All articles by James Wilmore – Page 37
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NewsPoundland names former Sainsbury's executive as new trading director
Poundland has appointed Simon Twigger, a former Sainsbury’s executive, to replace Richard Lancaster as its trading director.
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NewsMaplin names new boss and reports flat full-year profits
Electronics retailer Maplin has reported flat full-year profits and revealed it will have a new chief executive from September.
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NewsAsos upbeat on full-year prospects after strong third-quarter
Online fashion retailer Asos has reported strong trading performance in its third quarter as group retail sales rose 20%.
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NewsPromotional market hits Marks & Spencer clothing revival
Marks & Spencer has reported a flat first-quarter for clothing and home furnishings but says it is on course to improve margins for apparel.
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NewsSunday trading laws shake-up expected in Osborne's Budget
Large shops in England and Wales are set to be able to stay open longer on Sundays under Budget plans to be unveiled tomorrow.
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NewsBoris Johnson attacks retailers over boardroom and staff pay gap
London Mayor Boris Johnson has singled out retail bosses in a fresh call for employers to pay their staff the living wage.
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NewsHalf of Wilko founding family secures £63m from stake sale
One half of the family behind value chain Wilko collected £63m from selling its stake in the retailer last year, new documents have revealed.
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NewsApple reveals 19% drop in UK retail profits as sales flatline
Apple recorded an 18.6% drop in full-year profits from its UK retail operations last year, after it was hit by wage and rent rises.
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GalleryStore Gallery: JD Sports unveils new flagship Oxford Street store
JD Sports Fashion unveiled a new flagship megastore on Oxford Street last night.
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NewsJD Sports aims to open stores in every large European city
JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill has vowed to have a store in “every major city in Europe” after unveiling a new flagship on Oxford Street.
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NewsDirect Golf reveals sales recovery after Sports Direct deal
Direct Golf has reported a drop in full-year sales and profits, but says it is on track for a record performance in its current financial year.
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NewsSwatch Group pays record Oxford Street rent for first Longines UK store
Watchmaker Swatch Group is to pay a record Oxford Street rent with the opening of the first UK standalone store for its Longines brand.
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NewsOcado half-year sales boosted by broader customer base
Ocado has reported a healthy rise in half-year EBITDA after a 15.7% lift in retail sales, despite ongoing price deflation in the grocery market.
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NewsCarpetright pre-tax profits jump as bid to reposition brand progresses
Carpetright declares year of “significant progress” as underlying pre-tax profits more than treble.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Pep&Co aims to take the value fashion market by storm
Pep&Co opens the doors to its debut store in Kettering this week. Retail Week explores the discounter’s ambitious plans for the high street.
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NewsBrait completes New Look acquisition and installs new chairman
South African investment group Brait has completed its acquisition of New Look and installed its chief executive as non-executive chairman.
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GalleryStore gallery: First look inside debut Pep&Co store in Kettering
Pep&Co, the Andy Bond-led value retailer, is poised to open its first store next week. Here is a sneak peek inside the Kettering branch.
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NewsH&M second-quarter profits rise, but fall short of expectations
H&M has reported a 10.4% lift in second-quarter profits, but earnings were behind analysts’ expectations as the strong dollar forced up costs.
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NewsSuperdrug to accelerate multichannel offer as full-year profits rise
Health and beauty specialist Superdrug will focus on upping its multichannel offer to help build on a strong sales performance last year.
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NewsHolland & Barrett fortunes boosted by new format stores
Health food retailer Holland & Barrett is seeing an uplift from pumping money into new formats after strong results in its last full year.