All articles by Becky Waller-Davies – Page 27
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NewsMothercare warns on profits as like-for-likes tumble
Mothercare has become the second major retailer to issue a profit warning in its festive update, following Debenhams’ lead last week.
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NewsHouse of Fraser seeks rent reductions from landlords
House of Fraser has asked for substantial rent reductions from a number of its landlords.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Who won the battle for Christmas?
The Retail Week team discuss which businesses they expect to emerge as the winners and losers from the crucial Christmas trading period.
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AnalysisNext or Debenhams: Which tells the real story?
Two big retailers issued very different Christmas updates over the past 48 hours – Next reported a solid performance but Debenhams warned on profits.
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AnalysisWhat Next's update tells us about retail right now
Next is one of retail’s great bellwethers. What does its Christmas trading update, and its predictions for next year, tell the rest of the industry?
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NewsJoules, BoohooMan and H&M launch activewear ranges
Joules, BoohooMan and H&M have produced new activewear ranges, tapping into the continuing health and fitness trend.
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NewsNext ups profit guidance despite retail sales dive
Next has marginally increased its profit guidance despite falling retail sales in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsWhistles losses shrink but sales remain flat
Whistles has reported shrinking losses on flat sales during its first year under new ownership.
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NewsJack Wills rolls out in-store ordering across estate
Jack Wills is rolling out in-store ordering to all shops in a bid to connect its channels.
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DataData: What do shoppers want from department stores?
The department store market is struggling like never before with changing consumer habits, rising costs and falling confidence all affecting the sector.
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NewsGame hires investment specialist as non-exec
Game has hired an investment fund boss to head up its remuneration committee, replacing Hailo founder Caspar Woolley.
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NewsHouse of Fraser launches pop-up brand concessions
House of Fraser will play host to pop-up concessions designed to drive footfall with an ever-changing offer.
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NewsSports Direct investors block Ashley’s brother’s £11m
Sports Direct’s investors have blocked a proposed £11m payout to the brother of majority shareholder and founder Mike Ashley.
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NewsJohn Lewis poaches Body Shop exec and creates new role
John Lewis has poached a Body Shop exec and created the new role of partnership strategy director on a bid to future-proof its model.
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NewsBunnings tests new small store format in Bicester
Wesfarmers-owned DIY retailer Bunnings has unveiled plans to trial a new small store format, with the first due to open later this month in Bicester.
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NewsHouseholds squeezed as inflation hits six-year high
The squeeze on household income intensified in November, when inflation hit a six-year high.
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NewsDixons Carphone profits slashed despite sales rise
Dixons Carphone has reported plummeting profits despite sales inching up in its half-year.
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InterviewMichael Ward – the man Harrods can’t do without
Christmas is a crucial time for every retailer but some, like luxury department store group Harrods, really come into their own during the festive season.
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NewsHouse of Fraser and New Look hit by credit downgrade
House of Fraser and New Look have had their credit ratings downgraded by investor agency Moody’s following erratic trading.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Can Poundland owner Steinhoff survive?
The Retail Week team discuss Steinhoff’s accounting scandal and ask, can the owner of Poundland survive?