All articles by Becky Waller-Davies – Page 49
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NewsAgent Provocateur deal nears as Lion emerges as bidder
Agent Provocateur’s owners are reportedly close to securing a deal, with the circle of buyers narrowing to around three.
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NewsMPs call for corporate governance for private firms
The Work & Pensions Committee has called for corporate governance rules and reporting requirements to be extended to private companies.
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NewsClintons mulls UK store closures, job losses feared
Clintons’ US owner is considering closing up to 120 UK stores, with hundreds of jobs at risk.
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NewsBoden unveils ex Tesco director Easterbrook as boss
Boden has hired former Tesco director Jill Easterbrook as its chief executive in a surprise appointment.
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NewsNew Look names new retail boss amid senior redundancies
New Look has appointed a new retail boss amid a number of senior redundancies within its product teams.
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NewsJaeger on the hunt for investors as turnaround continues
Jaeger is reportedly looking for investors, engaging Alix Partners to examine interest from potential partners or to find a buyer.
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NewsAdvent sells off remaining DFS shares as margin hit
Private-equity company Advent has sold remaining shares in DFS, which represent a 12.1% stake in the company.
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NewsToday in retail: Dunelm dips as market bites
Dunelm revealed slumping profits today as a challenging market, disrupted supply chain and an acquisition-laden half took its toll.
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NewsWalpole hires luxury publishing executive as new boss
Luxury brand alliance Walpole has appointed publishing executive Helen Brocklebank as its new chief executive.
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NewsHouse of Fraser plots new anchor store for £300m project
House of Fraser is set to anchor a new £300m retail complex in Chester, which will open in 2021.
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AnalysisProfile: Dixons Carphone’s ‘very sharp’ new chairman
Lord Livingston is stepping up to become Dixons Carphone’s chairman as Sir Charles Dunstone prepares to give up the role in April.
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NewsMajority of retail chiefs primed for growth in 2017
The majority of retailers expect their businesses to grow in 2017, despite the headwinds brought by Brexit and general political uncertainty.
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NewsToday in retail: Retail pioneer Sir Ken Morrison dies
The headlines today are dominated by the news that Sir Ken Morrison, founder of Morrisons and retail pioneer, has died.
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NewsBoohoo’s Carol Kane: We want to be the Inditex of etail
Boohoo joint chief executive Carol Kane has compared Boohoo’s growth strategy to that of Spanish fashion giant Inditex.
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NewsBoohoo defends itself after Channel 4 exposé
Boohoo has defended its employment record against allegations made by Channel 4’s Dispatches documentary.
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NewsJohn Lewis slashes returns policy, blames product newness
John Lewis has cut its 90-day returns policy to 35 days, and cited increased regularity of new product drops for the change.
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NewsTofs empowers local stores as Christmas sales climb
Tofs sales grew this Christmas, driven by seasonal products and a greater focus on local service.
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NewsAgent Provocateur offers flood in as sales talks progress
Troubled lingerie chain Agent Provocateur has attracted more than a dozen bidders, according to reports.
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NewsBHS: Sir Philip Green pensions deal draws near
Sir Philip Green is close to signing a deal to fund the pensions of ex-BHS staff, according to reports.
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NewsPaperchase appoints former Pets boss as new chairman
Paperchase has appointed former Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood as its chairman.