All articles by Grace Bowden – Page 97
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NewsDebenhams like-for-likes slip after weak clothing performance
Debenhams has reported a 0.2% fall in its third-quarter like-for-likes after weak fashion sales, but online and non-clothing purchases rose.
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NewsTed Baker boss Ray Kelvin on online growth and international expansion
Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin spoke about online expansion, brand and brunch in the wake of the fashion retailer’s first-quarter results.
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NewsFashion retailer Forever 21 plans to cut size of remaining UK stores
Forever 21 is planning to reduce the size of its UK stores as it struggles to gain market share from high-street fashion rivals.
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NewsZara outshines fashion rivals as UK sales and profits rise
Zara reports an increase in full-year sales and profits at its UK business despite the subdued performance of its rivals in the last year.
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AnalysisWho are the key figures behind the Dobbies Garden Centres takeover?
As the past and present bosses of BHS are quizzed by MPs, there has never been greater scrutiny on retail ownership and corporate governance.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Try-before-you-buy fashion platform Try.com
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Try.com is in the spotlight.
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NewsAs it happened: Ex-BHS owner Sir Philip Green at MP hearing
Catch up on proceedings as former BHS owner Sir Philip Green appeared before a parliamentary inquiry for questioning over the retailer’s collapse.
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NewsFacebook launches store visit and purchase tracking technology
Facebook has launched advertising technology that will allow retailers to track shoppers’ in-store visits via their mobile ad campaigns.
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NewsB&Q owner Kingfisher pressured to reverse changes to pay practices
DIY firm’s parent company will be asked at today’s annual shareholder meeting to reverse cuts to B&Q staff benefits made earlier this year.
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NewsHolland & Barrett profits soar as UK drives like-for-like growth
Holland & Barrett’s full-year sales and profits rose in what finance boss Christian Keen deemed a “strong financial performance”.
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AnalysisBHS: Six questions Sir Philip Green is likely to face from MPs at hearing
As Sir Philip Green’s parliamentary inquiry looms, what questions will he have to answer about his involvement in BHS and its collapse?
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NewsInflation edges up in May as food prices continue to fall
The UK’s inflation rate increased last month due to rising leisure costs, although grocery and clothing costs continued to drop.
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NewsMike Ashley considers bid for Debenhams' Ireland operations
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is reportedly looking at a bid for Debenhams’ Ireland business via Irish department store chain Heatons.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Menswear etail stylist service Thread
Thread is a fashion technology start-up combining personal stylists with algorithms to select items for users. Chief executive Kieran O’Neill explains more.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley admits staff were paid below minimum wage
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley said the retailer must “pull its socks up” after admitting that warehouse staff were paid below minimum wage.
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NewsWomen discouraged from senior retail positions owing to lack of role models
Women are put off going for senior positions in retail because of a lack of flexible working and role models in the sector.
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NewsData: Retail like-for-likes edge up in May despite ‘volatile’ outlook
Overall retail like-for-likes grew last month as clothing purchases increased while furniture sales declined for the first time this year.
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NewsNew Look profits and sales rise as China expansion drives growth
New Look has reported an increase in full-year profits and sales in what boss Anders Kristiansen has hailed as a “milestone year”.
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NewsMike Ashley acknowledges need to improve Sports Direct working conditions
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley admitted the retailer’s working conditions could be improved ahead of today’s parliamentary hearing.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven retailers that excel at in-store customer experience
The retail headlines this year, from administrations to parliamentary enquiries and falling footfall, might suggest a sector in crisis.