All articles by Becky Waller-Davies – Page 19
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NewsTopps Tiles profits crash as inflation hits
Topps Tiles’ profits have dropped dramatically due to inflationary pressures despite sales rising over the period.
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NewsPets at Home sales rise fails to stem profits drop
Pets at Home’s sales rose over its last full-year but the retailer’s bottom line was dented by investment in lowering prices.
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NewsHalfords profits shrink as it hires new chairman
Halfords’ full-year pre-tax profits have dipped despite an increase in like-for-likes.
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VideoWatch: Will Zara’s digitally integrated shop add value?
Inditex unveiled its first-ever digitally integrated Zara store last week in London’s Westfield Stratford City shopping centre.
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NewsCarpetright launches share issue to fund CVA
Carpetright has issued shares in a bid to raise £60m to support its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) and restructure.
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NewsCMA opens investigation into Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched the first phase of its investigation into the mega-merger between the two members of the big four.
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GalleryIn pictures: Zara’s first digitally integrated store
Inditex unveiled the first-ever digitally integrated Zara store today in London’s Westfield Stratford City shopping centre.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can chaotic Mothercare survive?
The maternity specialist has unveiled plans for a CVA, but as it reappoints the chief executive it sacked 36 days ago there are questions about whether a bright future can be delivered.
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NewsMothercare swings to massive loss in full-year
Mothercare swung to a loss last year as sales shrank during a catastrophic period for the retailer.
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NewsMonsoon losses shrink but sales remain flat
Monsoon managed to significantly shrink its losses in its last full year but sales remained stubbornly flat.
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NewsShop Direct leaves City £55m out of pocket
Investors in Shop Direct have taken a hit after fears of a consumer credit crackdown triggered a sell-off in the company’s debt.
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NewsMissguided online boss Jones exits after eight months
Missguided’s online chief executive Gareth Jones has left the business after less than a year in the role.
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NewsArcadia owner Taveta profits crash 42% as market bites
Arcadia owner Taveta suffered plunging profits last year amid a tough fashion market, which saw sales fall.
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OpinionRowe's 'marathon' is better than Bolland's 'journey'
Marks & Spencer is changing rapidly – hiring and firing, opening its eyes to digital and shutting up shops. But will that translate to meaningful improvement?
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AnalysisBe Inspired: Three women who changed retail
Retail Week speaks to three female entrepreneurs whose pioneering business ideas have changed the retail landscape over the past three decades.
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AnalysisHow chatbots have brought Marks & Spencer to a new audience
In a fast-paced digital environment where the competition is just one click away, offering a great customer experience is important.
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NewsUpdated: Jacques Vert plunges into administration
Jacques Vert and its sister brands have entered administration for the second time in less than a year under new owner Calvetron.
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OpinionOpinion: House of Fraser needs more than a CVA
Today, House of Fraser revealed that it would be joining a legion of other retailers and launching a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsHouse of Fraser launches CVA to secure fresh investment
House of Fraser is the latest retailer to launch a CVA as it bids to strip costs out of the business and secure a new shareholder.