All articles by Grace Bowden – Page 37
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NewsShop Direct poaches Boots exec for trading director role
Shop Direct has snapped up Boots own-brand boss Guy Farmer to helm the etail group’s trading division.
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NewsHotel Chocolat full-year sales climb driven by ‘innovation’
Hotel Chocolat has recorded a healthy rise in its full-year sales bolstered by “strong growth” across all divisions of its business.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland profits soar in maiden results
Watches of Switzerland recorded surging profits bolstered by rising sales in what boss Brian Duffy described as a year of “strong, profitable growth”.
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NewsInditex lays out ‘transformational’ sustainability agenda
Zara’s parent company Inditex has laid out new goals to drive sustainability across its fascias which include cutting down on non-recycled materials and eliminating its use of single-use plastic.
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OpinionOpinion: Has Mike Ashley made a meal of his masterplan?
Sports Direct’s postponement of its full-year results has set off City alarm bells – has the retailer’s founder Mike Ashley bitten off more than he can chew?
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NewsUK to plough ahead with ‘Amazon tax’ despite US opposition
The UK government has confirmed plans to impose a digital services tax on technology giants such as Amazon and Facebook.
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NewsHobbycraft full-year profits surge as sales rise
Hobbycraft has posted a strong uplift in profits as the retailer’s sales increased thanks to smaller-format store and online revenue.
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OpinionOpinion: Is Dunkerton’s passion enough to turn Superdry around?
He might “bleed orange” – but is passion enough to make Superdry’s interim boss Julian Dunkerton the man to return the fashion retailer to rude health?
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NewsRetail sales slide in 'worst June on record'
Retail sales declines in June dragged the 12-month average increase to the lowest since records began as BRC boss Helen Dickinson warns of a “bleak” sector outlook.
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NewsOcado profits hit by Andover fire as sales climb
Ocado posted a fall in half-year profits due to costs associated with the fire at its Andover warehouse, but sales rose as boss Tim Steiner hailed “innovation” at the grocer.
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DataData: Nearly two-thirds of shoppers back 1p fashion tax
Over half of shoppers say they would be prepared to pay a penny tax on fashion purchases to bolster the sector’s sustainability credentials.
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NewsPrimark founder and chair Arthur Ryan dies
Primark founder, chair and former chief executive Arthur Ryan passed away today following a short illness.
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NewsTrafficking gang used slaves to supply top UK grocers
Retailers including Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Asda were supplied goods from supply chains that used slaves from the UK’s largest human trafficking network.
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NewsDebenhams’ CVA opponent drops legal challenge
Property investment firm M&G Real Estate has withdrawn its court action against Debenhams’ CVA.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How The Hut Group is supercharging its growth
The Hut Group has recorded another year of swelling sales and profits – Retail Week speaks to boss Matthew Moulding about how it has done it.
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VideoWatch: Can Coupe get shoppers and shareholders back on side?
This week, the team discusses the predicament of Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe as shareholders vote on his £3.9m pay packet following poor results and the failed Asda merger.
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NewsThe Uptick: High-flying leaders and high street heroes
Welcome back to The Uptick, Retail Week’s monthly newsletter bringing a fresh perspective on retail to your inbox by focusing on the stories, people, innovation and inspiration that make the sector such a vibrant place to be.
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NewsThe Hut Group sales and profits soar in ‘landmark year’
The Hut Group has posted an uplift in full-year sales and profits bolstered by international growth as the retailer scaled up investments across its brands and technology.
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NewsAmazon to create 2,000 new UK jobs
Amazon is set to increase its UK headcount to nearly 30,000 with recruitment to 2,000 new roles across the organisation this year.
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NewsSports Direct’s long-standing head of retail Karen Byers exits
Sports Direct’s retail chief Karen Byers has abruptly exited the retailer after a 28-year stint at the business.