All Blacks articles – Page 3
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OpinionRestructuring for tomorrow’s growth
The imminent rental quarter day on March 25th will no doubt be the trigger for more retail casualties, after 2012’s high profile Q1 administrations of Peacocks, Bonmarche, Blacks and most recently Fenn Wright and Manson, amongst others.
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OpinionSports Direct in pole position
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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OpinionDo you have the right leader?
Peter Williams joined the ASOS Board in April 2006. He is the non-executive director of Asos and Cineworld.
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NewsGovernment rules out changes to pre-pack legislation
The Government has scrapped the introduction of new legislation which aimed to “improve transparency and confidence” in pre-pack administration deals.
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NewsBlacks set to be back in the black within a year
JD Sports Fashion chairman Peter Cowgill aims to turn a profit at Blacks in the next financial year.
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NewsFood retailers slide as sentiment worsens
As the Christmas trading statements started to come thick and fast, general retailers just about held their own against the market.
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NewsSports Direct urges OFT investigation into outdoor market
Sports Direct revealed it has written off £52.6m in Blacks following rival JD’s acquisition of the retailer out of administration yesterday, and has urged the OFT to “look closely” at the outdoor and sports retail market.
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NewsJD formally acquires Blacks
JD has formally acquired Blacks Leisure for £20m from administrator KPMG.
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NewsJD in "advanced discussions" to buy Blacks
JD Sports has confirmed it is in “advanced discussions” with Blacks Leisure over its offer to buy the outdoor retail group.
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NewsJD Sports frontrunner to buy Blacks
JD Sports is understood to be the frontrunner to buy struggling outdoors retailer Blacks with the deal likely to go-ahead on Monday.
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NewsYeomans owner Granite buys outdoor brand Gelert
Dealmaker Jason Granite has bought camping brand Gelert and will merge it with his Yeomans outdoor goods retail chain.
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NewsBlacks to be put into administration
Outdoor gear specialist Blacks Leisure is to be put into administration ahead of the sale of its assets.
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NewsGovernment urged to respond to Portas review
Labour MP Simon Danczuk has written to minister for housing Grant Shapps to ask him to speed up the Government’s response to Mary Portas’ high street review, which is due in the spring.
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NewsJD squares up against Sports Direct to buy Blacks
JD Sports is close to making an offer for parts of up-for-sale outdoor specialist Blacks Leisure.
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NewsBlacks Leisure sale edges closer
The future of outdoors specialist Blacks Leisure could be secured as early as next week when second-round bids will be submitted.
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NewsBlacks moves closer to pre-pack administration
Blacks Leisure has moved a step closer to entering pre-pack administration.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill emerges as surprise Blacks bidder
Blacks has received strong interest from potential bidders ahead of today’s deadline for offers to buy the struggling retailer.
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NewsBlacks faces post-Christmas administration as Hilco circles
Blacks Leisure could face a post Christmas administration and break-up following Sports Direct’s decision not to buy the business.
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NewsSports Direct abandons interest in Blacks
Sports Direct has abandoned its plans to bid for up-for-sale outdoor specialist Blacks.
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NewsTesco results top off another tough week
As Christmas loomed, store stocks headed south. Food specialists and general merchandisers alike underperformed the All Share index and were sharply down over the year.