All articles by James Wilmore – Page 5
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OpinionOpinion: JD Sports on the ball, but action must be swift
In the world of the 24-hour news cycle, dealing with a PR crisis with speed is critical.
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NewsJD Sports vows to investigate warehouse conduct
JD Sports will launch an investigation into how policies are being implemented at its main warehouse following claims of harsh working practices.
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NewsToday in retail: JD Sports tackled over warehouse conditions
JD Sports has had a great run this year, with profits soaring and a big-hitting acquisition in the form of Go Outdoors.
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NewsJD Sports on the defence after warehouse allegations
JD Sports has been forced to defend itself after staff at its warehouse claimed working conditions were “worse than a prison”.
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NewsDixons Carphone half-year profits jump 19%
Dixons Carphone has reported a 19% surge in half-year profits, but said it is planning for “more uncertain” times in the face of Brexit.
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NewsBoohoo bags majority stake in Pretty Little Thing
Boohoo has acquired a majority stake in fellow fashion etailer Pretty Little Thing for £3.3m.
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NewsArgos drivers vote for three-day Christmas strike
Argos delivery drivers are set to strike for 72 hours in the run-up to Christmas, Unite the union has said.
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NewsEx-Poundland boss Jim McCarthy joins Ultimate Products
Consumer goods group Ultimate Products has hired former Poundland boss Jim McCarthy as chairman as it prepares to go public.
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NewsAsos to hire 1,500 new staff for London HQ
Asos is planning to recruit an extra 1,500 staff for its London headquarters and is expanding its office facilities.
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AnalysisSports Direct: Seven things we learnt from today's update
Corporate jets, zero-hours, mystery cameras: there is rarely a dull moment in the life of Sports Direct.
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NewsJoules' jump on British bandwagon pays off
British business might be unsure about the ‘Special Relationship’ in the light of protectionist Donald Trump’s election, but retailer Joules is making hay across the pond.
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AnalysisChristmas ads: Who topped YouTube's most-watched list?
British retailers have emerged winners in the global Christmas ads battle with John Lewis, Burberry and Sainsbury’s among YouTube’s most watched.
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OpinionOpinion: How will the future play out for House of Fraser?
Three years is a long time in retail. Rewind to late 2013 and House of Fraser was looking to be refloated on the London Stock Exchange after a seven-year absence.
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NewsThis week in retail: How match fit is Sports Direct?
Sports Direct has faced such a media storm this year, the fact that the group is still running nearly 500 UK stores has almost become a sideshow.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Nigel Oddy, Dunelm and Sports Direct
The team discuss the exits from House of Fraser over the last year, Dunelm’s acquisition of Worldstores and Sports Direct’s upcoming half-year results.
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VideoWatch: Chuka Umunna MP on rates, Brexit and small firms
High-profile Labour MP Chuka Umunna started his working life on the shopfloor of TM Lewin.
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NewsOpinion: Black Friday has critics, but it's here to stay
As the dust settles on another Black Friday, some in the industry will be left wondering whether all the hype is worth it.
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NewsToday in Retail: Black Friday throws up more surprises
Black Friday has proven to be an unpredictable beast since it landed on these shores from across the Atlantic.
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NewsSports Direct's auditor faces probe over delivery deal
Sports Direct’s auditor, Grant Thornton, is being investigated over an alleged undisclosed deal between the retailer and Mike Ashley’s older brother.
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NewsJD Sports buys Go Outdoors in £112m deal
JD Sports has acquired specialist Go Outdoors for £112.3m cash, which includes 58 stores across the UK.