All articles by Amy Shields – Page 36
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Debenhams to ramp up international arm
Debenhams is to more than double its international sales over the next four years.
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HoF picks Delaney Lund Knox Warren
House of Fraser has appointed ad agency Delaney Lund Knox Warren to head its creative account, starting with its autumn ad campaign.
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Theo Fennell to triple stores in global push
Luxury jewellery retailer Theo Fennell is poised to triple its store count over the next two to three years and reveal a new shop fit.
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Driving ambition
Aquascutum is the Aston Martin of fashion, according to chief executive Kim Winser. Named one of Europe’s top businesswomen, she tells Amy Shields how she’s putting it back in pole position
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Claire’s picks UK and Ireland MD as it rejigs its European structure
Claire’s Accessories has appointed a managing director for its UK and Ireland region as it formulates a new structure for its European division.
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NewsDeals breathe life into ailing value market
The reshaping of the embattled value sector began this week with two key deals.
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NewsNightmare in Knightsbridge
Harvey Nichols boss Joseph Wan’s worst fears have been realised after sales growth at the luxury retailer stalled following tax changes that affected its wealthiest foreign customers.
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ONS retail sales growth slows
Sales volume growth has slowed over the past three months as the household sector reported the largest fall in sales volumes for three years.
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John Lewis sales slide
John Lewis has suffered a fall in sales after a taxing week when home sales dwindled.
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OpinionRetail’s red card
House of Fraser could have delivered an own goal in the unfortunate timing of its autumn/winter press and supplier event last night.
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Laura Ashley snaps up 2.2 million Moss Bros shares
Laura Ashley has upped its stake in Moss Bros to 9.79 per cent as Icelandic investor Baugur continues to circle the menswear group.
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Mothercare results shine
Mothercare has delivered a record year of sales and profits and has benefited from the integration of the Early Learning Centre (ELC) sooner than expected.
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Aurum profits climb
Baugur-owned jewellery retail group Aurum has revealed an increase in like-for-like sales and profits during its first quarter.
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Sports Direct rapped by OFT over “store closures”
Sports Direct has had its knuckles rapped by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) after it received complaints that some of its shops misled customers over closing down promotions.
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AnalysisWelcome to our new world
Charles Dunstone’s £1.1 billion link-up with Best Buy could change the face of European electricals retailing. Amy Shields reports on one of the most dramatic deals since Wal-Mart bought Asda
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Jaeger sets out plans for global expansion
Jaeger is seeking retail partners in Russia, the US and Europe to forge ahead with expansion after revealing barnstorming sales.
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Borders puts Paperchase on market following review
Paperchase has been put up for sale by its US owner Borders.
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John Lewis sales plummet
Sales at John Lewis fell during the spring sunshine, while sales at Waitrose soared.
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Au Naturale sold to undisclosed buyer
Value homewares retailer Au Naturale has been acquired out of administration by an unnamed buyer.
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OpinionJaegermeister
The ears of many a potential retail investor must have been pricked by Jaeger’s sparkling set of full-year results this week.