All articles by Lisa Berwin – Page 18
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NewsManagement and Hilco lead race to buy Habitat
Habitat could be sold as early as next week with its management and restructuring specialists Hilco reported to be the front runners to buy it.
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NewsH&M unveils latest designer collaboration with Sonia Rykiel
H&M has unveiled its latest designer collaboration, a lingerie range with Sonia Rykiel.
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NewsJD sales remain positive
JD Sports Fashion said that trading has remained positive with sales at both its fashion and sports fascias continuing to perform well.
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NewsTV sales help John Lewis reach record pre-Christmas sales
Soaring TV sales helped John Lewis reach its record week in the run up to Christmas with sales up 22% on last year to £91.8m.
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NewsFindel appoints new chief executive
Findel has today appointed a new chief executive, Philip Maudsley, and announced that current chief Patrick Jolly will leave the home shopping group.
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NewsEtailers preparing for Christmas sales rush
Online retailers are hoping for one of their busiest days today with growing numbers of shoppers looking online for their Christmas presents.
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AnalysisNeed to know: Disclosure rules
Marks & Spencer was obliged to immediately issue an official announcement after Marc Bolland’s appointment was leaked. Here we explain the ins and outs of disclosure rules.
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NewsHobbyCraft on course for its ‘best ever year’
Arts and crafts retailer HobbyCraft is heading for its “best ever year” as the trend for low-cost family activities continues to grow.
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NewsTurnaround on horizon for Blacks after successful CVA
Blacks Leisure will focus on refreshing its portfolio after its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) was passed by landlords, shoring up its future.
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OpinionCan the ‘knight rider’ shine light on Sports Direct?
After a very long hunt for a chairman Sports Direct has finally found its man. However, many in the sports and fashion world will not have come across Keith Hellawell.
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NewsHobbyCraft heading for ‘best ever’ year
Arts and crafts retailer HobbyCraft said it was heading for its “best ever year” as the trend for low-cost family activities continues to grow.
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NewsBorders UK collapses into administration
MCR has been appointed as administrator to Borders UK.
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NewsUp to 130 jobs under threat at Redcats
Redcats UK, which runs La Redoute and Daxon, has begun a consultation process which could lead to the loss of 130 jobs across its operations in Bradford and Wakefield.
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Cash Converters profits up after strong trading
Australian-owned pawnbroker and financial services group Cash Converters has upgraded its profit targets after a strong start to its financial year.
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NewsTesco and Mike Ashley’s bike shop locked in payment dispute
Tesco has launched a legal challenge against a subsidiary of Mike Ashley’s Sport’s Direct, after the supermarket giant overpaid for some bicycles.
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NewsFrench Connection sales helped by currency gains
French Connection has benefitted from more favourable exchange rates in the three months to October 30 with overall group turnover up 8%.
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NewsSports Direct appoints chairman
Sports Direct has appointed a non-executive chairman, Dr Keith Hellawell, to join its board.
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NewsSignet UK arm to be hit by the weakness of sterling
Total sales for the UK arm of jewellery giant Signet fell 4.75% on a reported basis to $154.4m (£93.1m) for the 13 weeks to September 31.
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NewsTopps Tiles proposes share placing as profits fall
Topps Tiles has announced a proposed share placing as it reported adjusted full-year pre-tax profits of £16.3m, down from £29.5m the year before.
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NewsBorders UK stops taking orders online
Borders UK has stopped taking orders from its website as the future of the books retailer hangs in the balance.