All articles by Lisa Berwin – Page 17
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Analysis
Keith Jones is diving in at the deep end at JJB Sports
The ex-DSGi man is diving in at the deep end at JJB Sports, arriving as chief executive after a calamitous year for the business. Lisa Berwin asks if he can get it back in shape.
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News
Links of London on course to round off year in strong position
Jewellery retailer Links of London claims it is set to reach sales of £80m by the end of the calendar year, with year-on-year growth of over 30%.
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Claire’s revamps its image in bid to appeal to older teenagers
Accessories specialist Claire’s is overhauling its image to appeal to older teenage customers as it plots aggressive expansion across Europe.
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United Carpets reports strong half
Profits for United Carpets grew 10.2% to £702,000 in the six months to September 30.
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Cheques to be phased out by 2018
October 2018 has been set as the date to end cheque payments, but only if an adequate alternative can be found.
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Mike Ashley to face further SFO investigations
Mike Ashley is understood to be facing an investigation into possible loans secured from Icelandic bank Kaupthing.
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H&M sales grow 1% in November
Sales at Swedish fashion group H&M increased by 1% in local currencies in November compared to the same month last year.
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Toys R Us website temporarily down in key Christmas trading period
Toys R Us’ UK site was down for around an hour today after a technical issue temporarily affected the site.
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Apple buys digital streaming service Lala
Apple is set to enter the growing world of music streaming by acquiring digital streaming service Lala.
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Adili sales fall below expectations
Ethical etailer Adili said sales have been below expectations since its fundraising in August.
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Opinion
EBay: fashion friend or foe?
EBay’s fixed price business has overtaken the auction part of the business on which it built its foundations. But talk to the luxury sector and eBay is still a dirty word.
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News
Keith Jones appointed as new JJB Sports chief executive
DSGi’s group retail director Keith Jones has been appointed as JJB’s new chief executive.
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HMV considering bid for Mama Group
HMV could make a bid for its live-music partner Mama Group, which is currently the subject of a takeover bid from its largest investor.
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Inditex profits ahead of expectations
Profits at Inditex fell 1% in the nine months to October 31 to €831m after a raft of new openings, largely beating forecasts.
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Profits down at Sports Direct despite strong UK retail sales
Pre-tax profits at Sports Direct have been hit by unfavourable exchange rates, falling 40.8% to £57.8m in the 26 weeks to October 25.
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News
JD Sports sells stake in JJB Sports
JD Sports Fashion has sold its shares in rival sports retailer JJB Sports.
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Primark has ‘best ever’ day in London
Primark’s flagship store on London’s Oxford Street is reported to have had its best-ever trading day on Saturday.
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Opinion
Flannels CVA signals continued woes for the luxury market
The economic crisis has well and truly taken the shine off the luxury market with excessive spending off the agenda for many.
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News
John Gildersleeve appointed as New Look chairman
New Look has appointed John Gildersleeve as its new chairman, who will take up the role in January replacing Phil Wrigley who will stand down after nine years at the fashion retailer.
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Grocery veteran John Cleland joins Esporta
Former First Quench director John Cleland has landed a new job as chief executive of health and leisure club operator Esporta.