All articles by James Wilmore – Page 30
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InterviewInterview: Wiggle's boss on how it's staying ahead in sports etailing
Stefan Barden talks to Retail Week about Wiggle’s impressive sales growth, how it stays ahead of the competition and his views on bricks and mortar retail.
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NewsMarks & Spencer suspends website after customers see other people's details
Marks & Spencer was forced to suspend its website yesterday after complaints from customers that they could see other people’s contact details when they logged into the site.
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NewsAndy Bond to launch discount variety chain with backing from Christo Wiese
Former Asda boss Andy Bond is launching a discount variety chain in the UK backed by Christo Wiese, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisWhat we learnt from Debenhams’ full-year results this week
Department store group Debenhams revealed a healthy rise in full-year profits this week, while like-for-likes grew 2.1%.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Debenhams' boss will not make a Sharp exit
Debenhams chief executive Michael Sharp has revealed plans to stand down next year, but why has he decided to unveil the news now?
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NewsHamleys on brink of being sold to Chinese footwear retailer
Toy retailer Hamleys is on the brink of being of being sold to China-based women’s footwear business C.banner Holdings.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize named and shamed over minimum wage breach
Monsoon Accessorize has defended itself after being named and shamed by the Government for failing to pay 1,438 workers the minimum wage.
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NewsWiggle pedals to higher full-year profits as UK sales soar 26%
Wiggle has reported an 11.5% jump in full-year sales, helped by a strong UK performance, and is targeting further growth by opening a £10m distribution centre.
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NewsMothercare UK like-for-likes rise 6.5% but store closures hit revenue
Mothercare has reported a 7.1% fall in second-quarter sales as closures continue but said trading is in line with full-year expectations.
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NewsMaplin appoints ex-Ben Sherman executive as finance boss
Maplin has appointed Ben Sherman’s former chief operating officer as its finance boss and poached a Homebase exec to be its first ecommerce director.
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NewsAlibaba removes £8m worth of fake UK goods from its site in a year
More than £8m worth of counterfeit UK products have been taken off Alibaba since a deal was made with the China Britain Business Council (CBBC) last year.
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NewsHome Bargains owner TJ Morris reveals jump in full-year sales
TJ Morris, owner of Home Bargains, has revealed a healthy jump in full-year profits and sales after it opened stores and relocated existing shops.
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NewsPhotoBox business sold to private equity firms for £400m
Online photo printing retailer PhotoBox, the owner of Moonpig, is being sold to two private equity groups for around £400m.
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NewsSainsbury's sales grow again as big four rivals suffer - Kantar
Sainsbury’s has been the only one of the big four chains to see its 12-week sales increase, for the third consecutive period, according to latest Kantar data.
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NewsReiss ups focus on global expansion as full-year profits double
Reiss has ramped up its focus on global expansion after full-year group profits doubled, although losses from its international division widened.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis fashion sales hampered by warm weather
Warm weather last week hampered John Lewis’ fashion sales, but ice cream and strawberries did brisk business at its sister chain Waitrose.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis identifies 'master shopper' as customers embrace multichannel
John Lewis has declared 2015 the year of the ‘master shopper’ – a consumer who is confident to combine multiple channels to optimise their experience.
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AnalysisMountain Warehouse strikes Alibaba deal as half-year sales surge
Mountain Warehouse has launched in China after striking a deal with Alibaba, while reporting record half-year group sales.
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AnalysisSports Direct boss Dave Forsey pleads not guilty over USC job losses
Sports Direct boss Dave Forsey has pleaded not guilty over a charge relating to the collapse of fashion retail chain USC and will face trial next March.
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AnalysisBurberry second-quarter sales hit by China slowdown
Burberry has reported a slowdown in sales as it felt the impact of a challenging global luxury market, particularly in China and Hong Kong.