All articles by Amy Shields – Page 4
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NewsPeacocks considers sale
The owners of Peacocks Group are considering appointing advisers to examine the value retailers’ options as it mulls a possible sale, it is understood.
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NewsLiberty signs licensing deal with Italian menswear manufacturer
Liberty of London has signed its first licensing deal, the latest move in the department store’s attempt to become profitable.
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NewsAurora hires ex-Asos man as online chief
Aurora Fashions has appointed former Asos marketing chief Hash Ladha to the newly created role of group multichannel director.
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NewsPrimark first-half surge opens door for opportunity in Europe
Impressive first-half trading figures from Primark will pave the way for further European expansion, City analysts believe.
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NewsDebenhams to ramp up own-label home ranges as it drives margins
Debenhams will bolster its homewares with the introduction of a raft of own-label ranges from autumn.
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NewsRetailers strike back in National Insurance row
Retail leaders have hit back after top Labour politicians accused them of having been “deceived” into supporting Conservative plans to reverse part of the Government’s proposed National Insurance rise.
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NewsNew Look vows to become top multichannel fashion retailer
New Look has thrown down the gauntlet to Asos and Next and said it wants to topple its rivals to become the number one multichannel fashion retailer within three years.
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NewsSuperGroup confirms IPO details
Young fashion retailer SuperGroup has given the green light to its stock market listing and confirmed that it expects to achieve an IPO valuation of £395m.
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NewsMatalan founder to pay himself £250m dividend
Matalan founder John Hargreaves is set to pay himself a £250m dividend as part of refinancing plans at the value chain.
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NewsLiberty considers freehold sale of iconic flagship store
Liberty has confirmed that investors are circling the luxury department store’s iconic Tudor-style building to lease it back to the company.
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NewsSelfridges tests debut transactional website
Selfridges has launched a beta version of its eagerly anticipated transactional website.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to open first overseas shops in Middle East
House of Fraser has entered into a partnership with Retail Arabia International to open stores in the Middle East.
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NewsMatalan mulls refinance plan
Matalan is reportedly considering a refinancing following its axed sale.
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House of Fraser drafts in web guru Robin Terrell
House of Fraser has drafted in multichannel wizard Robin Terrell to lead online and international operations at the department store group.
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NewsHalfords mulls £30m Blacks bid
Outdoor specialist retailer Blacks Leisure is reported to be the latest bid target for Halfords.
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AnalysisCarl McPhail: preparing to lead New Look’s IPO
With a potential IPO in the offing the New Look chief executive has been thrust into the public glare. Does he have the pedigree to lead the float, asks Amy Shields
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NewsJohn Lewis to invest a further £7.5m in home format
John Lewis will open its second home store, John Lewis at home, in Croydon in the autumn and has committed to investing a further £7.5m in the format.
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NewsEthel Austin in administration
UPDATED: Ethel Austin, which was bought out of administration in 2008 by former MK One boss Elaine McPherson, hit the buffers today after being unable to gain banking facilities, with a poor January’s trading sealing its fate.
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NewsEthel Austin files intention to appoint administrators
Value retailer Ethel Austin has filed an intention to appoint administrators.
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NewsTK Maxx parent reinforces senior team as it makes European push
TJX Europe, parent of TK Maxx and HomeSense, has strengthened its management team as it forges ahead with international expansion.