All Peacocks articles – Page 4
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NewsPoundstretcher boss Richard Kirk exits after three months
Former Peacocks boss Richard Kirk has stepped down as chief executive of Poundstretcher after just three months in the role.
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NewsPeacocks former banks to receive £69m payout following collapse
Peacocks former backers including Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland are to share a £69m return following the retailer’s collapse, despite a £15.8m shortfall in the chain’s pension fund.
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NewsRichard Kirk in £3m court battle with ex-wife over 'Ponzi' scheme
Former Peacocks boss Richard Kirk is being sued by his ex-wife for £3m after she accused him of persuading her to take part in a fraudulent ‘Ponzi’ scheme.
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NewsPoundstretcher hires Richard Kirk as new chief executive
Poundstretcher has appointed former Peacocks boss Richard Kirk as its new chief executive.
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AnalysisHow to survive administration
In the past few years a raft of formerly big names have been bought out of administration. Can these businesses be saved, or is it just delaying the inevitable?
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AnalysisThe future of Britain’s high streets
As retailers reduce their store portfolios amid difficult trading and increasing online sales, talk is rife about the future of the high street. Nicola Harrison considers changes in the retail property landscape.
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AnalysisValue Fashion: Surviving in a tough sector
Following years of unstoppable growth, the value sector is now beset by high costs and falling sales volumes. Rebecca Thomson considers whether the hurdles can be cleared.
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OpinionRestructuring for tomorrow’s growth
The imminent rental quarter day on March 25th will no doubt be the trigger for more retail casualties, after 2012’s high profile Q1 administrations of Peacocks, Bonmarche, Blacks and most recently Fenn Wright and Manson, amongst others.
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NewsPoundland acquires eight Peacocks stores
Single price point retailer Poundland has confirmed it has acquired eight former Peacocks shops and is in discussions to take on more.
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NewsPeacocks plans online launch for 2013
Peacocks is to launch an online offer in the next 15 months under its new owners Edinburgh Woollen Mill.
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NewsPeacocks seeks extension on payment terms
Value fashion retailer Peacocks has angered some of its smaller suppliers after asking for up to 90 days credit on payment, it is understood.
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NewsIceland buys Peacocks stores as value retailers size up the estate
Iceland has bought seven former Peacocks stores from the value fashion retailer’s administrator KPMG.
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AnalysisPhilip Day: Breathing new life into Peacocks
Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner Philip Day talks exclusively to Tiffany Holland about his business and why he bought Peacocks.
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NewsHobbs and Phase Eight vying to buy Fenn Wright Manson
Fashion retailers including Hobbs and Phase Eight are understood to be amongst the throng interested in buying Fenn Wright Manson out of administration.
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NewsNew owner invests £50m to turn around Peacocks
The new owner of Peacocks, Edinburgh Woollen Mill, plans to restore the collapsed value fashion retailer to a 600-store business in the next four years as it pumps in £50m of investment.
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OpinionThe best retailers are thriving in tough times
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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OpinionPrimark is a step ahead
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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NewsMore Bonmarché stores rescued from closure
Sun European, new owners of rescued fashion chain Bonmarché, has confirmed an additional 30 stores will remain open, taking the total number of stores to 255.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill eyes a further 75 closed Peacocks stores
More stores could be saved by the new owner of Peacocks, as Edinburgh Woollen Mill seeks to reopen 75 more stores that were closed last week.
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NewsPeacocks sold to Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Peacocks has been sold to Edinburgh Woollen Mill, which has acquired 388 stores and concessions, out of administration.