All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 30
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NewsMamas & Papas landlords approve CVA safeguarding its future
Mamas & Papas landlords have voted in favour of its Company Voluntary Arrangement safeguarding its future.
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AnalysisIn the news: Kingfisher incoming boss Véronique Laury profiled
Chic Frenchwoman Véronique Laury may not look like a traditional DIY retailer, but few know as much about the sector as her.
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NewsSports Direct first-quarter profits surge despite disappointing World Cup
Sports Direct sales surged 12.2% to £711.2m and gross profit jumped 11.8% to £301.2m in its first quarter, despite a disappointing World Cup.
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NewsVideo: Plus size retailer Simply Be launches ad with new designer Kelly Brook
Simply Be is launching a TV advert today featuring its new designer, model Kelly Brook, ahead of her debut collection with the plus size retailer.
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NewsPrimark's only European hurdle is lack of new store space, says finance boss
A lack of new store locations is the only hurdle to Primark’s domination of Europe, according to finance director of its parent firm Associated British Foods.
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NewsLa Senza stores set to close as no buyer found for collapsed chain
All remaining La Senza stores are set to close after a buyer failed to come forward for the collapsed lingerie retailer.
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NewsPhones 4u owner considering options after losing Vodafone contract
Phones 4u owner BC Partners is exploring all options for the retailer following Vodafone’s decision to not renew its contract with the firm.
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NewsBoden launches in Australia as it unveils flat profits in 2013
Fashion retailer Boden has launched in Australia and unveiled flat profits in 2013 after it invested to propel its international growth.
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NewsPrimark full-year sales set to surge 17% as it plots ten US stores
Value fashion giant Primark’s full-year sales are expected to surge 17% and like-for-likes 4.5% as it plots further expansion in the US.
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NewsNew Look sells loss-making French business Mim to Asian group
New Look has sold its loss-making French business Mim to Main Asia, a firm advised by Hong Kong-based consumer products giant Asia Global.
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NewsVideo: JD Williams debuts new TV advert with Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly is set to debut in her first TV ad today for JD Williams as chief executive of owner N Brown Angela Spindler revamps the mature brand.
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NewsHouse of Fraser's new Chinese owner to invest £150m in revamps
House of Fraser’s new Chinese owner is planning a £150m cash injection to revamp its department stores and propel its online growth.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How etailer Zalando has become a fashion frontrunner
German etailer Zalando has gone from online start-up to a business that is bigger than Asos in less than six years. Retail Week finds out more.
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NewsFormer Home Retail boss Terry Duddy to chair Retail Trust
Former Home Retail Group chief executive Terry Duddy is to join the Retail Trust charity as chairman, suceeding John Lovering.
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NewsVodafone hangs up on Phones 4u and ups distribution with Dixons Carphone
Vodafone has decided to withdraw its products from Phones 4u leaving the retailer with only EE as a full mobile operator partner.
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NewsFurther Tesco shareholders rush to dump shares in struggling grocer
A raft of major banks and fund managers have joined Harris Associates in dumping Tesco shares following its profit warning on Friday.
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GalleryIn pictures: French Connection opens its first pop-up 'convenience' store
French Connection has opened the doors on its its first pop-up “convenience store” in Old Street station, which allows commuters to pick up online orders.
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OpinionBlog: Lidl could benefit from the Primark factor in its fashion foray
Lidl grabbed many column inches when it launched its first womenswear collection last week, but will it prove successful?
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GalleryIn pictures: Inditex-owned Stradivarius makes its UK debut
Fashion giant Inditex opened the first UK store for its womenswear brand Stradivarius today at Westfield Stratford.
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NewsFrench Connection to open pop-up convenience store at Old Street station
Fashion retailer French Connection is opening its first pop-up “convenience store” in Old Street station to allow commuters to pick up online orders.