All articles by James Wilmore – Page 19
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NewsAmazon boss Jeff Bezos: 'We are the best place in the world to fail'
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has declared the etail giant the “best place in the world to fail” as it is remains committed to innovation.
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NewsHouse of Fraser exec Ysanne Jenkins exits in further shake-up
House of Fraser’s head of home, food, and beauty, Ysanne Jenkins, has left the group in the wake of a further restructure.
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AnalysisTopps Tiles second-quarter update: What the analysts say
Topps Tiles reported a 4.9% rise in second-quarter like-for-likes, but growth was dented by the timing of Easter. Here is the City’s reaction.
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NewsBoots UK reveals second-quarter sales rise after Christmas boost
Boots UK has revealed a 1.8% rise in second-quarter retail like-for-likes, but continues to face a “challenging” environment.
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VideoThe Retail Week: The living wage, Tesco's PayQwiq and M&S's Steve Rowe
In this week’s video the team discuss the implementation of the living wage as well as Tesco’s new mobile payment app and more.
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NewsMamas & Papas names former Debenhams man as chief marketing officer
Mamas & Papas has appointed a former Debenhams executive as its chief marketing officer to boost its turnaround effort.
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NewsBonmarché poaches Asda director to be its new chief executive
Fashion chain Bonmarché has appointed Asda director Helen Connolly to be its new chief executive, as a replacement for Beth Butterwick.
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NewsSports Direct raises stake in Findel to close to 30%
Sports Direct has upped its stake in Findel to nearly 30% – close to the point at which it would have to table a formal bid.
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NewsJD Sports completes on €26.5m Dutch deal after competition clearance
JD Sports has completed its €26.5m (£20.9m) deal to acquire beleaguered Dutch chains Perry Sport and Aktiesport from Unlimited Sports Group.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Next warning on economy, BHS's CVA and Sports Direct
Next unveils its full-year results and looks ahead to 2016 among the other biggest stories in The Retail Week on March 24.
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AnalysisOpinion: How much will Mike Ashley's own goal cost Sports Direct?
Will Mike Ashley be chewing on an Easter egg this weekend reflecting on whether he should have kept his mouth shut just days earlier?
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NewsBeales back from the brink as creditors vote through CVA
Department store group Beales can push ahead with a CVA after creditors today unanimously voted through the measure.
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NewsJD Sports inks €26.5m deal for Dutch chains Perry Sport and Aktiesport
JD Sports has struck a €26.5m (£20.9m) deal to acquire beleaguered Dutch chains Perry Sport and Aktiesport from Unlimited Sports Group.
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NewsSports Direct admits full-year profits will be near bottom of target range
Sports Direct has clarified its full-year profits are expected to be at the bottom of its target range, after comments by boss Mike Ashley.
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NewsDFS half-year profits and sales boosted by strong furniture market
DFS has posted a 12.3% jump in half-year profits and 7% rise in sales helped by the “current health of the furniture market”.
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NewsGame half-year profits tumble 32% as UK market remains "challenging"
Game has posted a 32.2% drop in half-year pre-tax profits and fall in sales as it continues to be hit by a “challenging” UK market.
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NewsKingfisher full-year profits slide but B&Q and Screwfix sales up
Kingfisher has reported a 20.5% fall in full-year pre-tax profits but boss Véronique Laury said its turnaround has made “solid progress”.
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NewsSports Direct's share price tumbles as MPs launch fresh attack on Ashley
Sports Direct’s share price has nosedived today after founder Mike Ashley admitted the embattled retailer is “in trouble”.
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NewsWiggle launches bike servicing and repair offer for London customers
Sports etailer Wiggle is trialling a bike servicing and repair option to shoppers within the M25 as it looks to further diversify its business.
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NewsInfographic: Easter build-up and warm weather boost Waitrose and John Lewis
Waitrose and John Lewis have revealed a healthy rise in sales for last week boosted by customers gearing up for Easter and warmer weather.