All articles by Leanne Carr – Page 2
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GalleryStore gallery: The rise of fashion rental at Liberty and Selfridges
Luxury fashion rental platforms Hurr and My Wardrobe HQ both unveiled pop-ups in two of the most famous department stores in London.
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NewsRetail sales ‘return to growth’ in January, says BRC
Retail sales registered a “semi-positive performance” during January despite changing consumer shopping habits.
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NewsWHSmith calls for rent payment shake-up for high street stores
WHSmith has called for landlords to review its high street rental agreements following tough trading conditions.
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NewsKingfisher completes executive board with chief people officer
Kingfisher chief executive Thierry Garnier has filled the final position on his new executive team.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is small the new big for department stores?
Alongside the news that Macy’s will be shutting 125 stores over the next three years as part of a cost-cutting initiative, the department store retailer also unveiled plans for a smaller-format store.
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NewsPets at Home poaches Studio Retail Group exec as new chair
Pets at Home has appointed a new non-executive chair to succeed Tony De Nunzio.
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NewsCasper faces nightmare after slashing IPO valuation
Casper Sleep has again slashed the amount it is seeking in its initial public offering to encourage investors to buy a stake in the struggling retailer.
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NewsAnimal rights group Peta buys stake in Frasers Group
The animal rights group Peta has bought a stake in Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, allowing activists to attend the retailer’s annual investors meeting in September.
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NewsRaise corporation tax to save struggling high street, bosses urge
The Treasury should increase corporation tax to fund a business rates cut for high street retailers, a new government-commissioned report has said.
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NewsJohn Lewis bolsters top team with exec appointment
John Lewis Partnership has appointed an executive director of strategy and commercial development to its top team.
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NewsIkea to shut Coventry store with hundreds of jobs at risk
Ikea is set to shut its store in Coventry following “consistent losses” over the years due to changing customer shopping habits in the area.
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NewsOutgoing Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis delays departure
Outgoing Tesco boss Dave Lewis will stay in his role longer than previously expected.
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NewsFrench Connection fails to find buyer as sale taken off the table
French Connection has revealed it is no longer looking for a buyer, following a strategic review.
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NewsLaura Ashley chief executive set to step down
Laura Ashley’s chief executive and executive director Kwan Cheong Ng will retire in April.
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NewsConsumer confidence jitters ease after ‘Boris bounce’
Consumer confidence is heading towards positive territory following four years of negative scores.
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NewsAmazon sales soar as ‘more people than ever’ joined Prime
Amazon sales have beat expectations as the online giant posted its full-year results.
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NewsJohn Lewis loses another member of top team
John Lewis & Partners customer director Craig Inglis is stepping down in March after 12 years at the business.
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AnalysisProfile: Helena Helmersson – the most powerful woman in retail
As H&M posted its full-year results today, it was revealed that veteran chair Stefan Persson is stepping down after 20 years in the role to be succeeded by his son Karl-Johan Persson.
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NewsHamleys hires former Debenhams exec as new boss
Hamleys has appointed former Debenhams and The Body Shop executive David Smith as its new chief executive.
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NewsManoMano targets ‘ambitious growth’ following fundraising round
Home and DIY retailer ManoMano has completed another round of fundraising in a bid to become the “European market leader in DIY, home improvement and gardening”.