All articles by Lisa Berwin – Page 30
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NewsPrimark pays out over alleged Superdry copy
Primark has settled a copyright disagreement with Superdry owner Laundry Athletics over its alleged copying of one of its leather jackets.
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NewsSports Direct offloads JJB stake
Sports Direct has sold its 5 per cent stake in rival JJB Sports.
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NewsScarlett Johansson named as the new face of Mango
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has been named as the new face of Spanish fashion chain Mango.
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Freemans Grattan in consultation with its warehouse staff
Freemans Grattan Holdings has entered into a consultation period with 160 staff at its Listerhills warehouse in Bradford.
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NewsMystery investor buys JJB stake
A mystery investor has bought a stake of almost 5 per cent in JJB Sports.
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NewsAdili EBITDA to come in below expectations
Ethical e-tailer Adili said EBITDA would be below expectations after gross margins were hit by discounting needed in the tougher market.
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NewsNext withdraws ‘Nazi’ pants
Next is withdrawing a line of underwear after some of the featured artwork on the garment was mistaken as a “Nazi image”.
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NewsAquascutum owner in talks with Chinese distributor
Aquascutum could be sold to its Chinese distributor after the luxury brand’s Japanese owner Renown rejected a management buyout.
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NewsAnger from Bhs suppliers as Sir Philip Green tightens terms
Sir Philip Green’s Bhs is tightening the screws on its suppliers by moving its discount rate into line with that of Arcadia Group into which it is merging.
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News£3.9bn opportunity for survivors of the downturn
Retailers who survive the downturn could pick up £3.9bn of business over the next few years.
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NewsBlacks in talks to extend its banking facility
Blacks Leisure has entered into talks with its bank to extend its banking facility to help its long-term financial position.
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NewsAquascutum chief Kim Winser leaves after failed MBO
Aquascutum chief executive Kim Winser will today leave the business after Japanese owner Renown rejected her bid for a management buyout.
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AnalysisThe retail life of Peter Cowgill, JD Sports Fashion
He may keep a low profile, but Peter Cowgill’s financial nous has taken JD Sports Fashion to new heights, says Lisa Berwin.JD Sports Fashion executive chairman Peter Cowgill has quite a few reasons to be celebrating.Unlike many clothing or sports retailers, his fashion-led business has produced sparkling results as it ...
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NewsEx-WHSmith man to run British Bookshops & Stationers
British Bookshops & Stationers’ new owners have drafted in former WHSmith director John Simpson to return the business to profitability.
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NewsBirmingham Bullring closed after suspected chemical leak
Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre was closed down for part of Thursday after several people fell ill following a suspected chemical leak.
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OpinionFrench Connection still needs to carve a niche
French Connection has successfully rebranded itself several times over the years but with competition more fierce than ever, it now needs to put its money where its mouth is and ensure its product speaks for itself.While nobody would argue that the retailer’s FCUK campaign was unsuccessful, the after effects gave ...
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NewsPlay.com launches credit card
Play.com has launched its own credit card that will offer a points reward scheme for its customers.Provided by MBNA, the Play.com Credit Card will give Play.com customers PlayPoints for using the card on or outside of the site, these are redeemable for 8 million of the e-tailers products.The card offers ...
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NewsBurberry profits fall after tough year for luxury market
Profits at luxury group Burberry fell 12.5 per cent in its full year to March 31.
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NewsJJB Sports appoints two directors
JJB Sports has announced the appointment of a new finance director and a director of retail and product to its board.
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NewsLondon sales helped by warm weather
London sales have continued to grow ahead of the rest of the country with retail sales up 5.4 per cent in April, according to the BRC-KPMG London Retail Sales monitor.