All articles by Lisa Berwin – Page 7
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News
Inditex and H&M break into new markets
Two of Europe’s largest fashion retailers Inditex and H&M have taken their first steps into new growth markets this week; with Inditex opening its first store in India and H&M announcing its first opening in Turkey.
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Aurum wants Mappin to be ‘next Tiffany’
Jewellery group Aurum aims to lift sales above £350m this financial year with a plan to turn Mappin & Webb into “the next Tiffany”.
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Sales at Signet hit by election uncertainty
Sales in the UK at Jewellery group Signet fell 0.2% on a like-for-like basis in its first quarter to May 1, as the election tool its toll on consumer confidence.
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Opinion
JJB Sports has an uphill battle on its hands
As expected JJB Sports figures this morning did not make pretty reading and although steps have been made to start turning the business around it is going to be a long uphill marathon rather than a quick sprint to recovery.
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Profits soar at pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond
Pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond is plotting more stores as cash-strapped consumers helped pre-tax profits soar 75% to £10.8m.
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Original Factory Shop denies sale
Updated: The Original Factory Shop has today denied that the value department store has been put up for sale by private equity owner Duke Street.
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Flying Brands buys Flowers Direct
Flying Brands has bought flower delivery firm Flowers Direct out of administration for £2.95m.
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Aurum has a sparkling start to the year as profits rise
Aurum, the owner of Mappin & Webb , Watches of Switzerland and Goldsmiths has reported full year operating profits grew to £6.5m in the year to January 31, up from £3.1m the year before.
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Pentland builds stake in Blacks to block another Mike Ashley bid
Updated: Blacks Leisure confirmed today that Pentland Group has snapped up a 5.86% stake in the outdoor specialist.
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Online sales up 13% in April
Online sales in April rose 13% to £4.4bn according to figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.
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Andy Hornby earns £2m for first nine months as Alliance Boots chief
Alliance Boots boss Andy Hornby was paid over £2m for the first nine months in his role at the pharmacy and beauty chain.
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Analysis
The new North-South divide
With looming public sector cuts and job losses set to hit the North harder than the South, will regional disparities return?
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Firebox diversifies in bid to double business
Toys and gadget etailer Firebox has said it plans to double its business in the next three years after widening its offer from ‘boys’ toys’ to attract a wider customer base.
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Sports Direct stake in Blacks diluted after fundraising approved
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has had its stake in Blacks Leisure diluted after the outdoor retailer’s £20m fundraising was approved this afternoon.
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JD Sports adds to brand stable with Sonneti acquisition
JD Sports Fashion has bought preppy menswear brand Sonneti from the WDT stable of brands.
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Shop Direct outsourcing to impact 160 jobs
Home shopping business Shop Direct Group is planning to outsource some of its IT and network capabilities which will impact 160 jobs in the business.
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James Bidwell leaves Anthropologie
Managing director of Anthropologie Europe James Bidwell has left the retailer after a business restructure made his role redundant.
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Inflation hits 3.7% in April
Consumer price inflation (CPI) rose in the year to April to 3.7%, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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OFT to probe Sports Direct stake in Blacks
The Office of Fair Trading is investigating Sports Direct’s stake in Blacks Leisure which it won ownership of in a High Court claim last week.
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Sports Direct wins High Court battle over shares
Sports Direct has won a High Court claim over disputed shares in its rivals.