All articles by Becky Waller-Davies – Page 50
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NewsFrench Connection signals director departure
French Connection has reportedly indicated that two of its non-executive directors are to step down, in a victory for investor pressure.
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AnalysisAt a glance: What do we know about Booker Group?
News this morning that Tesco is buying Booker Group in a £3.7bn mega-deal was a bolt from the blue. We take a closer look at the wholesale business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Inside House of Fraser's Chinese dynasty
With Chinese New Year nearly upon us, Retail Week takes a trip to House of Fraser’s first store in China.
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NewsAsos co-founder earns £15.5m from share sell-off
Asos co-founder Nick Robertson has sold 300,000 shares in the business, netting more than £15.5m.
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NewsNew Look hires head of digital from Burberry
New Look has hired Burberry’s former head of user experience as head of digital.
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NewsWHSmith boosted by Ladybird and Enid Blyton spoofs
WHSmith’s Christmas trading was buoyed by its travel division, but sales at its high street stores fell.
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NewsMoss Bros poaches buying director from Charles Tyrwhitt
Moss Bros has hired new buying director Nick Reed, poaching from rival Charles Tyrwhitt for the appointment.
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NewsToday in retail: Seb James plugs into retail revolution
Not content with excellent Christmas sales, Dixons Carphone boss Seb James now wants to “redefine retail”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is French Connection under attack?
French Connection’s investors are continuing to agitate, renewing calls for the retailer to address governance.
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AnalysisSWOT analysis: How can Jack Wills capitalise on a good Christmas?
Jack Wills sales and profit margin improved over Christmas following a challenging few years for the preppy fashion brand. How well placed is it to take advantage of some positive trading?
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NewsMonsoon looks inside business for international boss
Monsoon Accessorize has recruited from inside the business after its international boss was poached by Mothercare.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Game, Halfords, Shop Direct and Trump
The Retail Week team sit down to discuss which retailers are finding success in services, fashion’s respite and President-elect Donald Trump.
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NewsReiss reports big sales increase over Christmas
Reiss sales rocketed over the festive season, with the retailer performing strongly both internationally and domestically.
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NewsBlue Inc ecommerce director Ajay Nassa exits
Blue Inc ecommerce director Ajay Nassa has left the struggling fashion retailer after three years with the business.
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NewsAlex Baldock: AI will let us rival Bond Street service
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock has said that the etailer will match a Bond Street level of customer service, through its use of AI.
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NewsMamas & Papas' new boss makes senior hires
Mamas & Papas’ new boss has made two senior hires, appointing a product director and a quality director.
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NewsSports Direct breaks pledge, risking further controversy
Sports Direct has broken an earlier promise not to engage law firm RPC to review its corporate governance practices.
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NewsFirst Christmas rise in five years for high-street footfall
High-street footfall rose for the first time in five years this Christmas, despite a negative picture overall.
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NewsShop Direct Christmas sales fuelled by Very
Shop Direct has reported growing sales for its Christmas period, with site Very fuelling growth.
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NewsBrexit tourism boosts British festive sales
Bargain-seeking tourists spent nearly a quarter more on British high streets this Christmas, following the weakening of the pound after Brexit.