All Matalan articles – Page 7
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Gap
Retail round-up on May 20, 2016: Matalan founder believed to be ahead in the race to buy BHS and Gap set to close its Old Navy stores in Japan.
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AnalysisBHS administration: Timeline plots the demise of a retail giant
As first reported by Retail Week, BHS entered administration in April and the story around the retailer’s demise has developed into a saga.
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NewsMatalan founder makes a rescue bid for BHS as Bhailok withdraws offer
Matalan founder John Hargreaves is involved in a rescue bid for BHS as property millionaire Yousuf Bhailok withdraws his offer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sports Direct and Dreams
Retail round-up on May 17, 2016: Property tycoon and BHS suitor Yousuf Bhailok withdraws from the race and Mike Ashley agrees to appear before MPs.
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DataData: Why BHS will find it challenging to offload store leases
BHS will find it ‘challenging’ to offload its property leases to potential new occupiers, according to experts from the Local Data Company.
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NewsChristo Wiese crash lands onto Sunday Times Rich List
South African entrepreneur Christo Wiese is one of the highest new entries on The Sunday Times Rich List as his retail interests in the UK have soared.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Online search analysis tool Adthena
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Adthena is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where did Matalan go wrong and where does it go from here?
Value retailer Matalan has struggled in the face of increased competition with profit expectations downgraded several times in the past year.
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NewsMatalan placed in bank’s special measures unit over trading fears
Matalan has been placed into its bank’s special measures division for struggling businesses as concerns grow over its weak trading.
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NewsMatalan warns on full-year profits after mild weather hits festive sales
Matalan suffered a sharp drop in online sales during the festive period and has been forced to revise its full-year profits forecast again.
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DataChristmas trading 2015: Retailers battle it out for the top spot
Find out how retailers have performed during the critical Christmas trading period with our league table comparing like-for-like sales.
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NewsData: Top 30 retail and brand websites by customer satisfaction
Amazon’s UK website has been named the online business with the highest levels of customer satisfaction in Britain, according to new data.
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NewsMatalan downgraded by credit ratings agency S&P after profits plunge
Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded value clothing and homewares retailer Matalan’s risk profile from weak to vulnerable.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Argos, M&S, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on November 9, 2015: Argos’ website goes offline, M&S chief confirms stay and S&P cuts Matalan’s long-term credit rating.
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AnalysisMatalan expects profits to tumble as warehouse issues cause 'severe impact'
Matalan expects its full-year profits to tumble after it suffered the “severe financial impact” of problems at its new distribution centre during its second quarter.
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AnalysisMatalan's chief operations officer leaves for health reasons
Matalan’s chief operations officer Arnu Misra has left the value fashion retailer after nearly three years because of health reasons.
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Matalan Direct unveils beds and bedroom furniture ranges
Matalan Direct, the retailer’s new ecommerce brand, has branched out into selling beds and bedroom furniture and is eyeing further expansion into the home furnishings market.
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NewsAlistair McGeorge quits Australian discount retailer Big W
Alistair McGeorge, a former UK retail executive, has resigned as boss of Big W due to “health reasons” amid a complaint about his behaviour.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on living wage, John Lewis, Matalan and more
Retail news round-up on August 3, 2015: Living wage impact, John Lewis’ fashion boutique and Matalan gets brand director
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VideoThe Retail Week: CMA pricing report, Apple Pay and Matalan's bath venture
Executive editor George MacDonald and reporter Luke Tugby give their insights into the week’s biggest retail stories.