All Blue Inc articles – Page 3
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NewsBlue Inc Christmas sales rise as it shuns discounts
Blue Inc like-for-likes rose 3.1% in the four weeks to January 4 as the retailer held firm on its price positioning.
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NewsBlue Inc snaps up Republic stores for womenswear push
Blue Inc has bought five former Republic stores in which it plans to push its womenswear offer and has unveiled a jump in full-year profits.
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NewsMatalan's Hargreaves family eyes Republic as first stores close
The family behind retail giant Matalan is understood to be vying to buy collapsed retailer Republic as administrator Ernst & Young closes the first tranche of its stores.
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NewsBlue Inc signs sponsorship deal for The Only Is Way Is Essex
Young fashion retailer Blue Inc has inked a sponsorship deal for the next series of ITV2 reality programme The Only Way Is Essex.
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NewsBestseller rules out Republic rescue as expressions of interest filed today
Danish fashion giant Bestseller has ruled out a rescue bid for branded fashion chain Republic, which collapsed into administration last week.
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NewsFashion giant Bestseller to back Republic founder Brewins’ bid
Republic founder Carl Brewins has won support from Danish fashion giant Bestseller in his attempt to buy back the fashion retailer.
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NewsRestructurer Gordon Brothers called in to trade Republic
Restructuring specialist Gordon Brothers has been drafted in by administrator Ernst & Young to trade collapsed fashion retailer Republic as the hunt for a buyer continues.
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NewsRepublic founder mulls buying collapsed retailer as private equity firms circle
Republic founder Carl Brewins is understood to be interested in buying back the business he started as a market stall nearly thirty years ago as private equity firms circle the collapsed chain.
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NewsBlue Inc emerges as early front-runner to buy collapsed fashion chain Republic
Blue Inc, the young fashion retailer chaired by Sir Stuart Rose, has emerged as the early front-runner to snap up collapsed branded fashion retailer Republic.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sir Stuart Rose's appointment is a coup for Ocado, but what does it mean?
Ocado today surprised the City with the appointment of former Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose as chairman. Retail Week takes a look at what Rose will add to the etail grocer.
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NewsFormer M&S boss Sir Stuart Rose appointed Ocado chairman
Sir Stuart Rose has been appointed chairman of online grocer Ocado, in a stock market comeback, replacing Lord Grade, who is standing down after seven years.
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NewsBlue Inc seeks first standalone store for Twisted Soul brand
Twisted Soul, the “aspirational” clothing brand developed by fast-growing young fashion group Blue Inc, is poised to open as a fascia in its own right with a pop-up location.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Fashion - Stock kept tight to avoid discounting
Fashion retailers have reported a strong Christmas but remain cautious about the year ahead.
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NewsAmerican interest in B&M bargains could spark more value buys
American private equity groups are at the forefront of the race to buy up-for-sale retailer B&M Bargains which could trigger further acquisitions in the UK value sector.
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AnalysisProfile: Steven Cohen, chief executive, Blue Inc
The Blue Inc boss, who reported strong profits last week, has managed to turn the recession to the retailer’s advantage. He tells Gemma Goldfingle how he has done it.
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NewsBlue Inc expects Christmas cheer as full-year profits soar
Young fashion group Blue Inc expects a strong Christmas trading period after posting soaring full-year profits.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Exploring the challenges of retail acquisitions
Over the past year a number of acquisitions have been made by retailers. Liz Morrell explores the challenges of the deals and subsequent integration.
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OpinionComment: International expansion is important for long-term growth
At next month’s World Retail Congress, four retailers will be inducted into the World Retail Hall of Fame: Sir Stuart Rose, Lew Frankfort, Dickson Poon and Sir Paul Smith.
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AnalysisBlue Inc: What do retailers need to know?
As Blue Inc pushes the button on overseas expansion, Retail Week takes a look at the fast-growing chain.
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NewsBlue Inc begins widespread overseas expansion
Blue Inc, the value fashion retailer chaired by Sir Stuart Rose, is gearing up for widespread international expansion as its Officers Club business helps propel UK growth.