All Mothercare articles – Page 14
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OpinionComment: Delivery was a key reason for poor Christmas performances
It comes as little surprise that discussion of Debenhams’ and Mothercare’s lacklustre Christmas results have mentioned their online delivery propositions.
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OpinionComment: Mothercare lost out to rivals after Christmas gamble
Mothercare has issued a shock profit warning which has seen its share price plummet in this morning’s trading.
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NewsUpdated: Mothercare warns on profits amid 'highly promotional' Christmas conditions
Mothercare has issued a profit warning blaming the “highly promotional” Christmas environment and lower footfall impacting sales and margins.
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OpinionComment: Debenhams shares drop after supplier squeeze
Retail stocks across the board edged down over the week as the City suffered a case of nerves that Christmas trading has not fully taken off as hoped for.
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NewsRetailers face nightmare before Christmas as forecasts slashed
Fears are mounting that this Christmas could be disappointing for retailers as the weather, deep discounting and low wage growth impact festive spending.
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NewsMothercare records first half-year profit since 2010
Mothercare is back in the black for the first time since 2010. Group underlying pre-tax profit rose to £2m in the first half, up from a £1.8m loss last year.
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NewsDunelm boss Nick Wharton joins Mothercare board
Mothercare has appointed Dunelm chief executive Nick Wharton as non-executive director.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on online grocery sales, Mothercare and Debenhams
Retail news round-up October 24, 2013: Online grocery sales to double in five European markets; Mothercare appoints group director of communications; and Debenhams hires Forward3D
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NewsMothercare UK like-for-likes down 1.9% in second quarter
Mothercare’s UK second quarter like-for-likes fell 1.9% as market competition across the home and travel categories impacted margins.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Ted Baker - a great advert for good design
Ted Baker famously hasn’t got to where it is today, after 25 years of existence, by spending lots of money on advertising and PR.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will the retail board of the future look like?
Marks & Spencer digital boss Laura Wade-Gery has warned about the dearth of multichannel positions on retail boards, but businesses will likely have to update other top roles too.
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NewsDreams hires former Mothercare managing director Mike Logue as chief executive
Beds retailer Dreams has hired former Mothercare managing director Mike Logue as its new chief executive.
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AnalysisMobile site review: Mothercare Vs Babies R Us
Vicky Wilkinson, senior planner at Savvy Marketing, shares her view of good and bad sites.
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NewsMothercare hires ex-Play.com director Ryan Murray as ELC trading director
Mothercare has hired former Play.com director Ryan Murray as its new trading director for the Early Learning Centre (ELC) chain.
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GalleryIn pictures: Mothercare celebrates royal baby in Oxford Street store
Mother and baby specialist Mothercare has swiftly re-merchandised its Oxford Street store following the birth of the royal baby boy yesterday introducing new products and sending congratulations to William and Kate.
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NewsRetailers eye £240m opportunity as royal baby boy arrives
Retailers prepare for a rush of custom following the birth of the royal baby boy yesterday, which could kickstart an estimated £243m of spending.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers prepare to capitalise on royal baby bonanza
The wait is over. The royal baby has finally arrived – retailers can ditch any plans for pink memorabilia and push forward with their plans to capitalise on the birth of Kate and Wills’ son. Retail Week looks at who’s doing what.
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NewsMothercare mulls sale of Early Learning Centre
Mothercare is mulling a sale of its Early Learning Centre (ELC) chain as it aims to return its UK business to profitability by 2015.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asos; Tesco; Mothercare; Debenhams; Amazon; B&Q
Retail news round-up July 22, 2013: Another departure at Asos, Philip Clarke says food price rises inevitable, Mothercare to sell Early Learning Centre
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NewsMothercare hit by rivals' promotions as like-for-likes slip
Mothercare’s UK first-quarter like-for-like sales edged down 0.9% as chief executive Simon Calver played down the business benefits of the royal baby.