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NewsJJB Sports confirms plans for second CVA
Sports retailer JJB Sports has confirmed it is to attempt a second Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) within two years in order to ensure the survival of the business.
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NewsSteven Esom appointed to BRC role
Former Waitrose and Marks & Spencer director Steven Esom is to become chairman of the BRC’s commercial arm, BRC Trading.
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NewsFindel unveils £80.5m fundraising
Home shopping group Findel has unveiled an £80.5m fundraising as it restructures its balance sheet and bids to improve performance.
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NewsJohn Lewis pension trust sells Ocado stake
The John Lewis Partnership Pensions Trust has sold its remaining stake in online grocer Ocado.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports 'pleasing' start to new financial year
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose last week as its new financial year kicked off.
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OpinionBest Buy thinks outside the box
It is less than a year since US electricals giant Best Buy planted its flag in this country in partnership with Carphone Warehouse with its first big-box store in Thurrock.
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NewsJJB set for showdown with landlords over second CVA
Angry property owners threaten not to support another CVA now the market has picked up
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NewsIn Focus: Hamleys versus The Entertainer
Hamleys is a British retailing enigma. The best-known name in toy retailing, its iconic Regent Street store is an international tourist destination to rival Harrods.
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NewsFrench Connection steams ahead
Fashion group French Connection expects profits for the year just ended to be at least £6.8m, compared with a restated £1m last year.
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NewsSainsbury’s improved offer impresses analysts
City analysts came away from a company visit last week impressed by the improvements Sainsbury’s is making in non-food.
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NewsHugo Boss sell-off suits new-look Moss Bros
Moss Bros boss Brian Brick has hailed the decision to sell its 15 Hugo Boss franchise stores to Hugo Boss UK for £16.5m as a “transformational” moment for the group.
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NewsSuperGroup vows stellar performance will continue
SuperGroup chief executive Julian Dunkerton has promised continued growth after a stellar third quarter, and said the retailer’s phenomenal share price rise since last year’s IPO reflected that the company is delivering on its promises so far.
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NewsGeneral stores boosted by January sales rise
A January sales fillip, takeover talk and musical chairs in the boardroom helped buoy up general retailers over the week and they outperformed the All-share index.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe.com to relaunch in push for £100m sales target
Fashion etailer My-Wardrobe is to relaunch its website at the end of the month in a bid to give a clearer idea of its offer.
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Shoppers to decide Brand Alley offer
Private sales etailer Brand Alley has introduced a section on its website that allows shoppers to decide what products will go on sale.
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NewsGo Outdoors considers float as its plans for growth accelerate
Outdoor specialist Go Outdoors will decide whether to push the button on a float of the business early next year, after having ruled out a sale.
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NewsHed Kandi shuts stores less than a year after launch
Music and lifestyle retailer Hed Kandi has shut its two stores less than a year after opening.
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News22 British Bookshops stores bought by WHSmith
The British Bookshops & Stationers (BBS) name is set to survive for the foreseeable future after WHSmith purchased the intellectual property rights of the business plus 22 stores for £1m.
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NewsDebenhams opens first pop-up shop
Debenhams has opened its first pop-up shop, timed to coincide with London Fashion Week and featuring the department store’s newest designer collaboration, Edition.
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NewsPeacocks prompts IPO speculation after beginning hunt for chairman
Value fashion group Peacocks intends to appoint a chairman for the first time in five years, prompting speculation that an IPO may be on the cards.