All articles by Lisa Berwin – Page 29
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NewsH&M unveils latest collaboration with Jimmy Choo
H&M has unveiled its latest designer collaboration, this time with luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo.
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NewsAquascutum receives approach from Crombie owner
Aquascutum may be able to secure its future after its owners were approached by Crombie owner Alan Lewis.
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NewsKesa to sell Swiss business
Kesa has entered exclusive talks with Swiss electricals retailer FUST to sell its Swiss operation for CHF20m (£11.4m).
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NewsGame trading in line with expectations
Game Group has said that trading since February has remained in line with expectations.
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AnalysisSupplier discounts and terms under the spotlight
Bhs is just one of the retailers changing supplier terms. Here, we ask what kinds of discounts suppliers are being asked for and how supplier terms are changing.
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NewsScandinavia next in M and M Euro drive
Discount e-tailer M and M Direct intends to open up its new euro currency website to countries in Scandinavia as it takes advantage of the weak pound.
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NewsMarks & Spencer directors miss out on bonuses
Marks & Spencer executive directors, including chairman and chief executive Sir Stuart Rose, all went without bonuses and pay rises last year after pre-tax profits at the retailer fell 40 per cent.
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NewsNew UK managing director for Inditex as Stefano Sutter moves to Europe
Zara owner Inditex has appointed a new UK and Ireland managing director to replace Stefano Sutter, who has been moved from his role to run other European markets for the Spanish fashion giant.
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NewsAquascutum kicks off consulation with all staff
Aquascutum’s entire 343-strong workforce has been put into consultation, raising questions over the future of the luxury brand.
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NewsPossible sale on cards for Borders
New funding is being sought for Borders UK, which could result in a possible sale.
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NewsJJB Sports completes refinancing
JJB Sports has completed its refinancing and ended its standstill agreement with its banks.
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NewsConran charity shop design to be rolled out
A new charity shop concept created in partnership with Mary Portas and Conran & Partners for Save the Children will be rolled out nationwide.
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NewsOnline sales still defying the recession despite slowing e-tail growth
Online shopping is continuing to prove more resilient than the high street through the recession and is expected to grow this year by 13.3 per cent to £20.9bn, despite signs the growth of the channel is slowing.
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NewsLaura Ashley enjoys sales lift
Laura Ashley has reported a like-for-like sales uplift of 6.9 per cent in the 17 weeks to May 30.
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NewsHome Retail boss misses bonus
Home Retail Group chief executive Terry Duddy took a hit of over £900,000 to his total pay last year after missing out on a performance-related bonus.
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One in four workers in retail have taken pay cut in recession
One in four retail and sales workers have had their pay cut since the start of the recession.
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NewsSupermarkets under fire over suppliers accused of illegal rainforest destruction
The big four supermarkets are being accused of sourcing from Brazilian farms responsible for illegal deforestation.
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NewsDavid Jones says loss-making JJB Sports is his ‘biggest challenge ever’
JJB Sports executive chairman David Jones has described his turnaround attempt as “the biggest challenge I have ever had”, as the retailer posted a full-year loss of £189m.
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NewsClarks to build £20m international web arm
Footwear giant Clarks expects its online operation to become a £20m business in the next year, as it gears up to take the website international.
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AnalysisMothercare: Making child’s play of growth in a recession
Ben Gordon has revitalised Mothercare with better products, a strong online presence and a focused overseas strategy. Lisa Berwin reports