All Card Factory articles – Page 10
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NewsBoots ranked as number one shopping centre tenant
Boots has been ranked as the “leading” shopping centre tenant in a new report based on numbers of stores in quality schemes.
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NewsCard Factory posts flat profit after absorbing VAT increase
Card Factory delivered flat pre-tax profit in the year to January 31 after absorbing the rise in VAT, following a 56% hike in profits the previous year.
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OpinionBacking the mould-breaking retailers of tomorrow
The issues facing the retail industry are well known. Consumers are spending less, demanding greater convenience, shopping online and are increasingly value savvy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Deal wrapped up at Clinton Cards but tough work lies ahead
Clinton Cards’ new owner American Greetings will have to make radical changes to return the retailer to profitability.
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NewsClinton Cards deal to be struck within days
Clinton Cards looks likely to be bought out of administration by the end of next week if not earlier as would-be suitors jostle to take control.
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NewsStore closures loom at Clinton Cards
Buyers circle as Clinton Cards follows Game and Peacocks into administration.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: The demise of Clinton cards
High street retailers that are losing money and have a lot of debt need the support of their banks, their suppliers and their landlords to keep going.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will Willson-Rymer do with Clintons?
With the news that ailing greetings card retailer Clinton Cards has delayed publication of its strategic review until next month, Retail Week has put together its own thoughts on what boss Darcy Willson-Rymer will be looking at.
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OpinionVertical expansion increases margins
Michael Poynor is managing director of Retail Expertise where he consults with retailers on operational, strategic and financial projects.
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AnalysisPushing the envelope
Card Factory has been one of the unsung retail success stories of recent years. In a rare interview, Nicola Harrison finds out the secrets of its prosperity from chief executive Richard Hayes
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NewsCard Factory acquires online rival while EBITDA jumps 20%
Budget greetings card chain Card Factory has posted a 20% surge in EBITDA and has acquired online rival GettingPersonal.co.uk.
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NewsIn Focus: Clinton Cards vs Card Factory
Clinton Cards is one of the retailers blaming the snow for a disappointing Christmas, accompanied by a profit warning.
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NewsCard Factory appoints development director
Discount greetings cards retailer Card Factory has poached PricewaterhouseCoopers retail and leisure director Andy Garbutt to spearhead future development.
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OpinionThe advantage of doing it yourself
According to conventional thinking, vertical integration is yesterday’s strategy. But there are exceptions. Some retailers have shunned the conventional wisdom and maintained their own factories
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NewsCard Factory co-founder to be chair after sale
Greeting cards retailer Card Factory’s co-founder Dean Hoyle has been appointed chairman of the retailer following its sale to private equity firm Charterhouse last week.
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NewsCard Factory to be sold to Charterhouse
Card Factory is poised to be sold to private equity firm Charterhouse for more than £350m, sources familiar with the situation have told Retail Week.
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AnalysisDean and Janet Hoyle: the husband-and-wife team behind Card Factory
The unassuming husband-and-wife team behind Card Factory has turned it into a winning business with a £350m price tag.
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NewsCard Factory founders set to rake in £400m
Card Factory has received bids for the business from several private equity groups that could result in the founders taking home a £400m windfall.