is shaking up the sector
After returning to lead AO.com after a two-year hiatus, founder and chief executive John Roberts is expanding the etailer’s ecosystem, learning from its past mistakes and combating the “pain in the arse” of Brexit.
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Global Fashion Group sales rise and losses narrow
Global Fashion Group posted rising sales during its first half following the recent IPO.
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Hammerson appoints new chief financial officer
Hammerson has appointed a new chief financial officer who will also be made executive director on joining the company in September.
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Mike Ashley sacks Jack Wills boss Suzanne Harlow
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has sacked Jack Wills boss Suzanne Harlow, just weeks after buying the retailer out of administration.
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John Lewis Partnership sales fall despite product launches
John Lewis Partnership’s weekly sales figures were affected by the ongoing “gloomy weather” despite a host of new products being launched across the group.
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Poundland owner prepares for sale or float
Poundland owner Pepkor Europe is understood to be mulling a €4bn (£3.6bn) sale or flotation next month.
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Ted Baker partners with Next to expand childrenswear
Ted Baker has announced it has joined forces with Next to help create and sell Ted Baker childrenswear products.
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Sports Direct closes eight Jack Wills stores with more at risk
Sports Direct has shuttered eight Jack Wills stores after acquiring the preppy brand earlier this month.
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Lakeland launches first loyalty club scheme
Lakeland has unveiled plans to launch its first loyalty club, offering customers discounts, special offers and previews of new products.
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Homebase appoints former Kingfisher director to lead Bathstore
Homebase has announced the new director of Bathstore following the acquisition of the bathroom retailer last month.
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Steinhoff to sell off assets following accountancy scandal
South African retail giant Steinhoff is set to cut its debt and trim down its assets to focus on retail investments after a previous $7bn (£5.8bn) accountancy scandal.
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Analysis
Analysis: How Britain’s oldest furniture store Heal’s is going digital
Heal’s furniture store is steeped in history. Opening in the 19th century – as a business that brought French-style feather-filled mattresses to the masses – John Harris Heal started what is now one of Britain’s most well-known furniture stores.
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Watches of Switzerland hails ‘strong’ first quarter since IPO
Watches of Switzerland group posted an increase in sales and like for likes during its first quarter since becoming a listed business.
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Debenhams poised to name Vansteenkiste as new boss
Debenhams executive chair Terry Duddy will step down next month as its owners prepare to appoint a new chief executive.