All Oliver Bonas articles
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NewsOliver Bonas plots 20 new stores over next 12 months
Oliver Bonas has unveiled plans to open 20 new stores next year as it ramps up its physical expansion.
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AnalysisGunwharf Quays: The waterfront destination harbouring new brands
A waterfront destination in Portsmouth Harbour, Gunwharf Quays is a designer outlet bringing in a range of brands spanning sport, beauty, fashion and luxury, along with plenty of restaurants and leisure offerings
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NewsMulberry to open pop up at UK designer outlet
British luxury brand Mulberry is opening a pop-up at a UK designer outlet ahead of the Christmas season, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsOliver Bonas to open its first ever outlet store
Oliver Bonas is opening its first outlet store at one of the UK’s most popular retail destinations.
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FeatureRetail’s 101 favourite stores as chosen by the bosses of M&S, John Lewis, Ikea, Boots and more
From hometown heroes to international inspiration, we asked retailer leaders, commentators and our journalists to name their favourite store in the world. The result is 101 stores that show bricks-and-mortar retail at its very best.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisOliver Bonas (Financials)
Following a strong post-pandemic recovery, Oliver Bonas continued its upwards momentum with sales climbing 18.0% to £135.8m for the year ended 31 December 2023 (FY2023).
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NewsOliver Bonas profits have dipped as shoppers tighten belts
Fashion, jewellery and homewares retailer Oliver Bonas has reported rising sales but declining profits for the 2023 financial year as it battles soaring inflation and “subdued discretionary consumer spending”.
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NewsOliver Bonas hails ‘resilient’ performance as sales and profits grow
Oliver Bonas has posted a boost in profits and revenue for the 2022 full financial year as sales remained “resilient” despite the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsOliver Bonas latest retailer to partner with Reskinned
Oliver Bonas has become the latest retailer to partner with sustainable pre-loved repair and resale specialist Reskinned in a bid to give “pre-loved items a chance to shine once again”.
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DataRanking: The top 20 retailers to work for in the UK in 2022, according to employees
Recipe box subscription business Mindful Chef, which focuses on healthy eating, has emerged as the top retailer to work for in the UK, according to employee reviews.
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DataData: The 15 most improved retailers for gender pay equality 2022
Retail Week ranks the top-performing and most improved retailers for gender pay equality this year.
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DataRanking: The 50 best companies to work for in the UK, according to employees
Just two retailers have been named among the 50 best companies to work for in the UK, according to Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2022 survey.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Oliver Bonas (Overview)
Oliver Bonas is a quirky lifestyle retailer founded in 1993 with around 80 stores in the UK and Ireland.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisOliver Bonas (SWOT)
Although inflation is easing, for the time being consumers will undoubtedly continue to rein in spend amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. This could adversely affect the retailer both in its higher end homewares category and its gifting categories. It will need to be mindful of how it manages its stock during this time.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisOliver Bonas (People)
Founder Oliver Tress remains at the helm of the business.
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AnalysisFive categories set to lose out during lockdown
When the second lockdown was revealed last week, British Retail Consortium boss Helen Dickinson deemed it a “nightmare before Christmas” for retail.
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AnalysisData: The UK’s 15 most improved retailers for gender pay equality
Retail Week ranks the top-performing and most improved UK retailers for gender pay equality.
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VideoOliver Bonas founder: Gender pay gap is a 'blunt' measure
Oliver Tress talks about how paying the Living Wage made good business sense, and why the gender pay gap measure isn’t perfect.
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OpinionOpinion: Size isn't everything for experiential stores
In an ever-changing environment, shopping centres are evolving fast to cater to the demands of both retailers and customers.
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GalleryChristmas in July: Festive health and beauty buys
Retailers have focused on personalisation and do-it-yourself products this Christmas but staples such as perfumes and pampering gift sets will remain on the best sellers list.
