All articles by Lisa Berwin – Page 34
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M&S sales fall but outperform expectations
Marks & Spencer has reported like-for-like sales fell 4.2 per cent in its fourth quarter, but the retailer’s performance was better than feared.
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Best Buy has better than expected start to the year
Best Buy’s like-for-like sales fell around 2.5 per cent for both January and February, up from a 6.8 per cent drop in December.
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Unilever boss urges united front on costs
Unilever UK and Ireland chairman Dave Lewis has said that suppliers are conscious of the need to help retailers keep prices down and deliver efficiencies, but reminded stores that suppliers share many similar business pressures.
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JJB sets out plans to secure future after gyms disposal
JJB Sports has today announced plans to propose a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) to its creditors to help secure the financial future of its core retail business.
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Dave Whelan: 'I'm absolutely delighted to be back in the game'
Dave Whelan has bought JJB Sports' 53 fitness clubs and 51 associated stores, he has confirmed to Retail Week.
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Dave Whelan confirms JJB fitness clubs deal
Dave Whelan has confirmed his acquisition of JJB Sport's fitness clubs.
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Ted Baker profits slump 11.4%
Ted Baker’s full-year profits have been hit by difficult market conditions, down 11.4 per cent to 19.6m in the 53 weeks to January 31.
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Pension funds pile pressure on M&S over Sir Stuart Rose's power
Further pressure is being piled on M&S to reduce Sir Stuart Rose’s power as chairman and chief executive of the retailer – this time by the National Association of Pension Funds.
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Laura Ashley suffers profits dive
Pre-tax profits at Laura Ashley almost halved to £10.2m in its full year to January 31 but group sales grew 9.6 per cent to £207m.
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NewsIdeal Shopping Direct incurs £7.5m extra costs
Ideal Shopping Direct revealed it has incurred a worse than expected hit of £9.2m to its balance sheet, £7.5m more than previously expected.
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Sir David Jones: JJB's saviour?
The man who took on out of shape JJB Sports is famously brave, but has a track record for turning around seemingly lost causes, says Lisa Berwin.
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JJB close to sale of fitness arm
A sale of JJB Sports' gyms business to the retailer's founder Dave Whelan is imminent, despite reports Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has made moves to thwart the deal.
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Blue Inc embarks on Middle Eastern trail
Young-fashion retailer Blue Inc is targeting further international opportunities as it prepares to open its first international store in Dubai this year.
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Gap chief admits errors but says change is afoot
Rather than blame all his woes on the economic downturn, Gap chairman and chief executive Glenn Murphy admitted the retailer has made business errors that contributed to a loss of market share for the past five years.
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A happy customer is a spending customer
A happy customer is a spending customer Focus your resource on pleasing your customers whilst limiting the barriers to their spending and your sales line will reap the benefits. 14.25 Panel discussion Gearing up your stores for service and sales Selling solutions, not products: offering an end-to-end service ...
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NewsRecession and threat of regulation could boost responsible retail
Co-op head of sustainable development Paul Monaghan said the recession is “heaven sent” in terms of curbing the radical economic growth that was destroying the environment.
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More Original Shoe Company and Qube stores close
More Original Shoe Company and Qube stores have been closed by their administrators with the loss of 121 jobs.
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Blacks trading 'in line with expectations'
Blacks Leisure has updated the City this morning and said that trading since the Christmas period has been in line with management expectations.
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French Connection reports loss in full-year results
French Connection has made a loss of 5.5m in the full year to January 31.