All Q&A articles – Page 15
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InterviewQ&A: 'We've upped our game on product development to drive top line growth', says Topps Tiles boss
Topps Tiles revealed a first half 16% profit fall this morning despite a sales uplift. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Matt Williams and chief financial officer Rob Parker.
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InterviewQ&A: 'We need to communicate our changes to customers', says Mothercare boss
As Mothercare boss Simon Calver unveils the retailer’s full-year results, he tells Retail Week how his UK turnaround plan is progressing and where the big opportunities lie.
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InterviewQ&A: Morrisons deal will "transform our balance sheet", says Ocado boss Tim Steiner
This morning Ocado signed a deal to develop Morrisons’ online offer. Retail Week speaks to Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner and chief finance officer Duncan Tatton-Brown about what the deal means for the online retailer.
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InterviewQ&A: Alliance Boots launches product trial in Hong Kong, says health and beauty boss Alex Gourlay
Alliance Boots reported a 6.1% increase in trading profit to £1.27bn despite a 2.6% fall in revenue to £22.4bn in its full-year to March 31. Retail Week speaks to health and beauty chief exeutive Alex Gourlay.
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InterviewQ&A: Government should give town teams more guidance and incentives, says Mary Portas
Tonight the first episode of the long-awaited Mary: Queen of the High Street series airs on Channel Four following the developments of the Portas Pilot towns. Retail Week speaks to Mary Portas about the show and the impact of her recommendations to Government.
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InterviewQ&A: Shapland on Carpetright's new hire and Lord Harris taking a step back
Carpetright today appointed former Tesco executive Graham Harris as trading director, to take over some of the responsibilities of chairman Lord Harris, who is taking a step back from the business. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Darren Shapland.
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InterviewQ&A: Winser London to bring forward overseas expansion, says founder Kim Winser
Former Aquascutum chief executive Kim Winser launched her upmarket fashion retail business Winser London in January. Retail Week discusses the retailer’s development and future plans.
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InterviewQ&A: Topps Tiles Chief executive, Matt Williams
Matt Williams, Chief executive of Topps Tiles speaks to Retail Week about the retailer’s performance and growth prospects.
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InterviewQ&A: Halfords chief executive Matt Davies on the fourth quarter update
Car part and cycle specialist Halfords today posted a “robust” fourth quarter performance. Chief executive Matt Davies speaks to Retail Week.
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InterviewQ&A: Topps Tiles boss Matt Williams on the weather, the Budget and adventurous homemakers
Topps Tiles chief executive Matt Williams talks to Retail Week about the retailer’s outlook for the year and whether the Goverment’s house buying stimulus will help boost sales.
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InterviewQ&A: Kingfisher Group chief executive Ian Cheshire
Ian Cheshire, Group chief executive at Kingfisher, speaks to Retail Week about the retailer’s performance and growth prospects.
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InterviewQ&A: Jessops' new owner Peter Jones to build £100m business within a year
Jessops reopens its doors today after new owner and star of TV’s Dragons’ Den Peter Jones hopes to breathe new life into the “iconic” brand. Retail Week speaks to him about his plans.
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InterviewQ&A: B&M Bargains boss Simon Arora says it will hit £1bn turnover this year
B&M Bargains has reported a 43% surge in pre-tax profit to £90.6m last year after US private investor CD&R bought a “significant” stake in the value retailer in December. Co-managing director Simon Arora speaks to Retail Week.
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InterviewQ&A: Mary Portas at Retail Week Live
Retail Week editor-in-chief Chris Brook-Carter speaks to government retail advisor Mary Portas about rescuing high streets, the Portas Pilots and the future of retailing.
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InterviewQ&A: Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy
Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy speaks to Retail Week about the retailer’s performance and growth prospects.
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InterviewQ&A: French Connection chief executive Stephen Marks on its full-year results
French Connection posted a £7.2m loss this morning, six months after outlining its turnaround plans. The fashion retailer’s boss Stephen Marks speaks to Retail Week.
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InterviewQ&A: The Perfume Shop, managing director, Jo Walker
Fragrance retailer The Perfume Shop posted a 2.5% jump in like-for-like sales across its Christmas trading period. Managing director Jo Walker talks about its plans for the year ahead.
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InterviewQ&A: Kim Winser, founder of new brand Winser London
Former Aquascutum chief executive Kim Winser is to launch a new online womenswear retailer, Winser London next month. Retail Week speaks to her about the new brand.
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InterviewQ&A: Peacocks chief executive Philip Day talks about the business one year on
As Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group marks the anniversary of the administration of value fashion chain Peacocks out of administration, chief executive Philip Day tells Retail Week how he is turning the business around.
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InterviewQ&A: N Brown boss Alan White on online, onesies and 2013
As home shopping group N Brown unveiled a 7.9% like-for-like jump over the Christmas period, Retail Week speaks to its chief executive Alan White about what has driven its steller performance and what the New Year holds.