All Joules articles – Page 4
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NewsJoules to finish year in the red as store closures slash sales
Fashion brand Joules has predicted it will finish its 2020 financial year in the red after the lockdown of its store estate saw group revenues plummet.
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VideoFace time: Joules boss Nick Jones on ‘learning as we go’ with store reopenings
Joules chief executive Nick Jones discusses the phased approach the retailer is taking to reopening stores as the coronavirus lockdown lifts, possible changes in consumer demand as a result of the pandemic and how he has run the business from home.
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NewsJoules accesses extra financing as online sales outperform
Apparel retailer Joules has successfully struck new financing arrangements and reported better than expected online sales.
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NewsCoronavirus: Primark execs take pay cuts as Joules raises £15m
Executives at Primark and its parent company Associated British Foods (ABF) have slashed their pay in half amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
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NewsJoules scales back investment as coronavirus plays havoc with guidance
Joules has not given investors any financial guidance for the year ahead due to the “ongoing uncertainty” over coronavirus, which has hit footfall and sales over the last few weeks.
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NewsJoules profits hit by later fall of Black Friday
Joules has blamed the later fall of Black Friday for a slump in half-year profitability.
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NewsJoules boss blames spreadsheet error for festive availabilities crisis
The boss of fashion brand Joules has blamed an error on a spreadsheet for the availabilities issue that cratered online sales over the festive period and forced the retailer to warn on profits for the year.
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NewsJoules issues profit warning off the back of ‘disappointing’ Christmas period
Joules has issued a profit warning following a torrid Christmas trading period driven by stock availability issues.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The biggest hires and fires of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, Retail Week takes a look back at all the hires and fires that have made shockwaves in the retail sector this year.
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NewsJoules sales climb despite ‘challenging’ September
Joules has posted an increase in sales during the first half of its financial year despite suffering what it called a “challenging” September.
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AnalysisWhat retail supply chains must look like in 2020
Retail Week’s Supply Chain 2020 report reveals how retailers are winning in the first and final mile through analysis of the latest trends
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OpinionOpinion: Retail must reinvent its image to attract future leaders
Does retail have an image problem? Our 2018 Employee Perceptions Survey showed that almost 60% of retail employees think so.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How ‘total retail’ has spurred Joules’ success
After posting an impressive set of full-year results, departing Joules boss Colin Porter pointed to the success of the fashion brand’s ‘total retail’ model. What is that and what can others learn from it?
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NewsJoules profits and sales climb in ‘strong’ year
Joules has reported soaring full-year profits and sales in what boss Colin Porter says was driven by “growth across channels and product categories, both in the UK and internationally”.
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OpinionOpinion: Founders bring authenticity – lose them at your peril
With all the recent activity, it seems a good time to review the role of founders in retail brands and when, if ever, they should step aside.
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NewsJoules sales soar as digital powers growth
Joules’ sales rocketed during its full year, the group said in a pre-close update.
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AnalysisProfile: Is Nick Jones the right man to keep Joules growing?
Former Marks & Spencer and Asda exec Nick Jones has been poached by fashion retailer Joules as its next chief executive. Retail Week analyses whether he’s the right man for the job
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NewsJoules poaches Asda exec Nick Jones as new boss
Joules has poached Asda’s clothing and general merchandise boss Nick Jones to become its new chief executive.
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NewsJoules chief executive Colin Porter to step down
Joules boss Colin Porter is to step down from the fashion chain after five years at the helm.
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AnalysisKey takeaways from the trends that shaped Christmas
Our new report draws on insights from the golden quarter to identify the threats and opportunities for retail in 2019.