All articles by Leanne Carr – Page 6
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NewsEuan Sutherland appointed as Saga chief executive
Euan Sutherland has taken on the role of chief executive at the specialist service provider for people over 50, Saga group.
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NewsTopshop chief executive Paul Price resigns
Topshop boss Paul Price has resigned after deciding to relocate back to the USA.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts Black Friday sales jump
John Lewis & Partners has posted a rise in sales during its Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotional events.
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GalleryIn pictures: Watches of Switzerland expands London flagship
Watches of Switzerland has expanded its Regent Street store and opened a new Rolex boutique and redesigned showroom
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NewsM&S set to downsize biggest flagship stores
Marks & Spencer is to downsize around 20 of its largest stores in expensive city-centre locations as part of its turnaround plan.
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NewsClintons seals pre-pack admin deal saving 2,500 jobs
Greetings cards specialst Clintons has been bought out of administration by Esquire Retail Limited, safeguarding all 2,500 jobs.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill’s profits rise in ‘turnaround’ period
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill group has posted an increase in profits as the fashion retailer continued to expand its luxury division.
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NewsAmazon hits back at union for ‘spreading misinformation’
Amazon has responded to union protests over the amount of tax it pays and staff welfare, saying the union was “spreading misinformation”.
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NewsBoohoo hails record-breaking Black Friday weekend
Boohoo has registered a “strong” Black Friday performance across the promotional weekend with key brands bolstering sales.
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NewsBlack Friday boosts sales in ‘strong’ November, say BRC-KPMG
The latest BRC-KPMG sales figures registered a welcome boost for retailers in November.
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NewsBlack Friday sales rise 16.5% and Cyber Monday transactions climb
Black Friday sales advanced 16.5% by value and shoppers are continuing to spend on Cyber Monday, the latest payment data has revealed.
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NewsDr Martens owner sets sights on £1bn sale
Dr Martens’ owner – private equity firm Permira – is looking to sell the shoe brand for £1bn.
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NewsDobbies mulls float as sales and profits blossom
Dobbies has posted an uplift in profits and sales during its full-year results and is considering a stock market float.
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NewsUnion calls for shoppers to ‘keep their cool’ on Black Friday
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) is calling for shoppers to remain calm during the Black Friday sales following an increase in abusive behaviour towards staff during the pre-Christmas sales.
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NewsPeacocks set to buy Bonmarché out of administration
Peacocks is poised to buy Bonmarché out of administration after being identified as the peferred bidder for the embattled business.
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NewsOcado to open ‘mini’ customer fulfilment centre
Ocado has revealed it is opening a sixth customer fulfilment centre in Bristol as part of ongoing growth plans.
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NewsSupermarket plastic rises despite reduction pledges
Plastic use at supermarkets has risen despite commitments to reducing plastic waste.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How woke is Victoria’s Secret?
Victoria’s Secret’s cancellation of its formerly ratings-topping fashion show and plunging profits are the latest evidence that the brand is losing touch with contemporary consumers. Can it ever regain relevance?
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NewsIkea profits fall despite sales rise
Ikea’s full-year profits fell despite its online sales soaring 50%.
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NewsIkea invests €200m in race to be ‘climate positive’
Ikea has invested €200m into environmental initiatives to hit its 2030 targets to become a “climate-positive” business.