All Card Factory articles
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NewsBiggest festive retail recruiters revealed amid record-breaking job search figures
The recruitment platform revealed that jobseeker searches for Christmas roles in the UK were up 28% year on year, the highest level it had seen since comparable data began in 2018.
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NewsCard Factory looks ahead to festive season after first half profits slump
Card Factory is anticipating strong trading through the coming peak festive season, after profits slumped in the first half of its financial year.
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NewsWHSmith issues shock profit warning
WHSmith, which sold off its UK high street arm earlier this year to focus on its travel operations, has revealed a financial review found an overstatement of £30m in headline profit in its North American division.
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NewsCard Factory completes swoop for Funky Pigeon from WHSmith
Card Factory has today announced it has completed its £24m acquisition of online personalised card retailer Funky Pigeon from WHSmith.
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NewsCard Factory acquires Funky Pigeon from WHSmith
Card Factory has agreed to buy online greetings card business Funky Pigeon from WHSmith.
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InterviewInterview: Card Factory boss Darcy Willson-Rymer on growth, grit, and greeting cards
The greetings card market isn’t what it used to be. While cards continue to be sent for the most traditional of reasons, they – and the associated celebration products and accessories – also mark occasions that have only developed recently or are emergent.
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NewsCard Factory boss: American expansion represents ‘a £60bn opportunity for us’
Card Factory chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer says its expansion into the United States represents a potentially “£60bn opportunity for us”.
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NewsCard Factory sales and profits surge thanks to store expansion and growing proposition
Cards and gifts specialist Card Factory has “outperformed” the market as sales and profits for the full year surged thanks to growing store estate and product category evolution.
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NewsCard Factory has reappointed its chair despite diversity concerns
Card Factory has reappointed its executive chair despite votes cast against his reappointment due to diversity concerns.
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AnalysisAmerican dreams: Why UK retailers are once again expanding across the Atlantic
In the past, the US has been a bit of a graveyard for British retailers; a land of almost limitless opportunities that few ever truly realise. However, with a number of brands heading stateside this year, is the American dream back on for UK retail?
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NewsCard Factory eyes up US expansion with Garven Holdings acquisition
Card Factory is set to enter the US market following the £20m acquisition of Garven Holdings.
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NewsCard Factory CEO has said the US market is the key to achieving its strategy
Card Factory’s chief executive has said the US market is key to achieving its strategy as it announces its first step in the region.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisCard Factory (Financials)
Card Factory group sales rose 10.3% year on year to £510.9m in the year to 31 January 2024 (FY2023) with the retailer hailing its “continued positive momentum across the business” and “effective execution” of its strategy. Total sales growth reflected an 8.7% increase in store sales to £478.9m, while total online sales fell 15% to £14.7m.
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NewsCard Factory's profits have fallen despite growth in sales
Card Factory posted a fall in profit for the six months to July 2024 despite growth in overall revenue.
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NewsCard Factory is rolling out on demand delivery with Just Eat
Specialist retailer Card Factory has partnered with Just East in a move that will give customers access to cards, gifts and celebration essentials on demand.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisCard Factory (Strategy)
From mid-2024, Card Factory is partnering with Just Eat on a speedy delivery trial. Over 200 Card Factory products will be available on demand via through orders fulfilled from an intial 19 stores. The tie-up is well aligned to the retailer’s strategy to make its products available anywhere.
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NewsCard Factory chair faces concerns from shareholders
Card Factory is set to engage with shareholders to “fully understand concerns” over the retailer’s chair after almost a quarter of them voted against his re-election at its annual general meeting (AGM).
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NewsGreetings card retailers demand reforms after Royal Mail takeover
The Greetings Card Association (GCA), which represents more than 500 businesses, has called for longer-term reforms to Royal Mail when the postal service goes private under new owners.
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NewsGreetings card retailers respond to Royal Mail takeover bid
The Greetings Card Association, which represents more than 500 card businesses, has called for the interest of its members to be safeguarded as Royal Mail considers an offer for a takeover from EP Group
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NewsCard Factory CEO on why its ‘relentless focus on value for money’ has paid off
As Card Factory posts robust sales in the full year ending January 2024, Retail Week speaks to chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer on its strategy for success and future plans.