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Opinion
Happiness is a warm shop
Retail must be at the heart of any survey into the nation’s well-being, says Jacqueline Gold
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News
Ann Summers Halloween radio ad banned
Ann Summers’ radio advert for Halloween has been banned for being too racy.
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Analysis
Get the parties started
It may not be a new business model, but allowing customers to sell your products through home shopping parties still has many benefits for retailers
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Opinion
Dealing with disaster
It’s how we learn from our mistakes and plan accordingly that defines us
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Opinion
Time for a retail coalition
If politicians can do it, why can’t retail join forces for the greater good, says Jacqueline Gold
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News
Ann Summers profits up 12%
Lingerie and sex toy retailer Ann Summers increased profits in its full year to June 2009 despite the wider financial crisis.
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Ann Summers to expand product range
Ann Summers is expanding its brand with the launch of cosmetics and swimwear ranges which will go into stores next month.
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Opinion
Why democracy is overrated
The high street’s future looks bland if we let market forces choose our fate, says Jacqueline Gold.
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Opinion
Use retail’s voice for greater good
Retailers can use their connections with consumers to help good causes, says Jacqueline Gold
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News
‘Family-friendly’ Ann Summers to open in key shopping centres
Ann Summers is to open in Westfield and Bluewater shopping centres as its new, more discreet store look makes the sex toys and lingerie retailer more acceptable to once-wary malls.
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Opinion
Niche products will hook buyers
Offering products that tap into customers’ passions will earn their loyalty, says Jacqueline Gold
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News
New marketing director for Ann Summers
Ann Summers has hired a new marketing director, Fiona Davis, who will form part of its growth plans.
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Opinion
Become part of the story
Retailers should make the most of the media circus to raise their profiles, says Jacqueline Gold
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News
Ann Summers co-founder Ralph Gold bought out for £56.5m
Sex toys and lingerie chain Ann Summers co-founder Ralph Gold pocketed a £56.5m dividend as he sold his entire stake in the chain to his older brother.The information is revealed in accounts filed at Companies House by parent company Gold Group International, which also owns underwear retailer Knickerbox.David Gold bought ...
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News
Ann Summers parties gain in popularity as women seek extra cash
Ann Summers has had an influx of applications to host its eponymous parties as women try to find new ways to raise cash through the downturn.
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Ann Summers appoints new managing director
Ann Summers has hired a former Asda director as managing director.
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TK Maxx poaches Julian Baker from Ann Summers
Ann Summers marketing and business development director Julian Baker is leaving the company to join TK Maxx.
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Ann Summers raises curtain on plush look
Ann Summers unveiled a new-look store on London’s Oxford Street on Monday that has been designed to give the brand a more upmarket feel.
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Knickerbox rebrands to drive sales
Ann Summers is to relaunch Knickerbox in July, in an effort to double its sales in two years.