All Mothercare articles – Page 21
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Opinion
Mum's not the word
Mothercare is one of the retail businesses which doesn’t make the wider headlines that often. Possibly that’s because its story has remained largely the same since Ben Gordon came in from Disney and undertook what has been a very successful turnaround.
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NewsMothercare to close a quarter of its UK stores as profits slump
Mothercare is to close 110 UK stores and renegotiate rents on a further 40 stores in over the next two years.
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AnalysisJoin the social club
Facebook and Twitter are easy ways for retailers to spread the word about their brand, but how well are they being used for customer service? Rebecca Thomson puts retailers to the social media test.
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NewsMore chains sign up to Westfield Stratford centre
Westfield Stratford City has signed a string of new retailers ahead of its opening on September 13.
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NewsTesco stays on target but UK disappoints
Tesco’s first set of prelims under new boss Phil Clarke came in much as expected, although there were some City worries at the UK performance and scale of US losses.
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AnalysisHow to drive growth in a tough market
They say tough times breed innovation and opportunity, and a look at the UK high street and online offer shows how retailers are driving growth in a difficult market.
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Bad news hammers store stocks yet again
General retail stocks had a poor week as a raft of bad news from non-food retailers brought home just how tough trading is.
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NewsUK remains tough for Mothercare, but international strong
Mothercare’s like-for-like sales in the UK slipped in its fourth quarter, but the performance of its international business remained strong.
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AnalysisWinning in tough times
This year’s Retail Week Conference showed how creatively UK retailers are tackling tough trading conditions. Charlotte Hardie and Rebecca Thomson report on the highlights.
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NewsStore share prices hold up as updates begin
Food giant Sainsbury’s was among a raft of big names to report over the week, when general retailers held their own against the market.
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NewsMothercare to make play for South America
Mother and baby specialist Mothercare aims to expand into South America as it ramps up its international operations.
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AnalysisReady for a rematch?
If its second CVA is successful, that is just the start of the fight to give JJB a sustainable future. Gemma Goldfingle looks at the challenges facing new chairman Mike McTighe
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NewsRetail bosses warn Treasury urgent action needed
The chiefs of several major retailers have warned the Treasury that urgent action is needed to prevent a double-dip recession and the possible closure of thousands of shops.
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AnalysisRetail in the Middle East and North Africa
Despite unrest and revolution, the emerging markets of the Middle East and North Africa still hold appeal to retailers, but is it worth the risk?
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NewsJJB troubles highlight sector-wide problems
General stores once again lagged the All-Share index as the sector’s problems were put centre stage by JJB’s plans for a second CVA.
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AnalysisChristmas Trading: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Terrible weather hit retail hard this Christmas, but some managed to prosper regardless. Rebecca Thomson wraps up Christmas 2010 with the help of OC&C’s Christmas trading index
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AnalysisThe power of the network
There are a few online sites that are seriously important to retailers. So what are they and why do they affect your business?
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NewsBoots to upgrade its Treat Street website
Boots UK is to update its technology and ramp up marketing plans for its Treat Street online operation, which allows its customers to collect Advantage Card points when shopping at other retailers.
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AnalysisHow many stores does a retailer need?
Could HMV’s decision to downsize signal a more general trend for retailers to slim down their property portfolios, asks Nicola Harrison
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NewsInvestors still cold on the retail sector
General retailers and grocers were both left on the shelf by investors and the market was flat overall.