All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 121
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News
Zavvi unveils new logo
Zavvi managing director Simon Douglas has unveiled the company’s new logo, which has been “designed to reflect Zavvi’s dedication to being a truly multi-channel, independent entertainment retailer”.
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Delta Two to bid for Sainsbury's this week
Delta Two is understood to have finished examining Sainsbury’s books and it appears likely the suitor will make a firm offer for the grocer this week.
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Fabric Warehouse on concession offensive
Specialist textiles retailer Fabric Warehouse has instructed restructuring firm Hilco to examine a potential refinancing in an effort to raise funds for a concession assault.
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JJB to test new-look store as it sets overhaul strategy in motion
Sports retailer JJB Sports is to trial a new-format store in November, as part of chief executive Chris Ronnie’s reinvigoration plan.
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Opinion
The day the music dies
Music retailers are disappearing from the high street, but is anybody bothered?
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Opinion
Developers are proving doommongers wrong
For the past two years the industry has bemoaned the amount of space coming onto the market. Cries of “too much space” and “retailers not expanding” have been heard up and down the country. While everyone eagerly awaits the plans for new shopping developments, they also adopt a cautionary view ...
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American Apparel signs two as it bolsters London footing
US casual clothing retailer American Apparel is to increase its presence in London with two West End signings.
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Sainsbury's plans head office move to King's Cross
Supermarket Sainsbury’s is to relocate its headquarters from its central London location in Holborn to King’s Cross.
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Analysis
Fit for a princess
The Princesshay opening has gone down a storm with shoppers, not least because of the raft of new retailers it houses. Jennifer Creevy takes a tour
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Carluccio's turnover surges 18 per cent
Turnover at Italian homewares and catering company Carluccio’s jumped 18 per cent against the previous year.
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Trio land stores in Birmingham Beatties rework
New Look, Mothercare and JJB Sports will open stores in the former Beatties department store in Birmingham following the redevelopment of the building.
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Peterborough Westgate to get a mixed-use makeover
Hammerson and Morley have submitted a planning application to Peterborough City Council for a mixed-use scheme in the North Westgate area of Peterborough city centre.
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Argos withdraws furniture range
Argos is understood to have withdrawn a line of furniture from its stores after customers suffered burns and sores.
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Americana hires ex-Burberry boss
Fashion group Americana, which owns brands Bench and Hooch, has appointed former Burberry Group chief operating officer Mike Metcalf as chairman.
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Ashley factor scares off would-be Blacks chiefs
Sports Direct chief’s stake makes candidates unwilling to commit
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Original Factory Shop up for sale
Barclays Private Equity has put clothing retailer Original Factory Shop up for sale for an estimated £70 million to £80 million.
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Bonmarché to march into footwear sector
Value fashion retailer Bon-march is to launch a footwear collection next year.
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Former Safeway boss joins UBS
Carlos Criado-Perez, former boss of supermarket Safeway, has joined global investment banking business UBS.
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Faith heads upmarket with new look to fend off rivals
Footwear retailer Faith opened a new-look store last week aimed at taking the brand upmarket.
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JD Group first-half profits soar 9%
Store refurbishments and product rationalisation benefited sales