All articles by Becky Waller-Davies – Page 22
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NewsDFS profits crash but Filby 'confident' of growth
DFS’ half-year profits have crashed but boss Ian Filby said he is confident in the business’ performance despite challenging market conditions.
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NewsNext sets up innovation hub to improve tech prowess
Next has established an innovation hub in a bid to recover its former tech prowess, Retail Week has learnt.
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NewsMarks & Spencer snaps up new clothing directors
M&S has hired directors to head up its womenswear and menswear departments, boosting its team under clothing and home managing director Jill McDonald.
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AnalysisHow Wolfson’s strategy shift will future-proof Next
Today, Next unveiled a shoddy set of results, leading boss Lord Wolfson to call it the most challenging year in a quarter of a century.
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AnalysisNick Beighton on leading the unstoppable Asos
Leading online powerhouse Asos has brought new perspectives, The Clarity Retail Leader of the Year winner Nick Beighton tells Becky Waller-Davies.
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VideoWatch: George Davies on launching his own brand
George Davies launched his latest brand in Beales this week. Retail Week was there to hear about his ambitions for it.
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NewsNew Look CVA approved, 60 stores to close
New Look’s landlords have approved its Company Voluntary Arrangement, paving the way for the retailer to shutter 60 stores.
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NewsM&S hires Julian Richer to drive cultural change
Marks & Spencer has hired Julian Richer to advise it on culture change and staff communication, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsScS profits rise but Beast from the East hits orders
ScS’ half-year earnings have risen, although the value furniture retailer’s recent sales were hit by adverse weather conditions, when orders were affected by the snow.
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NewsMoss Bros issues full-year profit warning
Moss Bros has issued a profit warning, blaming a reduction in footfall and a consolidation of its supplier base following the weakness in sterling.
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NewsMothercare lenders defer covenant testing
Mothercare’s lenders have agreed to defer covenant testing as it scrambles to secure additional sources of financing.
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NewsCarpetright secures emergency capital as it mulls CVA
Carpetright has secured emergency capital to tide it over as it sets about restructuring the struggling business.
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NewsMothercare drafts in KPMG to advise on refinancing
Mothercare has appointed KPMG to advise on its refinancing as it seeks waivers of some of its financial covenants and attempts to raise more cash.
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NewsPottery Barn to launch in John Lewis this year
Williams Sonoma will launch its Pottery Barn brand in the UK with John Lewis later this year.
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NewsM&S hires food supply chain guru Lawrence Christensen
Marks & Spencer has recruited grocery supply chain expert Lawrence Christensen as an independent adviser.
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NewsHouse of Fraser suitor issues profit warning
A Chinese investor behind a bid for House of Fraser has issued a profit warning, just weeks before a deal is expected to be finalised.
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NewsInditex global profits up as online sales jump
Inditex’s full-year profits and sales have risen during a year in which the retail giant ploughed ahead with global expansion.
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NewseBay launches AI-powered celebrity style matcher
eBay has launched AI-powered celebrity style-matching content for its fashion offer, using visual search to link outfits with its inventory.
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NewsMorrisons like-for-likes up as profit climbs
Morrisons like-for-likes and profits rose over its last year, making the period its third consecutive year of growth.
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NewsChancellor unveils business rates changes
Chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed in his Spring Statement that business rates will now be reviewed every three years.