All Hobbs articles – Page 3
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NewsHobbs' unpopular product changes lead to spiralling losses
The unpopular changes Hobbs made to last autumn’s collection led to losses spiralling in its full year, but it feels confident its product “refocus” will improve performance.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hobbs, Argos and New Look
Retail news round-up on August 1, 2014: Hobbs restructures, Argos uses augmented reality in catalogue and New Look awards customer experience account.
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NewsHobbs restructures and sets sights on US expansion
Fashion retailer Hobbs is restructuring following a business review designed to put it back on track following tough trading that led to backer 3i writing down its value.
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OpinionComment: Sales knowledge is vital to ecommerce success
Retailers must leverage knowledge of their customers’ needs to optimise their ecommerce offers if they want to succeed in online retail.
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NewsHobbs appoints John Lewis's Meg Lustman as chief executive
Womenswear retailer Hobbs has hired John Lewis fashion buying director Meg Lustman as chief executive, filling the role left vacant by Nicky Dulieu.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hobbs, Inditex, H&M and Next
Retail news round-up on June 12, 2014: John Lewis clothing boss in talks to join Hobbs, Inditex profits beat expectations, H&M sales rise 19% in May and Next sells Doncaster warehouse.
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NewsEx- Hobbs online director Gracia Amico takes helm at pet accessories etailer
Gracia Amico, Hobbs’ former ecommerce director, has been appointed chief executive of online pets accessories retailer Pets Pyjamas.
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NewsHobbs launches in the US with Bloomingdale's tie-up
Hobbs has launched in the US after joining forces with department store group Bloomingdale’s.
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NewsHobbs chief executive Nicky Dulieu to stand down
Hobbs boss Nicky Dulieu is to step down from her position as chief executive after five years in the role, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsKaren Millen hires former Jacques Vert director as commercial boss
Karen Millen has appointed a former Jacques Vert director Nicola Carr Mathews as its commercial director to help bolster its international growth.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Karen Millen, Harrods and more
Retail news round-up on February 13, 2014: Morrisons boss rallies troops for turnaround, Karen Millen to launch Knightsbridge flagship, Harrods mulls overseas expansion and more
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NewsHobbs ecommerce director Gracia Amico departs
Hobbs director of ecommerce Gracia Amico has left the fashion retailer after just 13 months.
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NewsHobbs writes down value by 40% due to tough Christmas trading
Hobbs’ private equity owner 3i has written down the value of its investment by 40% due to “tough trading” over Christmas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hobbs, John Lewis and Amazon
Retail news round-up on January 31, 2014: Hobbs’ owner 3i writes down investment value by 40%, John Lewis Partnership plans switch to hybrid salary pension scheme, UK consumer confidence surges in January, Amazon turnover jumps 20% in fourth quarter
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NewsHobbs appoints former New Look boss Phil Wrigley as chairman
Former New Look boss Phil Wrigley has been appointed as chairman of fashion retailer Hobbs.
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NewsRetailers face nightmare before Christmas as forecasts slashed
Fears are mounting that this Christmas could be disappointing for retailers as the weather, deep discounting and low wage growth impact festive spending.
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OpinionComment: Tackling business rates does not end the high street's struggle to survive
The Chancellor delivered an extremely welcome Christmas present for retailers in his statement last week. But while we feel grateful for the gift, the consensus from the industry is that it has not been packaged in quite the right way.
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GalleryIn pictures: Hobbs opens revamped flagship in Covent Garden
Hobbs has unveiled a revamped Covent Garden flagship that it will use to woo international franchise partners.
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AnalysisThe Grimsey Review: Retailers’ reaction
Former Focus boss Bill Grimsey released his review of the high street featuring 31 recommendations to Government yesterday including a freeze on parking charges and a levy on large retailers to fun start ups. Retail Week rounds up the reaction.
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NewsHobbs signs first accessory-only concession to drive growth
Fashion retailer Hobbs is putting more focus on accessories and footwear growth as it signs a deal for its first accessories-only concession.