All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 5
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Tesco issues profit warning as new boss Dave Lewis parachuted in month early
Tesco has issued a profit warning today, as it parachutes in new chief executive Dave Lewis on Monday, a month earlier than originally planned.
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H Samuel owner Signet posts sales surge in second quarter
Signet’s UK division, which comprises H Samuel and Ernest Jones, posted total sales up 17% to $162.9m (£98.3m) in its second quarter.
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Analysis: Spotlight on retail CVAs as Mamas & Papas urges creditor support
Mamas & Papas is pursuing a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) as an alternative to administration. We look at how retailers have used the controversial tactic and what happened
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Retailer optimism at highest level since 2002 as August sales rise
Retail sales grew “strongly” in August and are expected to increase sharply in September, as retailer optimism reaches its highest level since 2002.
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Mamas & Papas demands up to 50% rent reductions as part of CVA
Mamas & Papas is demanding rent reductions of up to 50% and a move to monthly rents as part of its 60-store Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposals.
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Property experts to pilot high street collective ownership scheme
A group of property experts within the Government’s Future High Streets Forum is to pilot a town centre collective ownership scheme among landlords.
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Shopper verdict: As Lidl launches into fashion, would you buy its clothes?
Lidl launched its first womenswear fashion range in stores this week, as it makes a play for the value fashion market.
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Lush co-founder Liz Bennett retires after 20 years at the beauty retailer
Lush co-founder Liz Bennett has retired from the ethical beauty retailer after 20 years at the business.
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McColl's makes 'good progress' as sales jump in third quarter
McColl’s said it made “good progress” in its third quarter to May 26 as total sales jumped 4.3%.
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Jones Bootmaker and The Body Shop sign up to Lincoln's Waterside centre
Jones Bootmaker and The Body Shop have both signed for space at the Waterside Shopping Centre in Lincoln.
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In pictures: Tiger opens variety store on Oxford Street
Danish retailer Tiger became the first variety retailer to open on shopping mecca Oxford Street in London on August 22.
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Analysis
Analysis: Who is discounter The Works, as owners explore exit options?
The Works’ owners are preparing to appoint advisers to explore exit options. Here are the key facts about the discounter.
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BrightHouse's private equity owner hires advisers to explore potential IPO
BrightHouse’s private equity owner has appointed advisers to examine the potential for an IPO.
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WHSmith to hit year-end expectations as it delivers 'good performance'
WHSmith expects to hit year-end market forecasts as its travel and high street businesses deliver “good performances”.
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New Look and JD Sports sign up to Westfield Bradford Broadway
New Look and JD Sports have signed up to take flagship stores in Westfield Bradford Broadway shopping centre.
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Wilko plans 100 new stores as it posts flat full-year profits
Wilko has unveiled plans to open 100 new stores in the next five years as it posted flat full year profits.
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Lidl makes play for value fashion market with new clothing range
Lidl is launching a new fashion range, taking on value clothing giants such as Primark and George at Asda.
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Sales and profits jump at Superdrug's sister firm Savers
Savers has posted a jump in sales and profits as it plans to open more stores, taking advantage of consumer appetite for discount retailers.
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In pictures: Waitrose opens first train station store in King's Cross
Waitrose today opened its first train station store in London’s King’s Cross and says it sees a “huge opportunity” to target travel consumers.
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Analysis
In the news: Tesco's new customer fulfilment director profiled
Tesco’s new customer fulfilment director Allan Lyall is charged with taking the grocer to the cutting edge of online customer service using tactics polished while at global online giant Amazon.