All articles by Becky Waller-Davies – Page 53
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NewsKaren Millen losses widen as sales slide
Fashion retailer Karen Millen has reported widening losses and falling sales for its last full year.
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NewsAnalysis: Who remains in House of Fraser’s boardroom?
The executive exodus at House of Fraser is continuing after it emerged boss Nigel Oddy is stepping down in the new year.
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AnalysisBHS: Primark, Sports Direct, Next take on vacant stores
The controversial collapse of BHS earlier this year left 163 empty stores across the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How successful will Austin Reed’s comeback be?
When Philip Day bought Austin Reed back in May, the industry speculated that he might really be after the Country Casuals brand.
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VideoWatch: Black Friday kicks off at Shop Direct
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock on how Black Friday is taking shape and why it favours the pure-play retailers.
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NewsMothercare boss: "We've fared a hell of a lot better than most"
Mothercare’s boss has admitted the business “hit a bump” in the last six months, but insisted its turnaround is on track.
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NewsAgent Provocateur launches Ménage à Trois WhatsApp chat
Agent Provocateur has launched a ‘Ménage à Trois’ WhatsApp chat feature to allow couples to shop with its agents.
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NewsArcadia DHL warehouse staff to strike on Cyber Monday
Union members at Spectrum for Arcadia depot run by logistics firm DHL have voted to strike on Cyber Monday over a pay dispute.
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NewsLovehoney sales and profits soar in full year
Lovehoney’s full-year sales and profits have soared, following a year of international expansion.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales down as shoppers wait for Black Friday
John Lewis sales fell last week, as customers waited for Black Friday deals to make purchases.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bonmarché boss Helen Connolly's to-do list
Bonmarché revealed some poor figures in its half-year update, as profits more than halved and like-for-like sales plummeted.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: Can you afford not to take part?
Like many American imports, Black Friday made a huge impact when it hit British shores in 2014.
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NewsBusiness leaders protest Government block of rate appeals
Industry leaders have condemned a new Government block on appealing business rate bills.
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NewsBHS bosses could see legal action over cash
BHS bosses are facing legal action from the department store chain’s biggest creditor, the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).
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NewsBonmarché profits and sales slide in first half
Bonmarché boss Helen Connolly has pledged to return the business to growth, following plunging like-for-likes and profits in its first half.
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NewsRetail Week Awards: The UK retailers ruling overseas
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is revealed, we take a look at the retailers competing for the International Growth prize.
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NewsMajestic to up prices as it predicts Black Friday decline
Majestic’s boss has warned of price rises for UK wine drinkers, saying that increases will be the case at all UK retailers.
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NewsToday in retail: Dominic Chappell gets a slight reprieve
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has not enjoyed much good fortune this year.
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NewsCold weather drives sales at John Lewis and Waitrose
Sales at John Lewis and Waitrose rose in the week to November 12, thanks to the current cold snap.
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NewsInflation falls as low clothing prices take hold
The UK’s rising inflation rate has been dampened by cheaper clothing prices, the Office for National Statistics has said.