All articles by Becky Waller-Davies – Page 11
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AnalysisMarginal uplift in demand for Black Friday deals
More than a fifth of consumers plan to snap up Black Friday deals this year, which is only a marginal increase on last year.
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NewsDebenhams appoints new property director
Debenhams has hired a new property director from the hospitality sector, replacing Rob Hadfield who has exited the retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Primark's secret? Exacting execution
Primark’s unbeaten run continued in its latest results as the value retailer yet again beat the market, even as others crash around it.
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NewsM&S, Next and John Lewis sign anti-slavery charter
Major fashion retailers including M&S, Next and John Lewis together with enforcement agencies have signed up to an anti-slavery charter.
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NewsBlue Inc hires Begbies Traynor to search for buyer
Blue Inc has hired professional services firm Begbies Traynor to find a buyer in a bid to secure a new cash injection.
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NewsB&M like-for-likes creep up as profits rocket
B&M has reported soaring profits at its half-year mark despite UK like-for-likes only rising slightly.
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NewsHalfords interim profits down despite sales rise
Halfords has reported falling half-year profits despite a sales increase as it begins to implement its new strategy.
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NewsGame full-year losses shrink but sales remain flat
Game shrank its losses over its full year but sales remained stubbornly flat with its events business a notable bright spot.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How M&S is refashioning its clothing offer
Marks & Spencer’s clothing and home arm is a strong contender for being the most difficult business in UK retail to turn around.
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NewsNew Look boss: 'We’re going from defence to attack'
New Look executive chairman Alistair McGeorge has vowed to take on the market once more, saying the business will soon stop being in defensive mode.
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NewsTed Baker unveils its first-ever advert
Ted Baker is launching its first-ever advert this month, with the campaign running across physical, social, print and online.
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VideoWatch: Very launches animated Christmas advert
Very has unveiled its Christmas advertising campaign, which features a schoolgirl, Elsie, who dreams of being an astronaut.
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NewsDebenhams retail and digital director exits
Debenhams managing director of retail, digital, food and events is leaving the business next year.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can Sir Philip Green's empire survive?
As claims of alleged sexual harassment and racist abuse stack up against Sir Philip Green, the team discuss whether his Arcadia empire can survive his personal crisis.
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AnalysisOpinion: M&S is hard at work – but don't expect change just yet
Marks & Spencer’s results are something of a (not very good) inside joke among the rest of the industry.
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NewsMothercare cuts almost half of head office jobs
Mothercare is axing up to 200 head office jobs in an attempt to cut costs, after agreeing a rescue plan with creditors earlier this year.
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NewsWHSmith acquires US travel retailer InMotion
WHSmith has bought US travel retailer InMotion in a bid to strengthen its grip on the international travel market.
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NewsSeasalt sales soar as underlying profits rocket
Seasalt has reported surging sales and underlying profits in another healthy year for the Cornish lifestyle brand.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can battered Debenhams be turned around?
In last year’s annual report, Debenhams chief executive Sergio Bucher wrote: “We have built a plan that is good for our customers, good for our colleagues and, therefore, good for our shareholders.”
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NewsArcadia boss Green named as businessman in #metoo scandal
Sir Philip Green has been named as the businessman embroiled in the UK’s #metoo scandal.