All articles by James Thompson – Page 17
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News
Simon family to take Monsoon private
Struggling fashion retailer Monsoon is to be taken private by chairman Peter Simon and his family, who will buy the remaining 24.5 per cent of the company's shares.
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NewsSimon family to delist Monsoon
Struggling fashion retailer Monsoon is to be taken private by chairman Peter Simon and his family, who will buy the remaining 24.5 per cent of the company’s shares.
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John Lewis and Waitrose sales on the up
John Lewis department store and stablemate supermarket chain Waitrose both delivered strong trading in the week to September 22, despite being up against tough comparatives from last year.
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Tesco to corner value fashion with online offer
Tesco will next month become the first UK grocer to start selling clothing online, in an effort to grab a greater slice of the value fashion market.
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NewsTheo Paphitis axes Partners and Stationery Box
Partners and Stationery Box are to disappear from the high street, as Theo Paphitis’s Chancerealm converts the stores to its Ryman brand.
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Comet's like-for-likes slow in first half
Kesa-owned electricals retailer Comet posts sales up, but like-for-likes flat, as analyst warns of tough trading environment
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Stylo like-for-likes tumble
Footwear retailer cites competitive market and poor weather for the 4% drop in its first half
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Delta Two to meet Sainsbury’s pension trustees
Confidentiality agreement signed as two parties plan information exchange
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Delta Two enters talks with Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s pension trustees have entered into formal talks with Delta Two, the Qatari-backed investment vehicle
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Goldsmiths chief suspended after boardroom row
Jewellery retailer appoints Kroll to investigate finances
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Qatari takeover could net Sainsbury's boss £40m
If bid succeeds, Justin King could land mammoth sweetener to stay
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NewsSainsbury’s store managers stand to clean up in Delta Two deal
Sainsbury’s fears an exodus of store managers if it is taken private by the Qatari-backed investment fund Delta Two.
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Argos jumps on lucrative services bandwagon
Catalogue giant Argos has launched a trial of sound and vision installation services in an effort to capture a slice of the technology support market targeted by electricals retailers Comet and DSGi. The Home Retail Group-owned chain has begun a Get Connected pilot at 60 stores, providing installation services for ...
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Tesco in line to snap up Italian grocery chain?
City identifies UK giant as potential buyer, as Italian supermarket Esselunga put on market
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John Lewis and Waitrose sales still climbing
Own-brand womenswear, furnishings and electronics all strong at department store chain
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Another games specialist goes as sector struggles
Computer games chain ePlay has gone into administration and become the latest victim of the malaise affecting entertainment retailers on the high street. The 13-store retailer traded in new and used computer games and had a portfolio of stores across the UK at locations including Bristol, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Milton Keynes, ...
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B and Q launches gift cards as it shakes up brand
B&Q is to launch its first gift card next month, as it unveils the biggest brand makeover in its history. The DIY giant’s plastic gift cards will feature different designs, such as moving house or Christmas images and will retail for between£1 and£100. This month, B&Q also started a trial ...
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Apple to unveil UK plans for iPhone today
Apple will unveil its UK plans for the much-hyped iPhone today at high-profile event in London
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Opinion
Are US consumers ready for Tesco?
Careful planning and promotion will be key to the giant’s success